Senior Director Information Security

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers for 60 miles at speeds of up to 150 mph while producing minimal noise.  Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members. In this Sr. Director Information Security role, you will be reporting to Chief Information Officer to oversee the cyber security operations, continuous monitoring, security information and event management, security architecture, security engineering, vulnerability scanning, endpoint security, security analytics, network access control, penetration testing, data forensics, security data ingestion, and analysis, incident analysis, threat monitoring/hunt and security situational awareness. What you’ll do:   Supervise security monitoring operations and manage vulnerability and threat assessments, network access control, incident response, and maintenance Design, implement, and manage enterprise cybersecurity solutions to safeguard our assets and information Conduct security analyses, drive risk decisions, and influence both infrastructure and product architecture across internal tools, frameworks, and applications. Gather and report on security metrics that demonstrate the relative cost/benefit of the security operations and other cybersecurity initiatives Manage cyber situational awareness of the cyber threat landscape and maintain threat monitoring services Work with senior leadership to identify and mitigate security risks Evolve and modernize authentication, access infrastructure, and policy to improve the employee experience while keeping our assets and information safe. Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and standards in line with industry best practices and regulatory requirements Provide guidance and support to other departments to ensure compliance with security policies and procedures Meet security audit mandates, standards, and requirements Effectively manage, monitor, and communicate enterprise security risk by maintaining visibility across the enterprise Advocate for security culture and educate colleagues across all parts of Archer. What you need: BS in Computer Science, Information Security, IT Management or related field 12 to 15 years of experience in Information Security and/or risk management, inclusive of experience with security principles, and in-depth defense techniques Minimum of 5  years in an information security role The ability to write code in one or more general-purpose languages, such as Python, or similar. Experience with security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS Controls CISSP certification is required Role requires effective communication, business and organizational intelligence, interpersonal skills and presentation skills, and the ability to make timely decisions based on sound judgment Bonus Qualifications: A Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field. In-depth foundational knowledge of computer systems, networking, security engineering, authentication, security protocols, and/or applied cryptography. Technical experience across a range of security disciplines - operating systems, infrastructure, cloud, web application, identity and access management, hardware, etc. Experience with securing hybrid on-premise and public cloud infrastructure (specifically AWS). Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communications, and conflict resolution and negotiation skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment Experience in the airline industry. At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between$235,200.00-$275,000.00. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.