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AeroVironment

Robot type
Drone · Defense
Location
Simi ValleyCaliforniaUSA
Job type
Business Operations
Posted
Sep 22, 2026
Salary
$245,500–$393,000 a year
Full-time

Vice President of Cybersecurity & Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Job description

The “Vice President of Cybersecurity & Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)” is a senior executive responsible for establishing, implementing, and maintaining AV’s enterprise vision, strategy, and cybersecurity program to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the organization’s information assets and technology resources.

The CISO provides strategic leadership for the organization’s cybersecurity function in support of both classified and unclassified defense programs. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) cybersecurity requirements, advancing the organization’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) posture,…

Job requirements

  • Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in information security, with 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
  • Deep understanding of NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-171
  • Expertise in CMMC 2.0 requirements and assessment processes
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