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At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. Using an incremental, hardware-rich and low-cost approach, Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station. Haven Demo’s 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft. Next, Haven-1 is expected to become the world’s first commercial space station when it launches, followed by additional Haven modules to enable permanent human presence by 2030. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us. Vast is looking for a(n) Information Assurance Specialist II , reporting to the Information Security Manager, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of human-rated space stations.  The Information Assurance Specialist II supports the development of security policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with pertinent regulations and security standards (i.e. NIST SP 800-171 Rev 2, NIST 800-53 Rev 5). This will be a full-time ,  exempt position located in our  Long Beach  location.  Responsibilities:  Maintain compliance documentation for multiple standards/requirements such as NIST 800-171r2, NIST SP 800-53r5, CMMC 2.0, and ITAR/EAR Support the build out of Vast’s compliance program for both corporate and mission environments Evaluate and recommend security technologies, tools, and best practices. Support change management and risk assessment efforts Support all internal and external security assessments Continuously monitor security systems, networks, and applications for compliance drift Provide Information Security related training as required Provide technical support to the Information Security Engineering function when appropriate Minimum Qualifications: 2+ years of experience supporting compliance efforts in the Defense Industrial Base and/or within the broader commercial space industry Previous experience implementing and documenting NIST standards (i.e. 800-53, 800-171, CSF) Experience in continuously monitoring controls and conducting remediations Experience in supporting certification assessments, gap assessments, self-assessments, and/or compliance audits. Proficiency in security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, antivirus, and vulnerability scanning. Proficient understanding of cloud systems such as AWS, Google, and Azure Preferred Skills & Experience: Possess an active certification listed under DoD 8140 IAM Level II and/or IAT Level II (i.e. Security+ CE, CISSP, etc.) Familiarity with assessment & authorization platforms such as eMASS. Prior experience obtaining ATOs and other similar authorizations for classified environments Prior experience working in a fast-paced startup environment. Additional Requirements: Ability to travel up to 10% of the time Willingness to work overtime, or weekends to support critical mission milestones Ability to lift up to 25lbs unassisted Specific certifications, as appropriate Pay Range: California $44.10 — $62.60 USD COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees