CISO​/FSO​/Compliance Officer

Position: CISO/FSO/Compliance Officer (Contract to Hire)
About The Position

Aitech Defense Systems is renowned for its innovation in rugged embedded systems, designed to operate reliably in the challenging environments of military, defense, aerospace, and space applications. Founded in 1983, Aitech has a rich history of pioneering advancements such as the world's first conduction-cooled MIL-SPEC VMEbus board and has continually evolved its product line to include state-of-the-art SBCs, GPGPU-based AI applications, and advanced cybersecurity for mission-critical systems.
Joining us means you'll be working at the forefront of technology with projects that span across land, sea, air, and space, supporting some of the top prime contractors in the industry. This opportunity will allow you to contribute to groundbreaking projects and push the boundaries of embedded computing technology.
Role Overview:
We are seeking a senior CISO / FSO / Compliance Officer on a temporary contract-to-hire basis to lead cybersecurity and compliance initiatives, with a focus on CMMC implementation and GCC High operations. This role will drive security strategy, risk management, and compliance for DoD programs while serving as the company's authority on facility and information security.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead CMMC implementation and ensure GCC High compliance for defense programs.
• Serve as CISO and FSO, overseeing cybersecurity, facility security, and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability analysis, and incident response planning.
• Manage audits, gap assessments, and remediation plans; interface with government regulators.
• Provide training and guidance to staff on cybersecurity best practices.
• Track metrics and advise executive leadership on security posture.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• 10+ years in cybersecurity, compliance, or facility security, preferably in defense/aerospace.
• Hands-on experience with CMMC, NIST SP 800-171, DFARS, ITAR, GCC High.
• Experience as a Facility Security Officer (FSO) for DoD contracts.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain/maintain required security clearances.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or related field.
• CISM, CISSP, CISA, or equivalent certifications.
• Experience with GCC High, FedRAMP, or other high-assurance environments.

Why Aitech Systems:

• Temporary role with contract-to-hire potential for the right candidate.
• Lead high-impact cybersecurity and compliance programs for aerospace and defense.
• Shape CMMC implementation and secure operations in GCC High.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for growth.

AiTech offers a competitive total rewards package aligned with the individual's skills, knowledge, and experience, and in line with both internal standards and external market practices. The expected annual salary range for this role is $100,000 - $125,000 a year.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• 10+ years in cybersecurity, compliance, or facility security, preferably in defense/aerospace.
• Hands-on experience with CMMC, NIST SP 800-171, DFARS, ITAR, GCC High.
• Experience as a Facility Security Officer (FSO) for DoD contracts.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain/maintain required security clearances.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or related field.
• CISM, CISSP, CISA, or equivalent certifications.
• Experience with GCC High, FedRAMP, or other high-assurance environments.

Why Aitech Systems:

• Temporary role with contract-to-hire potential for the right candidate.
• Lead high-impact cybersecurity and compliance programs for aerospace and defense.
• Shape CMMC implementation and secure operations in GCC High.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for growth.