Director of Security
About The Position
Neros is hiring a Director of Security to lead its defensive posture across physical, digital, and industrial security. Reporting directly to the CEO, this executive will design and operationalize security infrastructure for current and future manufacturing facilities and build a dedicated Security Organization. The role manages an FSO, CISO, dedicated security personnel, and external security vendors to protect people, intellectual property, and production lines while maintaining compliance with DoD standards. The Director will establish a unified security strategy, oversee security build-outs for manufacturing facilities, and develop the roadmap for required clearances, certifications, and accreditations. This leader will guide the CISO and FSO on technical and physical controls, build and manage the CSO office, and partner with Neros leadership. The role also owns emergency response, insider-threat detection, business continuity, and operational risk management. The position requires working in person in Los Angeles, California.
Requirements
- At least 8 years of progressive experience in corporate or government security, including at least 2 years in a leadership role at the CSO, VP, or Director level.
- Currently holds or has the ability to obtain a TS/SCI Security Clearance.
- Proven experience managing converged security, with ownership of both physical security and cybersecurity strategy.
- Deep expertise in physical security system design, including access control, CCTV, and IDS, and facility hardening; manufacturing or critical-infrastructure experience is preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of government compliance frameworks, including NIST 800-171, CMMC, NISPOM, and ITAR/EAR.
- Experience partnering with IT leadership to secure complex network architectures.
- Demonstrated ability to build security teams and programs from scratch in a high-growth environment.
- Willingness to work in person in Los Angeles, California.
Nice To Haves
- Experience obtaining Facility Security Clearances and guiding companies through FCL sponsorship.
- Background in the intelligence community, military intelligence, or other special operations.
- Experience with SCIF/SAPF construction and accreditation.
- Previous experience at hardware companies.
- Previous experience scaling companies from Series B or later.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement a unified security strategy covering facility hardening, digital network defense, personnel security, and other organizational security needs.
- Oversee security build-outs at current and future facilities, including access, surveillance, and inventory controls that protect production lines without stifling throughput.
- Drive the roadmap to necessary security clearances, certifications, and accreditations to support the company's ability to win prime contracts.
- Direct the CISO and FSO in executing technical and physical controls required for DCSA, ITAR/EAR, and other compliance obligations.
- Build and run the CSO office, recruiting and managing dedicated security personnel and engaging external security vendors.
- Partner with Neros leadership to align corporate infrastructure with security governance.
- Define emergency response, insider-threat detection, and business continuity protocols.
- Manage operational risk related to deploying hardware systems into active war zones.
Benefits
- Highly competitive equity grants are considered part of Neros' total compensation package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
