Director, Cybersecurity

TL;DR

Director, Cybersecurity (Nuclear/Defense): Leading the development and implementation of comprehensive security strategies and policies for portable nuclear microreactors with an accent on regulatory compliance, risk management, and high-assurance security controls. Focus on bridging defense-grade security standards with nuclear industry requirements and managing security infrastructure for critical energy technology.

Location: Must work 100% onsite at El Segundo, CA headquarters

Compensation: $186,000 – $258,300 + Equity

Company

hirify.global is a startup building the world’s first mass-produced, portable nuclear microreactors designed to provide fail-safe, rapid-deploy power for critical infrastructure.

What you will do

• Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive security strategies and policies.
• Manage budget and resources for security infrastructure.
• Lead cybersecurity audits, assessments, and control testing.
• Review regulatory requirements and provide solutions that meet the intent of those requirements with modern tools.
• Review operational requirements and system specifications to ensure security integration.
• Serve as a liaison with regulators, auditors, and government stakeholders.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, preferably in a defense or high-assurance environment.
• Strong understanding of application security and risk management frameworks.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing security policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of relevant federal and state regulations affecting nuclear and defense industry security.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Must be able to work 100% onsite in El Segundo, CA.
• Must be able to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls (no visa sponsorship available).

Nice to have

• Direct experience with nuclear security regulations (NRC 10 CFR 73).
• Experience interfacing with executive leadership and external regulators.
• Familiarity with ICS/OT cybersecurity in energy or defense environments.
• Prior work with COMSEC, insider threat programs, or physical-cyber integration.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CPP, PSP, PCI).

Culture & Benefits

• Substantial incentive stock plan for all full-time employees.
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 8-weeks of paid parental leave.
• Daily catered lunch, free snacks, and drinks.
• Flexible PTO policy.
• Beautiful headquarters located close to the Pacific Ocean.