Allen Control Systems

VP of IT and Cybersecurity

Austin, TX · Vp

No sponsorship$171k-$800kDetected 41 days ago

BashLinuxComputer VisionCybersecurityIncident ResponseBusiness DevelopmentRoboticsControlsLeadership

About the role

The right candidate has a "yes-first" mindset, enabling operational efficiency while maintaining a secure and compliant environment across engineering, manufacturing, mission operations, and business development teams.

Build and manage IT operations across endpoint and device management, computing cluster administration, identity and access management, help desk, incident response, and network and security architecture.
Own government compliance across CMMC, NIST 800-171, and ITAR-controlled operations
drive CMMC readiness and lead the organization toward C3PAO audit
Build IT security protocols for international operational travel and deployment
support export compliance administration and facilities security operations.
Lead enterprise software implementation and support
partner with engineering, manufacturing, mission operations, business development, contracts, and innovation lab teams to deliver technology solutions that enable operational efficiency across the company.
Backed by our founders' successful exits from two previous ventures acquired for a combined $180M in 2022, we are committed to ensuring that the groundbreaking technologies we develop will have a real-world impact.

proficiency in Unix command line, Bash scripting, and Windows scripting is a hard requirement for this role.
Familiarity with government contracting requirements and export controls including CMMC, NIST 800-171, and ITAR
Experience supporting field deployment operations including IT security protocols for international travel
experience scaling infrastructure and security programs in a fast-moving environment.
Prior experience with classified work environments, SCIF planning and buildout, or supporting programs requiring CUI controls.
Active security clearance or prior clearance with the ability to reinstate.
Experience in a fast-scaling defense tech or deep tech startup environment.
Develop a roadmap for classified work infrastructure including secure environments, SCIF planning and buildout, and the controls and operating procedures required to support classified programs.

ACS Equity Package
Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
We are developing an autonomous gun turret using advanced computer vision and control systems to precisely detect, track, and neutralize enemy drones.

Allen Control Systems (ACS) is a cutting-edge defense startup founded by two former Navy electrical engineers with a proven track record in robotics and software.

Equal Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.

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