Chief Information Security Officer (ciso)

Slingshot Aerospace

Remote, US
Base: $175,000-$290,000; bonus/equity: not specifi...
Remote
10+ years cybersecurity leadership experience
Nist sp 800-171 and cmmc compliance expertise
Cloud security architecture aws azure govcloud
The Chief Information Security Officer will lead and scale cybersecurity, product security, and compliance programs across enterprise and customer-facing platforms

Job Summary

  • The Chief Information Security Officer will lead and scale cybersecurity, product security, and compliance programs across enterprise and customer-facing platforms.
  • This role is critical to protecting company assets, enabling government and commercial growth, and ensuring trust with defense and national security customers.
  • The successful candidate must have over 10 years of experience in cybersecurity with a strong background in defense, aerospace, or government contracting environments.

Matching Summary

The Chief Information Security Officer will lead and scale cybersecurity, product security, and compliance programs across enterprise and customer-facing platforms.

Salary

Base: $175,000-$290,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years cybersecurity leadership experience
  • NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC compliance expertise
  • Cloud security architecture AWS Azure GovCloud
  • Secure SDLC and DevSecOps implementation
  • Incident response and executive crisis communication
  • Vendor risk management and supply chain security

Nice-to-have

  • Experience leading CMMC Level 2 certification
  • Background securing mission-critical OT systems
  • Familiarity with space operations and satellite systems
  • Active or prior US security clearance
  • Experience briefing boards and government customers
  • Proven ability to build scalable programs in high growth

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years of cybersecurity leadership experience
  • Experience supporting defense or government contracting
  • Knowledge of NIST SP 800-171, CMMC, DFARS
  • Experience with FedRAMP or similar frameworks
  • US-based residency in approved states or UK
  • Ability to translate technical risk to business impact

Work Rights

Must be resident of specific US states or United Kingdom

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