Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Core
Lead and scale cybersecurity, product security, and compliance programs to protect company assets and enable government/commercial growth in the aerospace sector.
Role type
Senior IC Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Builds
Secure enterprise, customer-facing, and operational infrastructure for space operations
Domain
Aerospace / Defense / Government Contracting
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Cybersecurity strategy, CMMC/NIST SP 800-171/DFARS compliance, Secure SDLC/DevSecOps, Cloud security architecture (AWS/Azure/GovCloud), Audit readiness (SSPs/POA&Ms), Incident response, Identity and access management, Vendor risk management, Executive risk communication
Preferred skills
CMMC Level 2 certification leadership, FedRAMP Moderate/High experience, OT systems security, Space operations familiarity, Security clearance, Board briefing experience
Technologies
AWS, Azure, GovCloud, CMMC, NIST SP 800-171, DFARS, CUI, FCI, FedRAMP
Responsibilities
Own and execute cybersecurity strategy across enterprise, product, and operational environments; Lead readiness for CMMC, NIST SP 800-171, DFARS, and related government requirements; Establish and scale secure SDLC, application security, and DevSecOps practices; Design and oversee cloud security architecture across AWS/Azure/GovCloud; Drive audit readiness including System Security Plans and continuous monitoring; Partner with Product and Engineering to embed security without slowing delivery; Lead executive-level incident response and regulatory reporting; Develop identity, access management, and data protection strategies; Oversee third-party/vendor risk management; Partner with Facility Security Officer on classified programs; Ensure secure handling of CUI/FCI; Define and communicate cyber risk to leadership and customers; Support business development by enabling compliance for government contracts; Build and scale a lean security team
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership