EVONA · 1 day ago
Security & IT Director
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$175K/yr - $190K/yr
7+ years expEVONA is an organization unlocking the secrets of our planet by simplifying access to high-resolution Earth observation data and analytics. The Security & IT Director will lead the company’s global security and IT programs, overseeing cybersecurity, information security, enterprise IT systems, and compliance while collaborating with various teams to ensure security as the company scales.
Staffing & Recruiting
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Own the organization’s global cybersecurity and information security strategy, roadmap, and overall posture
Lead the attainment, maintenance, and recertification of CMMC Level 2, SOC 2 Type II, and GDPR compliance
Build and maintain security governance aligned with NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53, and industry best practices
Develop, implement, and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures across teams and systems
Oversee cloud security, including IAM, encryption, monitoring, logging, and configuration hardening, in partnership with DevOps
Manage security operations such as vulnerability management, penetration testing, vendor risk reviews, and incident response
Lead internal audits, risk assessments, POA&Ms, and support external audits and government readiness reviews
Oversee enterprise IT operations, including hardware and software procurement, asset inventory, license management, access control, and support processes
Ensure the security of employee devices through endpoint protection, MDM, patching, VPN, and encryption
Partner with Engineering and Product teams to embed secure SDLC practices and support compliance requirements
Provide executive-level reporting on security posture, risk, IT performance, and ongoing initiatives
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience in information security, cybersecurity, or IT security leadership
Demonstrated success building and operating security programs in cloud-native startup or scale-up environments
Hands-on experience with CMMC Level 2, SOC 2 Type II, GDPR, and alignment with NIST 800-171 / 800-53
Experience managing enterprise IT systems, SaaS ecosystems, and device management programs
Strong knowledge of modern cloud environments (AWS and/or GCP), IAM, zero-trust principles, logging, and network security
Ability to balance long-term security strategy with practical, iterative execution
Excellent cross-functional communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Strong analytical skills and a risk-based approach to decision-making
Preferred
CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or similar certifications are a plus
Eligibility to hold a U.S. security clearance; an active clearance is a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits including premium medical, dental, and vision coverage
20 days of paid time off plus parental leave
Opportunity to play a critical role in building a market-changing product in the space and geospatial technology sector
Fast-paced, execution-driven environment that rewards initiative and innovation
Flexible, remote-friendly work environment
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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