Chief Information Security Officer - CISO

Step into a world where cutting-edge technology meets unparalleled expertise. Ultra Maritime pioneers delivering multi-mission solutions that protect and empower the naval forces worldwide. With our extensive portfolio of capabilities, our innovations are utilised on naval fleets across our allied navies around the globe.

As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we tirelessly push the boundaries to develop advanced specialist systems that provide our 'five-eyes' Defence customers with an unbeatable warfighting edge. From surface vessels to sub-surface operations and unmanned platforms, we are revolutionizing the way naval missions are executed.

We thrive on collaboration and partnering with our customers to ensure mission success. Our expert solutions encompass an array of game-changing technologies, including state-of-the-art sonar, radar, expendables, signature management, and naval power systems.

Join us in shaping the future of naval warfare and together, we will safeguard the seas and empower navies worldwide!

Nationality Requirements

Candidates must be eligible to obtain the relevant security clearance required for the role, due to the nature of the programmes we deliver for our customers.

Job Description

Responsibilities/Job Description:

• Leadership: Drive the Ultra Maritime security mindset and vision, refining the strategy to meet the goals, and maintaining a multi-year security roadmap. Lead security briefings for executive stakeholders.

• Advocacy and Communication: Consistently communicate and advocate for security best practices, reporting performance effectiveness to executive stakeholders. Draft comprehensive reports for both technical and non-technical audiences.

• ModernSecurity Solutions: Lead the implementation and drive adoption of necessary security solutions. Ensure compliance with globally changing laws and regulations from the US, UK, Canada, and Australia.

• Policy Development and Compliance: Guide and partner in the development of information security policies, standards, and procedures, ensuring alignment with organizational performance dimensions. Develop and deploy cloud security policies and including incident response protocols.

• Threat Mitigation and Integrity: Evaluate and adapt security measures to mitigate emerging threats and vulnerabilities, focusing on protecting integrity and data security across Digital assets.

• Team Leadership and Development: Hire, lead and mentor a high-performing security team, handling performance management, workload balancing, and succession planning. Provide hands-on technical leadership in security measures design, implementation, and enforcement. Team management may include internal, external and global teams.

• Audits and Assessments: Conduct regular checks, audits and assessments to identify and improve security areas.

• Cross-Department Collaboration: Collaborate closely with compliance, operations, shared services, legal, and all other departments as applicable to align security initiatives with company objectives.

• External Relations: Act as the main point of contact for security matters with external vendors and partners. Build and maintain relationships with government agencies and other stakeholders in the security compliance landscape.

• Training Programs: Facilitate interdepartmental training and development programs focused on security best practices.

• Budget Management: Manage operational and capital budgets for the cybersecurity department.

• Adaptability: Quick adaptability to a fast-paced security landscape, staying abreast of new technologies and approaches.

Qualifications:

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• A 5-10 years leadership experience with increasing levels of accountability in a mid to large organization.

• A minimum of 7 years' experience within information security.

• Experience with regulatory compliance as it relates to the defense industry.

• Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory and risk management requirements from a security perspective, including NIST, CMMC, ISO.

• Strategic leader with the ability to partner with business stakeholders, building and sustaining positive relationships.

• Experience working with cross-functional departments, such as corporate compliance, risk and audit.

• Highly effective written and verbal communication skills

• Strong collaboration, facilitation, negotiation and problem-solving skills.

• Proven ability to design and drive change.

• Demonstrated customer focus.

• Experience managing third-party vendors

Desired Education & Experience

• Advanced Degree in related field
• Defense related industry experience

License/Certification/Registration

• Industry relevant CISO certifications (CISSP, CISA, CISM or CRISC)

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Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra Maritime is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.

We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.

We offer competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k match, paid time off and family leave, and much more!

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Reasonable accommodation statement: if you need an accommodation for any part of the application process, please email