Director of Defense Security

Responsibilities

• Lead security and IT strategy for the Defense Business Unit across classified and unclassified environments
• Architect and operate secure enterprise and engineering environments supporting CUI and classified data handling
• Build and scale secure networks, enclave architectures, endpoint security, and identity systems
• Drive implementation and operational maturity for CMMC, NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53, and IL4/5/6 environments
• Partner with engineering and product teams to enable secure development and deployment pipelines
• Manage, mentor, and scale a team of 10+ security and IT professionals
• Lead audits, assessments, and accreditations for government programs
• Collaborate with Facilities and physical security teams to support secure spaces and classified operations

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, infrastructure, enterprise IT, or security engineering leadership
• Experience leading security and IT programs in defense, aerospace, or highly regulated government environments
• Strong hands-on understanding of CUI handling, classified networks, and secure enclave architectures
• Deep familiarity with frameworks such as CMMC, NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53, or FedRAMP
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Ability to work onsite 5 days per week from the Virginia/DC office location

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in commercial-first or dual-use technology companies selling into defense sectors
• Active security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one
• Experience operating in high-growth, fast-paced environments
• Familiarity with international defense security frameworks or foreign military sales (FMS) compliance

Benefits

• Competitive base salary ($200,000 - $260,000 USD annually)
• Equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401k retirement benefits with employer match
• Learning and wellness stipends
• Paid time off

About the Company

Applied Intuition is powering the future of physical AI. Founded in 2017, we are creating the digital infrastructure needed to bring intelligence to every moving machine on the planet. We service the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining, and agriculture industries through tools, operating systems, and autonomy solutions.