Head of IT/Security

We're looking for a Head of IT/Security who thrives in the fast pace of an early-stage startup while also being fluent in government security, compliance, and defense-sector requirements.

Requirements

• Lead our FedRAMP High efforts in tandem with our security platform partners.
• Identify and mitigate data graduation risks across unclassified, CUI, and classified environments.
• Lead efforts to achieve and maintain DD254 and Facilities Clearance (FCL).
• Build and manage controls aligned with SOC II, NIST, CMMC and other frameworks.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for security due diligence with investors, government stakeholders, and primes.
• Build out and own best-in-class in-person and remote IT security measures ensuring MDM, VPN, and on-premise security are properly configured.
• Own the company's IT, cybersecurity, and compliance roadmap.
• Stand up internal IT operations and policies for a growing, distributed team.
• Lead vendor selection, system integration, and audits across environments.
• Drive government compliance initiatives (FedRAMP, CMMC, SOC-II, etc.).
• Manage relationships with government security officers and primes for DD254/FCL requirements.
• Respond to and prepare for security questionnaires, audits, and investor diligence.
• Evaluate risks and implement pragmatic security solutions that balance speed with compliance.
• Act as both an individual contributor (hands on keyboard) and a strategic leader.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401k matching program
• Equity component