Director of Cybersecurity

Apex Technology, Inc.•Los Angeles, CA

9d•$195,000 - $270,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Cybersecurity is a senior leadership role responsible for Apex’s enterprise security strategy, operations, and compliance. Reporting to the VP of IT & Security, the role is based on-site at the Playa Vista office and leads the Cybersecurity (SOC) Lead and security team. The Director safeguards the organization’s information assets against evolving cyber threats and owns security strategy, the Security Operations Center, threat and vulnerability management, incident response, and governance, risk, and compliance. The position supports a fast-growing space and satellite manufacturing company operating in regulated and often controlled environments, and partners closely with IT, compliance, engineering, and executive leadership. The Director defines and executes a multi-year cybersecurity strategy; establishes security policies, standards, reference architectures, and playbooks; and owns the security budget, technology evaluations, and resource allocation. They direct 24/7 SOC monitoring, detection, triage, and response; lead incident readiness and response; oversee threat hunting and threat intelligence; and optimize security tooling and automation. The role also leads accreditation efforts, risk assessments, audits, tabletop exercises, data protection, and continuous monitoring, while building and developing the security team and reporting security posture and risk to executive leadership.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in cybersecurity operations, including 4+ years in a SOC leadership or security management role.
Proficiency with security tooling such as SIEM, EDR/XDR, IDS/IPS, CASB/SASE, Nessus, Burp Suite, and firewalls.
Scripting proficiency, for example in Python or PowerShell.
Strong understanding of networking protocols and Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems.
Experience leading CMMC, ISO 27001, and/or NIST 800-53 or 800-171 programs, including audits and continuous monitoring.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with a proven ability to lead teams in high-pressure environments.
Must meet the posting’s eligibility requirement as a U.S. person (U.S. citizen or permanent resident); the ITAR section also states applicants may qualify by obtaining required U.S. export authorizations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field; a master’s degree is preferred.
One or more of CISSP, CISM, GIAC GCIH, or CompTIA Security+ certifications.
Experience in aerospace, defense, satellite, or advanced manufacturing environments.
Experience operating in classified or controlled environments; an active or prior U.S. security clearance, such as Secret or TS/SCI, is a strong plus.
Familiarity with AWS GovCloud and FedRAMP-aligned cloud operations.
Hands-on experience with Elastic SIEM and building SOC automation and playbooks.

Responsibilities

Define and execute a multi-year cybersecurity strategy aligned with Apex’s business and mission objectives and emerging threats.
Establish and maintain security policies, standards, reference architectures, and playbooks across infrastructure, cloud, endpoints, and applications.
Own the security budget, technology evaluations, and resource allocation; optimize spending while strengthening defensive posture.
Direct the Cybersecurity (SOC) Lead and team in 24/7 monitoring, detection, triage, and response, ensuring appropriate staffing, coverage, and surge support.
Serve as the senior escalation point for complex incidents and own incident response readiness, containment, eradication, post-incident analysis, and remediation.
Oversee proactive threat hunting, malware analysis, and integration of threat intelligence.
Select, tune, and optimize security systems, including SIEM, EDR/XDR, IDS/IPS, CASB/SASE, SOAR, and vulnerability management tools.
Drive automation, develop and track KPIs and dashboards, and provide executive reporting on threats, incidents, and defensive posture.
Lead efforts to achieve and maintain CMMC, ISO 27001, NIST 800-171, and other accreditations required for government and commercial programs.
Own risk assessments, audits, tabletop exercises, data protection, and continuous monitoring, and ensure timely remediation of findings.
Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing security team; set goals, manage performance, and lead hiring, training, and professional development.
Partner with IT to embed security into infrastructure, projects, and daily operations, and support IT tickets and projects when needed.
Report security posture, incidents, KPIs, and risks to the VP of IT & Security and executive leadership, translating technical risks into business terms.

Benefits

Equity in Apex.
Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
$100,000 life insurance at no cost.
Starting vacation allowance of 15 days, growing to 20+ days annually, plus 10 paid holidays.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on the first 3% and a 50% match on the next 2%.
Eight weeks of paid parental leave.
Childcare reimbursement up to $350 per day for work-related travel.
Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks.
Office socials, pickleball tournaments, run club, and gatherings for employees and families.
Tools for a personalized desk setup.
In-person collaboration at the Playa Vista office, with flexibility to integrate work and life.
Long-term incentives in the form of stock options for full-time hires.