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# Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) at Apex Technology, Inc.

- **Company:** [Apex Technology, Inc.](https://feeny.ai/companies/apex-technology-inc)
- **Location:** Los Angeles, CA
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Posted:** 2026-09-15
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-16
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/apex-technology-inc/8f60acdc-fd93-4ddb-95ef-1a8c549acfc1

## Job description

Spacecraft represent the most pressing unmet need across the entire aerospace industry. As more launch vehicles come online and the cost to orbit decreases, more companies launching payloads to space continue to emerge. For the first time in history, this influx of payload companies combined with reduced launch costs has resulted in a massive increase in need for commercial spacecraft platforms, known as satellite buses. These buses hold the payloads of our customers and are flown on launch vehicles. Apex manufactures these satellite buses at scale using a combination of software, vertical integration, and hardware that is designed for manufacturing. Our spacecraft enable the future of society: ranging from earth observation to communications and more. We’d love for you to join us on our mission of providing humankind access to the galaxy beyond our planet.

## About the Role

Apex is looking for an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to keep assigned systems secure, documented, and ready for customer or third-party review. You will work with system owners, IT, engineering, the SOC, and the Cybersecurity Lead to make sure security requirements are implemented in the environment and supported by evidence that holds up under review.

The primary focus is NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC Level 2. This role will also support ATO activities, SOC 2 Type II, ISO-aligned compliance work, and other customer security requirements as Apex grows.

## Responsibilities

- Serve as the security point of contact for operations and keep teams informed on the current cyber posture.
- Work with the Cybersecurity team to assess requirements, risk findings, and due dates for contracts.
- Maintain the SSP, system inventory, policies, procedures, and supporting evidence for our CUI environment.
- Track NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC Level 2 implementation at the specific artifact level.
- Support ATO and RMF activities including creating and updating security documentation and writing POA&Ms with target completion dates.
- Validate evidence from our cybersecurity suite including CrowdStrike, Palo Alto, Tenable, and Jira.
- Lead vulnerability and configuration remediation with system owners; make sure ownership, expectations, and target dates are clear.
- Lead security reviews on privileged accounts, terminated users, vulnerability results, and other security requests from the program.

## Requirements

- Active TS/SCI clearance required
- US Citizenship required
- 3 or more years of experience as an ISSO, security compliance analyst, security engineer, system administrator with security responsibilities, or a similar role
- Strong working knowledge of NIST SP 800-171, CMMC Level 2, POA&M management, control evidence, and assessment preparation
- Experience maintaining an SSP or equivalent system security documentation and supporting formal security reviews
- Ability to understand and validate evidence from identity, cloud, endpoint, network, vulnerability, and logging platforms
- Strong follow-through across multiple teams and the ability to write security documentation that clearly reflects what is actually implemented

## Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with ATO, RMF, NIST SP 800-53, SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, DFARS 252.204-7012, SPRS, STIGs, or classified system security
- Experience with Microsoft GCC High, CrowdStrike, Palo Alto, Tenable, AWS GovCloud, Entra ID, or similar enterprise security platforms
- Security+, CGRC, CISSP, or a comparable security certification -Experience supporting aerospace, defense, national security, ATO, RMF, or other regulated technical environments Why Join Apex? Apex believes in creating a work environment that you look forward to embracing every day. Our employees love working at Apex, and we want you to love it too. We're a fast-growing startup that has raised more than $500M in funding, and we invest heavily in our people from day one.

What We Offer For Full-time Employees:

- Shared upside: Receive equity in Apex, letting you benefit from the work you create
- Best-in-class healthcare: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents, plus $100k life insurance at no cost
- Comprehensive PTO package to reset and recharge - starting at 15 days vacation, growing to 20+ days annually, plus 10 paid holidays
- Competitive 401(k) plan with generous matching - 100% match on first 3%, 50% on next 2%
- 8 weeks paid parental leave plus childcare reimbursement up to $350/day for work-related travel
- Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks to keep you fueled throughout the day
- Vibrant community: Monthly office socials, pickleball tournaments, run club, and gatherings for you and your family
- Your dream desk setup and all the tools you need to be your most productive self
- World-class Playa Vista office with the benefit of in-person collaboration with amazing coworkers and flexibility to integrate work and life
- Real impact opportunity: Work alongside experts from aerospace, new space, and other cutting-edge industries to make a lasting difference

Ready to join a team where your contributions matter and your future is bright? Let's build something extraordinary together.

## Equal Opportunity Employer

Apex Technology, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates and employees are always evaluated based on merit, qualifications, and performance. We will never discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.

