What you will be doingThe Director of Security is the architect of Neros' defensive posture, unifying physical, digital, and industrial security under a single strategic command. Reporting directly to the CEO, this role will design and operationalize the security infrastructure for all current and future manufacturing facilities while building out a dedicated Security Organization-managing an FSO, CISO, dedicated security personnel, and engaging external security vendors-to ensure our people, IP, and production lines are protected from threats and compliant with DoD standards. This is a high-ownership executive role for an interdisciplinary leader driven by real-world outcomes-protecting defense manufacturing sites, neutralizing deliberate cyber attacks, and managing the operational risk of deploying hardware systems into active war zones.
- Multi-Domain Security Architecture: Design and implement a unified security strategy that covers all aspects of our organization, including facility hardening, digital network defense, personnel security, and more.
- Facility & Industrial Protection: Oversee the security build-out of current and upcoming facilities, including access, surveillance, and inventory controls to secure our production lines without stifling throughput.
- Compliance & Governance: Secure Neros' ability to win prime contracts by driving the roadmap to necessary security clearances, certifications, and accreditations; direct the CISO and FSO to execute technical and physical controls required for DCSA, ITAR/EAR, and other compliances.
- Team Leadership: Build and run the CSO office-recruiting and managing dedicated security personnel to assist in executing daily operations-while partnering as a peer with Neros Leadership to align corporate infrastructure with security governance.
- Crisis & Risk Management: Define protocols for emergency response, insider threat detection, and business continuity, ensuring Neros remains operational under pressure.
You should have the following- 8+ years of progressive experience in corporate or government security, with at least 2 years in a leadership role (CSO, VP, or Director level)
- Currently holds or has the ability to obtain TS/SCI Security Clearance
- Proven experience managing "converged" security (ownership of both physical security and cybersecurity strategy)
- Deep expertise in physical security system design (access control, CCTV, IDS) and facility hardening, ideally for manufacturing or critical infrastructure
- Strong working knowledge of government compliance frameworks (NIST 800-171, CMMC, NISPOM, ITAR/EAR)
- Experience partnering with IT leadership to secure complex network architectures
- Demonstrated ability to build security teams and programs from scratch in a high-growth environment
- Willingness to work in-person in Los Angeles, CA
Nice to have- Experience obtaining Facility Security Clearances and guiding companies through FCL sponsorship
- Background in the intelligence community, military intelligence, or other special operations
- Experience with SCIF/SAPF construction and accreditation
- Previous experience at a hardware companies
- Previous experience scaling companies from Series B+
US Salary Range$200,000 - $250,000 USD
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are considered part of Neros' total compensation package.
