Job Summary:
Rogue is a fast-moving space startup building cutting-edge technologies that push the boundaries of what's possible in orbit. Our team is lean, mission-driven, and deeply technical. As we scale our operations, the IT & Cybersecurity Manager will own and evolve our IT infrastructure and cybersecurity posture.
The IT & Cybersecurity Manager is the principal architect, guardian, and operator of all internal IT systems and cybersecurity practices. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives on both strategy and execution. Laying the foundation for a secure, scalable, and responsive IT environment that empowers our engineering, mission ops, and business teams to move fast without compromising safety or compliance.
Key Outcomes and Responsibilities:
- Build and Maintain a Resilient IT Infrastructure
- Ensure all employees have reliable access to the tools, systems, and services they need with minimal downtime and maximum security. (including personal devices, cloud services, on-prem servers and network, and other equipment)
- Implement and manage robust network, identity, and device management policies
- (e.g., zero trust, VPN, SSO, 2FA).
- Deploy and manage endpoint protection, patching, and asset tracking across the organization.
- Ensure that all Rogue spacecraft, software, service providers, programs, and partner interfaces are secure and adhere to best practices.
- Ensure Cybersecurity Readiness and Compliance
- Ensure Rogue passes security audits, resists phishing and ransomware attacks, and complies with customer or regulatory cybersecurity requirements (e.g., NIST 800-171, CMMC, ITAR).
- Own, implement, and enforce security policies for access control, encryption, backups, monitoring, and incident response.
- Conduct periodic risk assessments and simulations to test and improve the company’s cybersecurity posture.
- Provide consultative services and technical writing to business development and contracting efforts, that position Rogue as having strong compliance in-line with stakeholder requirements.
- Lead IT for Scale
- As Rogue grows, IT systems scale smoothly and cost-effectively, supporting onboarding, offboarding, and cross-team collaboration without bottlenecks or delays.
- Standardize employee onboarding/offboarding, hardware procurement, license management, and secure collaboration tools (e.g., email, cloud storage, project tools).
- Evaluate and deploy SaaS and on-prem services that align with technical and business needs.
- Ensure that IT Infrastructure is maintained, anticipates company needs, and maintains a well defined budget and roadmap.
- Be the First Responder and Strategic Advisor
- Ensure IT and cybersecurity are no longer an afterthought or bottleneck but a strategic enabler of the business.
- Provide expert support when incidents occur, but also proactively prevent them through monitoring, tooling, and employee education.
- Advise leadership on risks, policies, and IT architecture as it relates to business goals, customer contracts, and government compliance.
- Establish a Culture of Cyber Hygiene and IT Ownership
- Everyone in the company feels informed, accountable, and confident in how to handle technology securely and effectively.
- Run lightweight but effective IT security training and security simulations.
- Draft and maintain clear, accessible documentation on internal IT standards and best practices, procedures, and policies.
Interpersonal Skills and Responsibilities:
- Must be interested in, and excited by the prospect of working as part of a space start up.
- Must be willing to be the contributing subject-matter expert on a multi-disciplinary team for the skills listed in the technical requirements.
- Must be focused on the lasting impacts of work performed.
- Must be driven.
- Must be willing to put ideas before self; no egos but speak truth to power.
- Must be humble and compassionate.
- Must be naturally curious, interested in learning, and willing to seek the truth over biases and assumptions.
General Skills and Responsibilities:
- Able to communicate well in person, over video conference, and in writing
- Must be legally able to view Export Controlled documents (US Citizen or Green Card holder)
- Strong grasp of Software Engineering, Computing hardware, and general Information Systems topics
- Strong grasp of concepts and practices in the cybersecurity domain
- Ability to manage projects
- Ability to influence and lead
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Applications
- Able to properly estimate delivery times of project milestones; and then manage time to meet the stated deadlines.
- Able to document technical proposals, produce flow-charts, slide-decks, and other technical documents that explain technical subject matter topics clearly to non-technical readers.
- Able to teach and promote best practices and knowledge in areas of your expertise to other disciplines internally
- Excellent working knowledge of computer systems, security, network and systems administration, databases and data storage systems, and phone systems
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of experience working in IT operations with familiarity in CMMC, NIST 800-171, and ITAR compliance
- Active or Prior security Clearances preferred
- Security certifications strongly preferred
Working Environment and Physical Demands
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Travel Required: Frequent to Laconia, NH HQ
*Rogue Space Systems Corporation provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. No person is to be discriminated against in any aspect of the employment relationship due to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status, marital status, veteran status or any other reason prohibited by law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $120,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Compensation Package:
Application Question(s):
- Are you a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder)?
- Do you have experience in implementing policies and enforcing policies in NIST 800-171?
- Do you have experience in implementing policies and enforcing policies in CMMC?
- Do you have experience in implementing policies and enforcing policies in ITAR?
- Do you have an active security clearance?
Ability to Commute:
- Laconia, NH 03246 (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Laconia, NH 03246