## About Apex Technology, Inc.

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Apex designs and manufactures productized, configurable satellite bus platforms at high rate to eliminate the production bottleneck for proliferated commercial and government constellations.
- **Entity Type**: Private (growth-stage; raised $200M+ in June 2026 at $2.3B valuation)
- **Headquarters**: Los Angeles, California, USA
- **Founded**: 2022
- **Founders**: Ian Cinnamon and Max Benassi

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Aerospace / Satellite Manufacturing
- **Target customers**: B2B – commercial satellite operators, government agencies (U.S. DoD, Space Force, NASA), and prime defense contractors.
- **Mission statement**: To redefine how satellites are designed and manufactured, enabling customers to rapidly deploy critical constellations by eliminating the satellite production bottleneck.

## Products & Services
- **Aries**: A productized satellite bus platform for small-to-medium payloads. First Aries satellite launched in 2024 and continues operating in LEO. Supports payloads up to ~150 kg (estimated).
- **Nova**: A medium-class configurable bus designed for missions such as the Project Shadow space-based interceptor demonstration. Launching summer 2026.
- **Comet**: A large satellite bus supporting payloads up to 3,000 kg, including a recently announced “Mini” configuration. Suitable for GEO and heavy LEO missions.
- **End-to-End Mission Services**: Payload integration, space vehicle analysis, and on-orbit commissioning support.
- **Octopus**: Proprietary operating system that integrates inventory management, production scheduling, and assembly work instructions into a single dynamic environment.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: $2.3 billion (June 2026)
- **Key Metric**: Total funding – $200M+ in latest growth round (June 2026); cumulative funding reported as $870.4M (Datanyze). Annual revenue not publicly available.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Glade Brook Capital Partners (lead), Washington Harbour Partners (co-lead), existing investors; collaborator with Northrop Grumman on the Golden Dome for America initiative.
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Factory One in Los Angeles has peak capacity of 200+ satellites per year; expanding to 100,000+ sq. ft. by end of 2026.
  - Headcount more than doubled in the past year to over 350 employees.
  - First satellite (Aries) launched and operating; Nova 1 launching summer 2026 for Project Shadow.
  - Named one of Fast Company’s most innovative space companies in 2025.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Productized bus platforms**: Configurable, built ahead of need, and delivered in weeks/months instead of years – directly addressing the satellite production bottleneck.
- **High-rate manufacturing**: Factory designed from the ground up for serial production, with cell-based subassembly, linear integration cleanroom, and a 66,000-lbf vibration table.
- **Proprietary software (Octopus)**: Links inventory, scheduling, and work instructions to dynamically adjust to demand.
- **Flight heritage & speed**: World record for fastest clean-sheet design to production spacecraft operating in space.
- **Strategic government relationships**: Already delivering for national security missions (Project Shadow, Golden Dome collaboration).

## Strategic Focus
- Scaling satellite production capacity to support proliferated constellations for defense and commercial customers.
- Vertical integration of key subsystems to reduce lead times and increase reliability.
- Expanding Factory One campus and investing in ahead-of-need manufacturing of all three platforms.
- Building flight heritage across multiple platforms and orbital regimes (LEO & GEO).
- Strengthening position as the strategic satellite supplier of choice for U.S. government missions.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Collaboration, ownership, and impact from day one. Team includes U.S. military veterans, new graduates, and engineers from startups and primes.
- **Work model**: On-site at the Los Angeles factory; hands-on manufacturing and engineering environment.
- **Benefits** (full-time):
  - 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and dependents.
  - 401(k) match: 100% of first 3%, 50% of next 2%.
  - Stock options in a fast-growing startup valued at $2.3B.
  - 8 weeks paid parental leave, Dependent Care FSA, daily childcare reimbursements up to $350, and a $1,500 DoorDash gift card.
  - 15 days vacation (increases to 20 after 3 years), 10 paid holidays, Christmas week shutdown, 6 sick days.
  - $100,000 basic life insurance (company-paid).
- **Engineering culture**: Relentless focus on speed and scale; technicians and engineers build and test satellites at record pace using proprietary tools.

## Sources
1. [Apex Space – Official Website](https://www.apexspace.com/)
2. [Apex Careers Page](https://www.apexspace.com/careers)
3. [Apex Funding Announcement – $2.3B Valuation (June 2026)](https://www.apexspace.com/blog/apex-announces-additional-fundraising-at-2b-valuation-to-scale-high-rate-satellite-production-for-proliferated-constellations)
4. [Apex LinkedIn Company Page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/apexsatellites)
5. [Datanyze – Apex Profile (revenue & funding estimates)](https://www.datanyze.com/companies/apex/566131966)

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