Director of Security

Director of Security

Location : Arlington, VA

Client : Confidential - Aerospace & Defense Sector

Our client is a pioneering organization in the aerospace and defense industry, focused on delivering cutting-edge space-based technologies that enable high-fidelity Earth observation. Their mission is to provide global situational awareness to support climate monitoring, geopolitical analysis, and crisis response.

They are seeking a Director of Security to lead the development and execution of a comprehensive, multi-domain security strategy across the organization. This executive-level role will oversee industrial security, program protection, and compliance initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in security leadership, a strong understanding of U.S. Government security frameworks, and the ability to influence across all levels of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Serve as the senior authority on security strategy, risk management, and compliance.
• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary security team with a mission-driven culture.
• Communicate security vision and priorities across the organization.
• Represent the security function to external agencies and regulatory bodies.
• Lead incident response and audit engagements with transparency and decisiveness.

Program Management

Industrial Security

Program Protection

Qualifications

Required

Preferred