Head of IT and Cybersecurity
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LocationIrvine, United States
Typefull-time
SeniorityDirector
DepartmentOperations
Company size11–50 people
PostedJul 3, 2026 · 4mo ago
Verified live1d ago
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Bachelor's degree in information management systems, computer science, or a similar field
Experience working at companies that design and build their own hardware and software products
Track record of helping scale IT and cybersecurity functions in a small company environment
Major contributor or leadership experience within an IT or cybersecurity team
Experience designing, building, certifying, and managing systems in a compliance-heavy environment
Hands-on experience with enterprise IT infrastructure
Hands-on experience with security tooling
Hands-on experience with cloud environments
Hands-on experience with identity and access management
Hands-on experience with cloud security
Hands-on experience with DevOps practices
Strong knowledge of CMMC
Strong knowledge of NIST 800-171
Strong knowledge of FedRAMP
Experience applying Agile practices
Experience applying NIST SP 800-218
Experience working effectively with leadership, auditors and assessors, customers, software engineering, and operations stakeholders
Experience with ISO 12207 is a plus
CISSP, CISM, or Security+ certification is preferred
Eligibility to work in the United States is required
Skills
CMMC
NIST 800-171
FedRAMP
Agile
NIST SP 800-218
ISO 12207
DevOps
Benefits
Unlimited PTO
About the company
TRL11, Inc. is a venture-backed startup developing advanced video technology for space and aerospace/defense applications. The company is building technology for demanding environments where security, reliability, and thoughtful systems design matter. This is an opportunity to join a growing business at a formative stage and help establish the foundations that support both day-to-day operations and long-term compliance readiness.
About the role
As Head of IT and Cybersecurity, you will take on a broad, high-impact mandate across internal IT, security, and business systems. This role is well suited to a hands-on leader who enjoys building functions from the ground up, working across technical and operational teams, and creating practical processes that can scale with the company. You will play a central role in shaping how the organization approaches security, compliance, and internal systems as it continues to grow.
Responsibilities
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Build out the IT and cybersecurity functions.
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Own the system security plan.
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Prepare for and achieve CMMC Level 2 certification with a C3PAO.
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Build and integrate business systems.
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Handle basic IT helpdesk items while the team scales.
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Help scale the IT and cybersecurity teams while the business is still small.
Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree in information management systems, computer science, or a similar field.
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Experience working at companies that design and build their own hardware and software products, along with a track record of helping scale IT and cybersecurity functions in a small company environment.
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Major contributor or leadership experience within an IT or cybersecurity team, with experience designing, building, certifying, and managing systems in a compliance-heavy environment.
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Hands-on experience with enterprise IT infrastructure, security tooling, cloud environments, identity and access management, cloud security, and DevOps practices.
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Strong knowledge of CMMC, NIST 800-171, and FedRAMP, with experience applying Agile practices and NIST SP 800-218.
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Experience working effectively with leadership, auditors and assessors, customers, software engineering, and operations stakeholders.
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Eligibility to work in the United States is required.
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Experience with ISO 12207 is a plus.
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CISSP, CISM, or Security+ certification is preferred.
Benefits
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Unlimited Paid Time Off (with prior approval), for Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays, Maternity, Paternity