Unleash the Power of Multi-Mission Excellence: Safeguarding the Seas for the World's Navies.

Step into a world where cutting-edge technology meets unparalleled expertise. Ultra Maritime pioneers delivering multi-mission solutions that protect and empower the naval forces worldwide. With our extensive portfolio of capabilities, our innovations are utilized on naval fleets across our allied navies around the globe.

As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we tirelessly push the boundaries to develop advanced specialist systems that provide our 'five-eyes' Defense customers with an unbeatable warfighting edge. From surface vessels to sub-surface operations and unmanned platforms, we are revolutionizing the way naval missions are executed.

We thrive on collaboration and partnering with our customers to ensure mission success. Our expert solutions encompass an array of game-changing technologies, including state-of-the-art sonar, radar, and expendables.

Join us in shaping the future of naval warfare and together, we will safeguard the seas and empower navies worldwide!

Executive IT leadership position responsible for the strategic and operational leadership driving Ultra Maritime’s global security capabilities, responding with agility to meet evolving needs, creating a culture of security as an integral part of modern defense industry compliance. The role will be responsible for building a team, identifying the appropriate partners and crafting a multi-year security roadmap. This role is critical in ensuring the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of our information technology assets, while aligning with the dynamic, global landscape of legal and regulatory requirements.

Nationality Requirements

Candidates must be eligible to obtain the relevant security clearance required for the role, due to the nature of the programmes we deliver for our customers.

Job Description

• Leadership: Drive the Ultra Maritime security mindset and vision, refining the strategy to meet the goals, and maintaining a multi-year security roadmap. Lead security briefings for executive stakeholders.
• Advocacy and Communication: Consistently communicate and advocate for security best practices, reporting performance effectiveness to executive stakeholders. Draft comprehensive reports for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Modern Security Solutions: Lead the implementation and drive adoption of necessary security solutions. Ensure compliance with globally changing laws and regulations from the US, UK, Canada, and Australia.
• Policy Development and Compliance: Guide and partner in the development of information security policies, standards, and procedures, ensuring alignment with organizational performance dimensions. Develop and deploy cloud security policies and including incident response protocols.
• Threat Mitigation and Integrity: Evaluate and adapt security measures to mitigate emerging threats and vulnerabilities, focusing on protecting integrity and data security across Digital assets.
• Team Leadership and Development: Hire, lead and mentor a high-performing security team, handling performance management, workload balancing, and succession planning. Provide hands-on technical leadership in security measures design, implementation, and enforcement. Team management may include internal, external and global teams.
• Audits and Assessments: Conduct regular checks, audits and assessments to identify and improve security areas.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Collaborate closely with compliance, operations, shared services, legal, and all other departments as applicable to align security initiatives with company objectives.
• External Relations: Act as the main point of contact for security matters with external vendors and partners. Build and maintain relationships with government agencies and other stakeholders in the security compliance landscape.
• Training Programs: Facilitate interdepartmental training and development programs focused on security best practices.
• Budget Management: Manage operational and capital budgets for the cybersecurity department.
• Adaptability: Quick adaptability to a fast-paced security landscape, staying abreast of new technologies and approaches.

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A 5-10 years leadership experience with increasing levels of accountability in a mid to large organization.
• A minimum of 7 years' experience within information security.
• Experience with regulatory compliance as it relates to the defense industry.
• Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory and risk management requirements from a security perspective, including NIST, CMMC, ISO.
• Strategic leader with the ability to partner with business stakeholders, building and sustaining positive relationships.
• Experience working with cross-functional departments, such as corporate compliance, risk and audit.
• Highly effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong collaboration, facilitation, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to design and drive change.
• Demonstrated customer focus.
• Experience managing third-party vendors

Desired Education & Experience

• Advanced Degree in related field
• Defense related industry experience

License/Certification/Registration

• Industry relevant CISO certifications (CISSP, CISA, CISM or CRISC)

*May be required to maintain security clearance

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Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra Maritime is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a respectful, and diverse workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, marital status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

As a defense contractor, we are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and security. We operate a drug-free workplace and, where permitted by law, conduct pre-employment background checks and substance abuse screening.

We offer competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k match, paid time off and family leave, and much more! 

Reasonable accommodation statement: if you need an accommodation for any part of the application process, please email careers@ultra-us-gbs.com

Company: Ultra Maritime