Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Organization: Frontgrade Technologies Location: Description: About the job Summary JOB DESCRIPTION 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. Key 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 Qualifications 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 Compensation Pay Range: $160,000 - $200,000 annually. Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate. #J-18808-Ljbffr