EVONA · 1 day ago
Head of Cyber Security
Orange County, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$175K/yr - $200K/yr
10+ years expEVONA is seeking a Head of Cybersecurity to define and lead the organization’s enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy. This role is responsible for protecting critical systems and data while ensuring compliance and operational integrity through a strong security program and collaboration with various teams.
Staffing & Recruiting
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Define and execute a multi-year cybersecurity strategy aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements
Lead cybersecurity initiatives across cross-functional and multi-stakeholder teams
Establish governance frameworks to assess risk, measure maturity, and track program effectiveness
Communicate cybersecurity posture, risk, and incidents to executive leadership and external stakeholders
Champion a security-first culture across the organization
Own cybersecurity policies, processes, and enterprise risk management activities
Lead cross-functional risk assessments, mitigation planning, and roadmap execution
Ensure compliance with NIST 800-171, CMMC, and other applicable regulatory frameworks
Partner with Legal, Compliance, Engineering, and IT to align security with operational and regulatory needs
Oversee secure cloud, hybrid, and edge computing environments
Provide leadership over the security aspects of IT infrastructure, including servers, cloud platforms, networks, and end-user systems
Guide implementation of zero-trust architecture and advanced threat detection capabilities
Ensure protection of systems, sensitive data, and personally identifiable information
Oversee security for IoT devices, telemetry systems, and real-time data platforms
Build and lead a cybersecurity team capable of 24x7x365 monitoring, detection, and response
Define KPIs and performance metrics for security operations and vulnerability management
Lead incident response, crisis management, root cause analysis, and remediation efforts
Hire, mentor, and develop a high-performing cybersecurity organization
Establish security training and awareness programs for all employees
Foster continuous learning, accountability, and innovation within the security team
Support business development initiatives while maintaining security integrity
Enable secure collaboration with partners, suppliers, and external stakeholders
Manage relationships with external security vendors and service providers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
10–15 years of progressive information security experience
5+ years in a senior security leadership or management role
Active CISSP, CISM, or equivalent professional certification
Proven success building and scaling cybersecurity programs in complex technical environments
Deep expertise in enterprise security technologies (SIEM, EDR, IAM, DLP, vulnerability management, etc.)
Strong background in cloud security, DevSecOps, and infrastructure protection
Ability to obtain a U.S. government security clearance (Top Secret)
Exceptional communication skills, including presenting to executive leadership and boards
Preferred
Master's degree (MBA, MS in Cybersecurity, or Engineering)
Experience in aerospace, defense, aviation, or other highly regulated industries
Prior experience with CMMC certification or similar compliance initiatives
Knowledge of OT/IT convergence and industrial control system security
Experience with government contracting and security clearance processes
Strong incident response and crisis management leadership experience
Company
EVONA
We believe in the evolution of knowledge and the progression of people - it is so core to our business, it's the meaning of our name: EVO - to evolve, ONA - people.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jack Madley
Co-Founder
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