Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

FRONTGRADE TECHNOLOGIES

4d • $147,000 - $187,000

About The Position

Frontgrade is seeking an experienced Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead and mature our enterprise cybersecurity program in support of U.S. Department of Defense contracts. Operating within a CMMC Level 2 environment, the CISO is accountable for safeguarding Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), ensuring regulatory compliance, and strengthening cyber resilience across IT, engineering, manufacturing, and cloud systems.
This role serves as the executive owner of cybersecurity strategy, risk management, compliance, and incident response.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science/Engineering, Information Technology
• 10+ years in cybersecurity, including leadership experience
• Direct experience within a DoD contractor or Defense Industrial Base organization leading information risk, security and governance teams.
• Ability to manage dynamic team
• Project management skills and technology acumen
• Cybersecurity vendor management experience
• Demonstrated ownership of CMMC Level 2 implementation and assessment preparation
• Deep expertise in NIST SP 800-171 and DFARS cybersecurity clauses
• Experience securing hybrid enterprise and cloud environments
• CISSP (Certified Information Security Systems Professional) and CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) certifications required
• This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by either ITAR or EAR U.S. export laws. As a condition to this job offer, in order to be employed in this position, you must be able to obtain an U.S. Government export license(s), as required by law.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise cybersecurity strategy aligned to business and DoD requirements
• Maintain and mature compliance with CMMC Level 2, NIST SP 800-171, and DFARS 252.204-7012 and 7021
• Oversee SSP, POA&M management, and audit readiness
• Direct incident response, including reporting obligations
• Manage security operations (SOC, SIEM, EDR, IAM, cloud security)
• Integrate cybersecurity into engineering, product development, and supply chain processes
• Report on cyber risk posture to executive leadership and the Board

Benefits

• Competitive Benefits: Medical (FSA + HSA), Dental, and Vision
• Immediate 401K Vesting/Matching
• Career Opportunity and Growth
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment
• Generous PTO and 11 paid Holidays per year (9 regular and 2 floating)
• 8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive