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Description:

ABOUT C SPEED

C Speed, LLC is a radar Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specializing in advanced radar systems, mechanical and electrical engineering, and software development for defense applications. We partner closely with our customers to design, deliver, and sustain mission-critical systems in dynamic operational environments. As our programs continue to grow, we are expanding our sustainment and depot operations capability to support long-term system readiness and lifecycle performance.

POSITION OVERVIEW

C Speed, LLC is seeking a Director of Information Technology & Cybersecurity to lead enterprise IT operations, infrastructure, cloud services, and cybersecurity. This role owns the full lifecycle of IT operations and information security for C Speed, LLC: infrastructure, cloud, identity, endpoints, helpdesk, and the CMMC Level 2 / NIST SP 800-171 compliance program. The Director of Information Technology & Cybersecurity balances hands-on technical leadership with strategic oversight and is the primary IT and cybersecurity voice to executive leadership. This is a senior leadership position with enterprise-wide accountability, resourced with direct staff, and MSP/vendor authority.

SCOPE, AUTHORITY & RESOURCES

• Authority: IT architecture, security controls, and vendor selection decisions within the approved budget.
• Team & Vendors: Direct IT staff plus MSPs and contractors, all accountable to this role for SLAs and deliverables.
• Technology Stack: M365 GCC High / Azure Government, hybrid AD / Entra ID, Intune, Defender for Endpoint, Palo Alto firewalls / GlobalProtect, Azure Backup.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage on-prem network and servers (VLANs, firewalls, DNS/DHCP) and the Azure Government / M365 GCC High environment, including patching, capacity, and monitoring.
• Administer hybrid identity (AD / Entra ID): provisioning, access reviews, MFA, PIM; maintain endpoint compliance via Intune and Defender for Endpoint.
• Administer GlobalProtect VPN and Conditional Access for secure remote access; operate backup/DR (Azure Backup) and maintain the Disaster Recovery Plan.
• Oversee Tier 2/3 support, onboarding, and hardware lifecycle to SLA targets; lead IT projects and migrations; manage vendors, licensing, and assets.
• Lead, develop, and evaluate IT staff; build cross-training to eliminate single points of knowledge failure; maintain SOPs and runbooks.
• Own the CMMC Level 2 / NIST SP 800-171 program: scoping, SSP, POA&M, and assessment readiness; primary contact for C3PAO assessors.
• Maintain a continuously audit-ready control environment; run risk assessments and the risk register; own incident response and security monitoring.
• Author security policy, run the awareness program, and oversee CUI identification and protection.
• Report posture, risk, and budget performance to leadership in business terms; support contract pursuits, RFPs, and customer due diligence.

Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or equivalent experience; 7+ years progressive IT experience with 3+ in a senior/lead role.
• Hands-on proficiency with M365 GCC High / Azure Government, Entra ID, Active Directory, Intune, and Defender for Endpoint; experience with Palo Alto firewalls and GlobalProtect.
• Working knowledge of NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC (Level 2+), including SSP development.
• Proven ability to run concurrent infrastructure and security projects in a resource-constrained environment; strong communicator with executive audiences.
• Travel up to 25% to support company facilities, compliance assessments, and other business needs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Active SECRET (or above) clearance; CISSP, CISM, Security+, AZ-104/AZ-500 or equivalent.
• DCSA/DISA-regulated or C3PAO assessment experience; familiarity with CUI handling (32 CFR Part 2002) and MSP management in government contracting.

COMPENSATION

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package

READY TO JOIN THE MISSION?

C Speed, LLC is always looking for talented professionals who want to do meaningful work with a team that treats every challenge like a mission. For more information about C Speed, LLC and additional job opportunities, please visit our website: www.cspeed.com

C Speed, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.