Director of Information Security
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Job Description
This position requires active U.S. national security clearance and/or the ability to obtain one. To learn more about the security clearance process please access this link:
travel may be required to customer and subcontractor sites as well as other office locations.
This position is with Forward Slope Inc. an Accelint company. Accelint is dedicated to delivering mission-critical technology and defense solutions that accelerate innovation readiness and national security outcomes.
Company Summary:
Are you looking to grow your career with a company that values innovation collaboration and work-life balance Forward Slope is a fast-growing global engineering firm with over 22 years of excellence in the Department of Defense (DoD) industry. We are proud to offer outstanding benefits a supportive team culture and opportunities for both educational and professional development. If you are ready to contribute to meaningful work in a fast-paced environment and be part of a company that truly invests in its people Forward Slope wants you on our team.
Job Description:
Forward Slope (FSI) currently has an opening for a Director of Information Security to join our team. This position is located in San Diego California.
The Director of Information Security is a hands-on leadership role responsible for the design implementation and continuous improvement of our cybersecurity program. This role combines strategic leadership operational execution and direct technical work. The ideal candidate will be an experienced security practitioner who is equally comfortable implementing organizational vision and configuring a firewall drafting policies and responding to incidents and communicating risks to executives and regulators. Above all the candidate must be able to lead grow and inspire the cybersecurity team.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Cybersecurity Strategy and Program Leadership
- Work closely with the CISO to evolve the companys cybersecurity strategy and align it with business objectives regulatory requirements and threat intelligence.
- Define and track security metrics KPIs and KRIs to measure program effectiveness and maturity.
Risk Management and Compliance
- Lead the companys efforts to maintain compliance with DFARS CMMC (Levels 2 and 3) NIST SP 800-171 NIST SP 800-53 and ITAR/EAR regulations.
- Conduct risk assessments across business units IT infrastructure and vendors; develop actionable mitigation plans.
- Prepare the organization for cybersecurity audits and assessments including CMMC certification.
Technical Security Operations
- Evaluate implement configure and operate critical security technologies and controls including:
- Firewalls endpoint protection SIEM vulnerability scanning DLP encryption technologies IAM/MFA.
- Perform vulnerability management threat hunting and forensic investigations where necessary.
- Develop and manage the companys Incident Response playbooks and lead and execute all incident response activities.
Policy Development Training and Awareness
- Create maintain and enforce security policies standards procedures and guidelines.
- Build a strong security awareness culture through ongoing education attack simulations and training.
- Coordinate security onboarding and annual training programs to ensure all employees meet compliance requirements.
Team Building and Leadership
- Build and lead a small high-performing security team of engineers and analysts.
- Mentor and develop internal talent providing clear career progression opportunities.
- Partner with IT software engineering HR contracts and executive leadership to embed security practices across the business.
Emerging Threats and Continuous Improvement
- Stay informed of emerging threats vulnerabilities and regulatory changes.
- Evaluate and adopt new security tools frameworks and practices to maintain a forward-leaning security posture.
- Participate in external cybersecurity working groups and forums to evaluate and share best practices.
Required Qualifications:
- Currently hold an active U.S security clearance or be able to obtain one
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Cybersecurity Information Systems or a related field.
- 8 years of progressive experience in information security roles including 2 years in a leadership capacity.
- In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST CMMC DFARS RMF).
- Strong technical background securing hybrid environments (Windows/Linux on-premises cloud).
- Proven incident response experience and technical security engineering skills.
- Relevant certifications: CISSP CISM or equivalent.
- Must be able to travel occasionally to customer sites and secure facilities as needed.
Desired Qualifications:
- Masters degree in Cybersecurity Information Assurance or related field.
- Experience with FedRAMP ISO 27001 SCAP scanning and RMF process implementation.
- Familiarity with DevSecOps secure coding practices and software supply chain security.
- Hands-on scripting experience (Python Bash PowerShell) and familiarity with infrastructure-as-code concepts.
Salary Range:
- $150000-$175000*
Job Type:
- Full-Time Salary/Exempt
Clearance Information: Some positions will require access to U.S. National Security information. Positions that require this access will be required to receive and maintain a U.S. government personnel security clearance (PCL). In order to qualify for this position the candidate must be a US Citizen and either currently possess this National Security eligibility or be able to complete the investigation application process with a favorable determination and maintain that eligibility throughout their employment.
EEOC & Know Your Rights: Accelint companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal state and local law. We ensure that all employment decisions including hiring promotion compensation and other terms and conditions of employment are based on merit qualifications and business needs. For more information about your rights please review the Know Your Rights poster from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
ADA: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation within the application and selection process please contact
E-Verify: Accelint companies utilizes E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility to work in the United States. Verification occurs after the employee has been hired and completes the Form I-9.
*Salary Range: The listed pay scale reflects the broad minimum to maximum pay scale for this position for the location for which it has been posted and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Other compensation considerations may include but are not limited to job responsibilities education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data or other applicable factors.
Benefits Include:
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Company Holidays
- Medical Dental & Vision Insurance
- Optional HSA and FSA
- Base and Voluntary Life Insurance
- Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401k Matching
- Employee Assistance Program
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
