Director of Security

The role

The Director of Security will design and operationalize security infrastructure for manufacturing facilities. This role unifies physical, digital, and industrial security to protect people, IP, and production lines.

What you will do

• Design and implement a unified security strategy covering facility hardening, digital network defense, and personnel security.
• Oversee security build-out of current and upcoming facilities including access, surveillance, and inventory controls.
• Drive 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.
• Build and run the CSO office by recruiting and managing dedicated security personnel.
• Partner with Neros Leadership to align corporate infrastructure with security governance.
• Define protocols for emergency response, insider threat detection, and business continuity.

Required qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in corporate or government security
• 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 including physical security and cybersecurity strategy
• Deep expertise in physical security system design and facility hardening
• 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+

About the company

Neros is a defense technology company rebuilding America’s drone industrial base. They design and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems.