Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Job Title: Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Location: Chantilly, VA
Reports to: CEO/Executive Leadership Team

About Us:
At REDLattice, we are a global leader in providing differentiated technical cybersecurity products and services. As we continue to evolve in a rapidly changing digital landscape, we are seeking an experienced, strategic, and hands-on Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to strengthen our cybersecurity posture and drive our security-first culture across all levels of the organization.

We are driven by impactful and innovative projects that contribute directly to safeguarding our country's and strategic partner’s critical infrastructure. Our teams are engaged in advanced vulnerability analysis and solutions that meet the complex demands of our mission. With offices in Northern Virginia, Melbourne, Florida, Tel Aviv, Israel, and other locations, we are expanding rapidly to support the evolving needs of our customers and partners.

Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced, strategic, and hands-on Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to join our team in our Chantilly, VA Headquarters. This role requires a dynamic leader who can enhance our cybersecurity posture and foster a security-first culture across all levels of the organization.

What You'll Do:
As CISO at REDLattice, you will:

• Strategic Leadership: Lead a team and ensure alignment of cybersecurity strategies with business objectives across diverse and dynamic global markets.
• Security Policy Development: Develop, implement, and enforce comprehensive security policies that safeguard company assets, including intellectual property and sensitive data at all levels of classification and at locations around the world.
• Risk Management & Compliance: Conduct risk assessments, develop risk mitigation strategies, and ensure compliance with critical regulations such as CMMC, NIST 800-171/53, ITAR, HIPAA, SOC, and ISO.
• Incident Response & Recovery: Lead incident detection, response, and recovery processes to swiftly mitigate risks and minimize impact on operations.
• Cybersecurity Strategy: Create, execute, and refine long-term cybersecurity strategies that evolve with emerging threats, cloud computing, and hybrid environments.
• Security Operations Center Leadership: Oversee the management of our internal Security Operations Centers (SOC), ensuring efficient monitoring, detection, and response to cybersecurity incidents and administration of our global footprint.
• Vendor & Third-Party Risk Management: Manage third-party and vendor risk, ensuring partners meet rigorous cybersecurity standards.
• Training & Awareness: Develop company-wide training and awareness programs to foster a security-conscious culture across all teams.
• Security Architecture: Oversee the design and implementation of a robust security infrastructure that supports the company’s growth and innovation.
• Stakeholder Communication: Regularly report on the state of cybersecurity to senior leadership and the board, providing expert guidance on emerging risks, security initiatives, and investments.
• Cultural Alignment: Drive a security-first mindset that is embedded within our organization’s culture, values, and mission.
• Leadership Development: Mentor and develop cybersecurity leaders within the organization, ensuring a pipeline of talent for future growth.

Key Projects You Will Lead:

• Cybersecurity Roadmap Development: Lead the creation of a multi-year cybersecurity roadmap that aligns with REDLattice’s business goals and enhances the company’s security posture.
• Cyber Defense Enhancement: Deploy next-gen security technologies such as firewalls, SIEM, and endpoint security to further strengthen defenses against evolving cyber threats.
• Compliance and Governance: Spearhead initiatives to maintain compliance with CMMC, NIST, ITAR, HIPAA, and other regulatory frameworks, ensuring con