Cybersecurity Director

Job Summary

As the Business Systems Cybersecurity Senior Director at Sierra Nevada Corporation, you will oversee all enterprise-wide cybersecurity activities. You will be responsible for maturing our strategic cybersecurity program to proactively address emerging cyber risks, directing SNC's cybersecurity initiatives, processes and projects, strategically planning and implementing industry best practices, and partnering with SNC peers to foster an environment of continuous improvement, with a strong focus on compliant business success and an emphasis on DFARs and CMMC compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and continue to develop a comprehensive cybersecurity program aligned to best practices, while overseeing security risks, incident response, and recovery efforts

• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure security initiatives align with business objectives, while monitoring emerging threats and trends in the cybersecurity landscape

• Provide regular reports and updates to executive leadership on the status of the cybersecurity program

• Establish and maintain relationships with external partners and vendors to ensure effective security operations

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration to improve processes and compliance, while maintaining compliance with DFARs and CMMC regulations

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field of study

• Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education

• Minimum 10 years of increasing levels of experience directly related to leading, management, and scaling of cybersecurity teams and assets

• Experience implementing cyber frameworks, such as NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) 800-171 and 800-53, Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), MITRE ATT&CK, Zero Trust Architecture, DFARS, and industry best practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Typically 15-20 years of relevant experience; 12+ years demonstrated cybersecurity experience

• Advanced degree in Cybersecurity

• Knowledge of the National Industrial Security Program (NISP)

• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense (Civilian), the US Intelligence Community, NASA/Civil or commercial space and/or US Military, with an understanding of defense, aerospace, intelligence, and adjacent markets

• Professional cybersecurity certifications such as GSLC, GCIH, GDSA, CISM, and CISSP

About SNC

Sierra Nevada Corporation is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We're known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation's most critical security needs.

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