Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Greater Denver, CO Area

The Company is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to establish and lead enterprise-wide cybersecurity across corporate, manufacturing, engineering, and classified environments. The role will set risk management strategy, build and mentor security teams, advance security architecture and accreditation, and protect sensitive information and intellectual property. The CISO will partner with facility security and program teams on classified systems, assessments, audits, and continuous monitoring, while embedding security controls across IT, operational technology, and cloud environments. Responsibilities also include executive risk reporting, incident response, vendor risk management, and developing governance and disclosure readiness for public-company operations. Candidates should have at least 12 years of progressive cybersecurity, information assurance, or secure systems architecture experience, including five or more years in senior leadership within aerospace and defense. An active U.S. government Top Secret clearance is required, along with deep expertise in federal security standards and frameworks, including NIST SP 800-171, CMMC Level 2, NIST SP 800-53, RMF, JSIG, and NISPOM. Applicants should demonstrate experience securing classified systems and hybrid IT/OT environments, leading incident response, and working with security officers, government authorizing officials, and program leaders. CISSP, CISM, or an equivalent credential is required; a relevant master’s degree and experience with public-company compliance are preferred.

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Ursa Major