Job Description

Director Of Security

Umbra builds next-generation space systems that observe the Earth in unprecedented fidelity.

Our mission: Deliver global omniscience.

To stay ahead of climate change, geopolitical risk, and other major crises and issues, we need a global understanding of what is changing, where, and how fast. Umbra provides easy access to the highest quality commercial satellite data available, which is an indispensable tool for the growing number of organizations monitoring the Earth. We empower our customers to create solutions that inform, inspire, and address our planet's most pressing needs. We're helping to create a brand-new industry that has never meaningfully existed before.

We are seeking a Director of Security to be a strategic leader in developing and implementing a comprehensive multi-domain security strategy and execution security program across Umbra's operations. This pivotal leadership role is responsible for developing, managing, and integrating Industrial and Program Protection efforts that protect our people, assets, technologies, and facilities, while aligning security initiatives with business objectives and compliance requirements. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proven experience in security leadership roles, with a deep understanding of security regulations and the ability to influence at all levels of the organization. Join us in shaping the future of security at Umbra!

This position will be based on-site in our Arlington, VA office.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership

• Serve as the senior authority for security strategy and risk management, reporting to executive leadership and advising cross-functional stakeholders.
• Build and lead a multidisciplinary security team, fostering a high-performance, mission-focused culture.
• Shape and communicate security vision, values, and priorities to employees at all levels.
• Represent the security function with external agencies, partners, and regulatory bodies.
• Lead response efforts during security incidents, audits, or crises with decisiveness and transparency.

Program Management

• Develop and oversee the Program Protection framework across all business units and programs.
• Lead cross-functional coordination between engineering, cyber security, counterintelligence, operations security (OPSEC), and supply chain risk management.
• Serve as the senior advisor to executive leadership on protection of critical assets and emerging threats.
• Manage security program budgets, vendor relationships, and resource allocation.
• Oversee compliance-driven projects including NISPOM, ICD 705, DODI 5000.83 Program Protection., and related frameworks.
• Monitor performance metrics and continually optimize program effectiveness through risk assessments, reviews, and lessons learned.

Industrial Security

• Direct the execution of the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) in compliance with the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) guidelines.
• Oversee classified facility operations including SCIF design/build, access control, and accreditation (e.g., through eFCL, CSP, and ICD 705 compliance).
• Lead personnel security functions: clearance processing, incident reporting, insider threat mitigation, and foreign travel management.
• Liaise with U.S. Government sponsors and contracting authorities on security reviews, inspections, and program requirements.

Program Protection

• Establish and manage comprehensive Program Protection Implementation Plans (PPIP) in accordance with DoD, and Intelligence Community directives.
• Support the Identification of Critical Program Information (CPI) and Critical Technologies (CT) requiring protection.
• Directly lead the Integration of protection strategies into system engineering processes, acquisition strategies, and lifecycle support.
• Oversee threat assessments, vulnerability analysis, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Monitor and enforce supply chain assurance and counterintelligence measures.
• Travel may be required approximately 10%.
• Other professional duties as assigned.

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