Chief Information Officer (CIO)

About the Company

Our client is a vertically integrated aerospace and defense precision manufacturer with a multi-decade track record supplying mission-critical high-tolerance machined hardware large complex assemblies and finished components to leading aerospace space and defense customers. Now backed by a global private-equity firm the company is executing an ambitious growth and operational-excellence agenda and is investing in its people systems and capacity. This search is being conducted on a confidential basis. The hiring companys identity will be shared with qualified candidates during the interview process.

Position Summary

The Chief Information Officer leads the information-technology cybersecurity and digital strategy for the Company. Reporting to the CEO the CIO is accountable for a secure resilient and compliant technology environment that supports a defense manufacturer operating under ITAR and pursuing CMMC readiness. This executive will set IT/OT strategy own the enterprise ERP platform modernize infrastructure and build a cybersecurity program aligned to NIST SP 800-171 / CMMCdirectly enabling the companys growth and value-creation agenda.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the enterprise IT and digital strategy in alignment with business objectives and the value-creation plan.
• Own cybersecurity and compliance building and maintaining a program aligned to NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC including ITAR/EAR data-handling controls and DFARS 252.204-7012 requirements.
• Serve as executive owner of the enterprise ERP platform and the broader application portfolio prioritizing the roadmap and major initiatives.
• Lead infrastructure modernization across network servers cloud endpoints and manufacturing/OT systems ensuring uptime security and disaster recovery.
• Establish IT governance policies KPIs budgeting and vendor / managed-service relationships.
• Partner with operations and engineering to advance digital manufacturing data and shop-floor connectivity initiatives.
• Build lead and develop the IT organization; create scalable processes and a service-oriented support model.
• Manage IT risk audit response and incident response; report posture and initiatives to the executive team and sponsor.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology Computer Science or a related field.
• 12 years of IT leadership including a senior IT executive role (CIO VP IT or IT Director) in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience building and running a cybersecurity / compliance program (NIST 800-171 CMMC or equivalent).
• Executive ownership of an enterprise ERP implementation or operation.
• Strong leadership budgeting and vendor-management capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace & defense industry experience and familiarity with ITAR/EAR and DFARS.
• Direct experience achieving or maintaining CMMC certification.
• Epicor (Kinetic) platform experience.
• Experience in a private-equity-owned or multi-site environment including integrations.
• Relevant certifications (CISSP CISM PMP).

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary range of $200000 $250000 commensurate with experience plus an annual performance bonus and a comprehensive benefits package (medical dental vision 401(k) and paid time off). The posted range reflects the anticipated base pay for this role in California; actual compensation will depend on qualifications experience and internal equity.

Work Authorization & Eligibility

This position supports ITAR- and EAR-controlled programs. Applicants must be a U.S. Person as defined under 22 CFR 120.62 (U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident or protected individual). The facility is access-controlled and the role is subject to a background check and for certain programs eligibility for a U.S. government security clearance.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected-veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.