Firestorm Labs is seeking a proactive and strategic security leader to join our growing team in San Diego. The Director of Security will lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company’s comprehensive security program in support of defense operations, classified programs, and government contracts.
Requirements
- Develop and implement an enterprise-wide security strategy aligned with company objectives and defense contract requirements.
- Serve as the principal security advisor to executive leadership on all matters related to physical, personnel, and information security.
- Establish and maintain policies, procedures, and controls to safeguard classified, controlled unclassified, and sensitive information.
- Lead continuous improvement of the company’s overall security posture across personnel, facilities, and systems.
- Ensure compliance with the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) and applicable requirements from the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA).
- Maintain compliance with U.S. Department of Defense security requirements and other relevant federal regulations.
- Oversee facility clearance (FCL) management and personnel security clearance processes.
- Manage government security audits, inspections, and investigations.
- Oversee physical security programs including access control, surveillance systems, alarms, and secure facility design.
- Implement and manage procedures for classified material handling and storage.
- Conduct site security assessments and vulnerability testing to identify and mitigate risks.
- Direct personnel security operations including background investigations, clearance processing, and ongoing monitoring.
- Lead the company’s insider threat program, including detection, reporting, and mitigation processes.
- Oversee security education, awareness, and training programs for employees and contractors.
- Ensure alignment between physical security, cybersecurity, and IT operations.
- Support compliance with cybersecurity frameworks including NIST SP 800-171, DFARS 252.204-7012, and other applicable requirements.
- Ensure adherence to security policies, legal requirements, and industry standards (CMMC).
- Lead incident response coordination for security-related events and breaches.
- Develop and maintain crisis response, emergency preparedness, and business continuity plans.
- Serve as incident commander during major security events or emergencies.
- Lead and mentor security and IT team members, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Manage departmental budgets, vendor relationships, and security technology investments.
- Establish metrics and reporting to measure program effectiveness and reduce organizational risk.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and visions plans
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Equity grants for new hires
- Unlimited PTO
- Extremely generous company holiday calendar, including a holiday hiatus in November, & December.
- Generous Parental Leave
- Lifestyle Spending Account
- FSA
- DCFSA
- HSA
- Hospital Indemnity insurance
- Critical Illness insurance
- Accident insurance
- Basic Life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 100% covered by Firestorm. Plus, the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your family.
- Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, are available to you as well.
