Description

This senior‑level hire will serve as the organization’s CISO, Facility Security Officer (FSO), and compliance authority. The role leads cybersecurity strategy, implements CMMC and GCC High controls, manages security programs, and ensures compliance for government contracts.

Skills

aerospace defense, CMMC, nist, DFARS, itar, gcc, Compliance, Audit, cissp, cism, cisa, Fe

Lead CMMC program implementation and ensure GCC High compliance for defense programs.Serve as CISO and FSO overseeing facility security, information security, cybersecurity policy, and regulatory compliance.Conduct enterprise risk assessments, vulnerability analysis, and incident response planning.Lead internal/external audits, gap assessments, and remediation plans.Interface directly with DoD, federal regulators, and auditors.Provide cybersecurity awareness training and guidance to staff.Track metrics, report on cyber posture, and advise executive leadership.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

senior level (7+ years cybersecurity/compliance; prior FSO experience required).Strong leadership and communication skills; able to influence executive decision‑making.Ability to interface with government regulators and defense customers.Experience creating policies, remediation plans, and cyber maturity tracking.Ability to obtain/maintain required clearances (mandatory for FSO).Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chatsworth, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $70.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chatsworth,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 11, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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