Director of Information Security; CISO

Position: Director of Information Security (CISO)
Location: Devens

About UsFounded in 2015 to develop the world’s first industrially scalable laser metal additive manufacturing solution, Vulcan Forms is reshaping how the world manufactures critical products. We build and operate advanced digital infrastructure that enables innovation, accelerates growth, and supports sustainability across aerospace, defense, medical, and other essential industries. Through our vertically integrated capabilities, including scalable additive manufacturing and precision machining, we deliver true end-to-end production at scale by combining cutting-edge technology with a foundation of proven industrial craftsmanship.

Our team brings deep expertise in manufacturing, materials science, software, automation, and operations, united by a shared commitment to quality, curiosity, and accountability. We foster an inclusive culture where people take ownership, solve meaningful problems, and continuously learn, because we believe diverse perspectives lead to better outcomes.

About Us Founded in 2015 to develop the world’s first industrially scalable laser metal additive manufacturing solution, Vulcan Forms is reshaping how the world manufactures critical products. We build and operate advanced digital infrastructure that enables innovation, accelerates growth, and supports sustainability across aerospace, defense, medical, and other essential industries. Through our vertically integrated capabilities, including scalable additive manufacturing and precision machining, we deliver true end-to-end production at scale by combining cutting-edge technology with a foundation of proven industrial craftsmanship.

Our team brings deep expertise in manufacturing, materials science, software, automation, and operations, united by a shared commitment to quality, curiosity, and accountability. We foster an inclusive culture where people take ownership, solve meaningful problems, and continuously learn, because we believe diverse perspectives lead to better outcomes.

Vulcan Forms Inc. seeks a Director of Information Security (CISO) for our Devens, MA, location.

About the role

Vulcan

Forms is seeking a Director of Information Security (CISO) to build and lead our information security program as we scale our digital manufacturing infrastructure for aerospace, defense, and medical customers. Reporting to the VP of IT, you’ll establish the strategy, policies, and controls that protect our intellectual property, production systems, and customer data, while enabling the business to move fast.

This is a hands-on, founding role: you’ll build the security function from the ground up, standing up governance frameworks, hiring and developing a team over time, and partnering closely with IT, engineering, manufacturing, and legal to embed security into how Vulcan Forms designs, builds, and ships. Given our work with defense and aerospace customers, you’ll also own our compliance posture against frameworks like CMMC, NIST 800-171, and ITAR/EAR, making sure certification and audit readiness keep pace with our growth.

Key Responsibilities Build and lead Vulcan Forms’ information security program from the ground up, defining strategy, roadmap, and governance as the company scales.

Own compliance and certification efforts for CMMC, NIST 800-171, and ITAR/EAR, partnering with legal, contracts, and program teams to meet customer and government requirements across our defense and aerospace work.

Design and implement security policies, standards, and controls covering IT infrastructure, cloud environments, OT/manufacturing systems, and endpoints.

Lead risk assessments and manage a prioritized remediation roadmap, balancing security rigor with the pace of a scaling manufacturing operation.

Establish incident response, business…