Director of IT & Security

DEFCON AI

4 days ago

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Full Time

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About this role

A Director of IT & Security leads all information technology and security functions for a growing, mission-driven organization supporting U.S. government, defense, and commercial clients. The role is both strategic and hands-on, focusing on security posture, compliance programs, and audit readiness while ensuring day-to-day IT operations run smoothly.

Skills

Qualifications

8+ years of progressive IT experienceDirect ownership of CMMC 2.0 or SOC 2 readiness or implementationExperience operating in government contracting / defense / regulated environmentsStrong working knowledge of NIST 800171 / NIST 80053Identity and access management

About DEFCON AI

defconai.com

DEFCON AI is a modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) company that builds technology to support logistics and mobility decision‑making, with a particular focus on contested mobility operations. It combines advanced simulation, AI-driven analytics, and scenario-based planning tools to help operators assess risk, optimize routes and sustainment, and make resilient decisions in degraded or denied environments. DEFCON AI serves defense, government, and other organizations facing complex logistics challenges, aiming to accelerate planning, improve operational awareness, and reduce mission risk.