Technical Program Manager
Turion Space is building the autonomous infrastructure to operate and defend the in-space economy. From our DROID satellites that remove debris and inspect assets, to Starfire OS that enables autonomous space operations, to advanced propulsion and sensing technologies, we are solving some of the hardest problems in space. Our mission is to ensure that space remains usable, safe, and secure for generations to come.
As we continue to scale, we need the processes and automated tools that will define success for our growing enterprise network. We're looking for a results driven technical manager that can own multiple workflows, coordinate between multiple cybersecurity disciplines, and drive progress to achieving the backbone of implementation goals across our entire company.
Key Responsibilities
Scale Infosec Processes: Take our current NIST RMF-based authorization packages, continuous monitoring, and control implementation from ad-hoc to enterprise-grade. You will own the full lifecycle—discovery, design, execution, and sustainment—for programs that support multiple information systems across a variety of customers.
Build Automated Solutions: Expect to own tools that integrate with our engineering pipelines (GitLab, Jira, Confluence, custom SIEM, vulnerability scanners, and cloud-native environments).
Program Leadership with High Ownership: Act as the single accountable owner for multi-quarter security programs. Define OKRs, build and manage project plans, run daily stand-ups, drive executive reporting, and relentlessly remove blockers. You will be the “glue” between InfoSec, Engineering, Product, Legal, and external A&A assessors.
RMF & NIST Expertise in Action: Lead coordination of NIST SP 800-53 RMF packages (SARs, POA&Ms, continuous monitoring plans) tailored to space systems under CNSSI 1253 and DoD 8510 series.
Risk & Compliance Acceleration: Identify automation opportunities that reduce assessment timelines from months to weeks while maintaining or improving audit readiness for CMMC, FedRAMP Moderate, and future IL5/IL6 environments.
Mentorship & Process Innovation: Coach junior TPMs and security analysts; evangelize a “security-as-code” culture across a rapidly growing engineering organization.
Minimum Qualifications
Have 8+ years of Technical Program Management experience, with at least 4 years directly supporting or embedded in an Information Security organization.
Possess deep, hands-on familiarity with the full NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 controls—ideally in a DoD or national security context. You’ve successfully driven at least one system through A&A (Authority to Operate) or continuous monitoring cycles.
Excel in high-ownership environments: you don’t hand off problems—you solve them end-to-end.
Thrive in a startup: comfortable with ambiguity, wearing multiple hats, and moving at the speed of a Series B/C company while maintaining the rigor required for space defense contracts.
The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret or Top-Secret clearance
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with space systems, satellite ground segments, or DoD space programs (e.g., SSC, SDA, NRO).
Familiarity with additional frameworks: CMMC 2.0, FedRAMP, CNSSI 1253, NIST SP 800-171/172, or Zero Trust architectures.
Technical depth in cloud security (AWS GovCloud, Azure IL5, or OCI) and IaC.
Previous role as a TPM in a defense tech, aerospace, or high-compliance startup.
ITAR Requirements:
This position may include access to technology and/or software source code that is subject to U.S. export controls. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support the well-being and professional growth of our employees. In addition to a competitive base salary and company stock, determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, and market demand, full-time employees are eligible for:
Equity: Receive equity in Turion Space, letting you benefit from the company's success
Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents.
Retirement Plans: Access to a 401(k) plan to help you plan for your future.
Paid Time Off: Generous vacation days, personal days, sick days, and holidays to ensure you have time to recharge.
Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing training, workshops, and courses to advance your skills and career growth.
Team Building Activities: Regular social events, team outings, and company-sponsored activities to foster a positive work environment.
We are dedicated to providing a supportive and enriching environment for our team members, recognizing that our collective success is built upon the well-being and satisfaction of each individual.
Turion Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Turion Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, 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.