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Knightscope

Director Cybersecurity

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$200K - $260K/yr

... seeking a Director Cybersecurity to lead the strategic direction, governance, and long-term ... Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Program Development * Define and execute the company ...

Knightscope

Director Cybersecurity

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$200K - $260K/yr

... seeking a Director Cybersecurity to lead the strategic direction, governance, and long-term ... Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Program Development * Define and execute the company ...

Knightscope, Inc.

Director Cybersecurity

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$200K - $260K/yr

... seeking a Director Cybersecurity to lead the strategic direction, governance, and long-term ... Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Program Development * Define and execute the company ...

Knightscope, Inc.

Director Cybersecurity

Sunnyvale, CA

$200K - $260K/yr

... seeking a Director Cybersecurity to lead the strategic direction, governance, and long-term ... Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Program Development * Define and execute the company ...

Tennant Company

Director Cybersecurity

Eden Prairie, MN · On-site

$200 - $250/hr

Position Summary Tennant is seeking an experienced , strategic and business-oriented Director of Cybersecurity to lead the enterprise cybersecurity program and advance Tennant's global security ...

WillScot

Director, Cyber Security

Savannah, GA · On-site

$200 - $250/hr

Reporting to the VP Infrastructure & IT Operations, the Director Cybersecurity is a critical role ... Develop and implement a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy and program aligned with the ...

WillScot

Director, Cyber Security

Savannah, GA · On-site

$103K - $139K/yr

Reporting to the VP Infrastructure & IT Operations, the Director Cybersecurity is a critical role ... Develop and implement a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy and program aligned with the ...

Langara

Director, Cyber Security

Campus, IL

$62.68 - $96.10/hr

The Director, Cyber Security provides strategic leadership, institutional governance, and ... Leads an enterprise cyber risk management program in partnership with Enterprise Risk Management ...

Inari

Director, Cybersecurity

Cambridge, MA · On-site

We are seeking a Director of Cybersecurity to own the strategy, operation, and governance of ... Proven track record maintaining and improving information security policies, procedures, programs ...

Tennant Company

Director Cybersecurity

Eden Prairie, MN · On-site

$172K - $275K/yr

Owns the enterprise cybersecurity program with accountability for cybersecurity strategy, maturity ... Ability to influence without direct authority and drive action across complex, matrixed, and ...

WillScot

Director, Cyber Security

Savannah, GA · On-site

$103K - $139K/yr

Reporting to the VP Infrastructure & IT Operations, the Director Cybersecurity is a critical role ... Develop and implement a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy and program aligned with the ...

WillScot

Director, Cyber Security

Savannah, GA · On-site

$103K - $139K/yr

Reporting to the VP Infrastructure & IT Operations, the Director Cybersecurity is a critical role ... Develop and implement a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy and program aligned with the ...

Tennant Company

Director Cybersecurity

Eden Prairie, MN · On-site

$172K - $275K/yr

Position Summary Tennant is seeking an experienced, strategic and business-oriented Director of Cybersecurity to lead the enterprise cybersecurity program and advance Tennant's global security ...

Rwnewyork

Director Cybersecurity

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$200 - $250/hr

The Director of Cybersecurity is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the ... Drive organization-wide security awareness and training programs for employees, contractors, and ...

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What is the difference between Director Cybersecurity Programs vs Cybersecurity Manager?

AspectDirector Cybersecurity ProgramsCybersecurity Manager
CertificationsCISSP, CISM, CISSP-ISSAPCISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+
Work EnvironmentStrategic planning, cross-department coordinationOperational management, team oversight
Employer & Industry UsageLarge organizations, enterprise-level cybersecurityMid-sized to large companies, security teams
Search & Comparison IntentHigh-level strategic roles, program oversightTeam management, day-to-day security operations

The main difference between a Director Cybersecurity Programs and a Cybersecurity Manager lies in scope and focus. The director oversees strategic initiatives and program development, while the manager handles daily operations and team management. Both roles require relevant certifications and are vital in enterprise cybersecurity environments.

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Director Cybersecurity

Sunnyvale, CA • On-site

Knightscope
Public Safety Statistics Centers and Offices • 51 - 200 employees
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$200K - $260K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

AboutKnightscope

Knightscope (NASDAQ: KSCP) is a security technology company building the nation's first Autonomous Security Force - autonomous machines, AI-driven software, and elite security professionals operating as one integrated managed service. The Company is on a mission to make the United States of America the safest country in the world. One Team. One Force.


Location: Onsite / Sunnyvale, CA HQ (this is not a remote role)


About the Role

Knightscope is seeking a Director Cybersecurity to lead the strategic direction, governance, and long-term maturity of our cybersecurity program. This role is responsible for ensuring the security of our autonomous robotics platforms, cloud infrastructure, AI systems, and enterprise environments while aligning with the expectations of enterprise and government customers. This is a direct report to the Chairman and CEO.


This is a high-impact leadership role focused on building a scalable, forward-looking cybersecurity program that protects not just IT systems, but connected physical assets operating in real-world environments.


Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Program Development

  • Define and execute the company-wide cybersecurity vision, strategy, and multi-year roadmap.
  • Align cybersecurity initiatives with business objectives, product development, and go-to-market strategy.
  • Lead the evolution toward AI-driven security operations and intelligent automation.

Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)

  • Establish and maintain enterprise security governance frameworks (NIST, FEDRAMP, etc.).
  • Oversee risk management programs, including enterprise risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
  • Ensure compliance with government and public sector security requirements (e.g., FedRAMP, CJIS, or similar).
  • Own third-party/vendor risk management strategy.

Product & Robotics Security

  • Define security standards for autonomous robotics, embedded systems, and IoT devices.
  • Partner with engineering to embed secure-by-design principles into robotics and AI platforms.
  • Oversee security architecture for cloud-connected devices and field deployments.

Incident Preparedness & Oversight

  • Ensure robust incident response, business continuity, and disaster recovery programs.
  • Provide executive oversight during major security incidents.
  • Establish metrics and reporting for risk posture, incident trends, and response effectiveness.

Leadership & Cross-Functional Influence

  • Build and lead a high-performing cybersecurity team (more analysts over time).
  • Act as the primary security advisor to executive leadership and board-level stakeholders.
  • Partner with Legal, IT, Engineering, and Operations to drive security across the organization.
  • Represent Knightscope in customer, partner, and government security discussions.

Required Qualifications

  • 10+ years of cybersecurity experience, with 5+ years in senior leadership roles.
  • Proven track record building and scaling cybersecurity programs in technology-driven organizations.
  • Experience integrating or overseeing AI/ML applications in cybersecurity (threat detection, automation, anomaly detection).
  • Deep expertise in security frameworks (NIST, FEDRAMP) and risk management practices.
  • Strong understanding of cloud security, network architecture, and Zero Trust models.
  • Experience working cross-functionally with engineering and product teams.
  • Exceptional executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Must be hands on
  • MUST HAVE recent Palantir FedStart experience

Preferred (Pluses)

  • Experience in robotics, autonomous systems, or IoT security.
  • Background working with government agencies, public safety, or defense environments.
  • Familiarity with compliance frameworks relevant to government deployments (FedRAMP, CJIS, DoD standards).
  • Experience securing AI-driven platforms and edge computing environments.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base Salary:$200,000 - $260,000 DOE
  • Equity:Stock options
  • Benefits:Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off
  • Location Requirement:Full-time, on-site at Sunnyvale HQ

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