Vice President of Cybersecurity – Chief Information Security Officer

AeroVironment

. Establish, implement, and maintain AV’s enterprise cybersecurity vision, strategy, and program .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $245,500 - $393,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in establishing and maintaining cybersecurity strategies, governance frameworks, and compliance programs, particularly within defense contracting environments. Proven ability to lead diverse teams and manage enterprise-wide security initiatives while ensuring alignment with DoD and NIST requirements.

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CISSPCMMC ComplianceNIST Cybersecurity FrameworkDoD Cybersecurity RequirementsEnterprise Risk Management

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Hard Skills

Information SecurityCybersecurity Strategy DevelopmentRisk Management Framework (RMF)Incident Response ManagementVulnerability ManagementSecurity AssessmentsContinuous MonitoringCloud SecurityZero Trust ArchitectureSecure Software Development

Soft Skills

LeadershipTeam BuildingStrategic PlanningCommunicationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

SIEMEDR/XDRIAMPAMDLPCASBFirewall/IDS/IPSDevSecOpsSOCThreat Intelligence

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPCISMCISACRISC

Industry Keywords

DoD ComplianceDefense ContractingNIST SP 800-53NIST SP 800-171FedRAMPDFARSFARITAREARCMMC 2.0

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish, implement, and maintain AV’s enterprise cybersecurity vision, strategy, and program
Ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets and technology resources
Provide strategic leadership for classified and unclassified defense programs
Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements and applicable laws, regulations, and contractual obligations
Advance CMMC posture and maintain alignment with NIST frameworks
Develop and execute cybersecurity strategies supporting growth, acquisition, and integration initiatives
Advise executive leadership and the Board of Directors on cybersecurity, governance, cyber risk, and protection of sensitive information
Develop cybersecurity strategy, governance frameworks, policies, standards, and procedures
Liaise with government customers, DCMA, DCSA, and regulatory bodies
Brief the Board, CEO, and executive leadership on security posture, risks, and initiatives
Lead cybersecurity enterprise risk management and oversee budget planning and resource allocation
Lead CMMC readiness and certification efforts
Manage SSP, POA&M, continuous monitoring, NIST 800-53 control implementation, and RMF authorization processes
Coordinate DIB Cybersecurity Program requirements and develop insider threat programs
Lead international cybersecurity compliance strategy and cross-border data transfer controls
Direct SOC, incident response, threat intelligence, vulnerability management, penetration testing, and security assessments
Oversee SIEM, EDR, DLP, IAM, encryption, cloud security, privileged access management, and DevSecOps
Oversee cybersecurity governance for SAP/SAR, SCIF network operations, COMSEC, and TEMPEST compliance
Lead cyber incident response planning and execution, including required DoD and FBI reporting
Oversee business continuity and disaster recovery planning
Manage external incident response and forensic relationships
Establish third-party risk management, vendor assessments, supply chain security, and subcontractor compliance programs
Build, lead, and mentor information security and cybersecurity teams
Establish organizational structures across operations, GRC, security architecture, and program security
Implement security awareness, education, and training programs
Develop succession planning and talent development strategies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related technical field required
Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in information security
At least 10 years in senior leadership roles
Extensive experience in defense contracting environment with classified programs
Proven track record implementing and maintaining DoD cybersecurity compliance programs (NIST 800-171, CMMC, RMF)
Demonstrated experience managing enterprise-wide security programs in complex, multi-site organizations
Experience leading organizations through CMMC certification and FedRAMP authorization processes
Strong background in both physical and cyber security operations
Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance required
CISSP required
One or more of CISM, CISA, or CRISC required
Deep understanding of NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST SP 800-53, and NIST SP 800-171
Expertise in CMMC 2.0 requirements and assessment processes
Knowledge of DoD Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (SRG) and FedRAMP
Understanding of DFARS, FAR, ITAR, EAR, and related defense contracting regulations
Proficiency with SIEM, EDR/XDR, IAM, PAM, DLP, CASB, firewall/IDS/IPS
Understanding of secure software development practices and DevSecOps methodologies
Knowledge of zero trust architecture principles and implementation
Familiarity with classified network operations and cross-domain solutions
Experience managing and developing diverse, geographically distributed teams
Budget management and financial acumen
U.S. Citizenship required
Must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR/EAR or be approved for an export license

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401K with company matching
9/80 work schedule
Paid holiday shutdown
Up to 25% travel to company facilities, customer sites, and industry events