Director of IT & Security | DEFCON AI · Teeming.ai
DEFCON AI
DEFCON AI helps logistics and mobility operators optimize decision-making with AI-driven modeling and simulation. It uses AI to model, simulate, and analyze transportation, supply chain, and storage…
DEFCON AI helps logistics and mobility operators optimize decision-making with AI-driven modeling and simulation. It uses AI to model, simulate, and analyze transportation, supply chain, and storage…
Elevator: B2B AI platform that models, simulates, and optimizes logistics, mobility, and supply-chain operations
Founded: 2022 (McLean, Virginia)
Funding: $44M seed led by Bessemer Venture Partners (Aug 2024)
Core tech: Machine learning, mathematical optimization, simulation, data analytics
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Logistics, mobility, supply chain and defense operational planning and optimization.
Founded
2022
Industry
Software Development
Tech Stack
Machine learning
Optimization algorithms
Simulation
Data analytics
Cloud-native
Funding Track Record
Seed- 2024-08-20
$44,000,000
Participation from Fifth Growth Fund and Red Cell Partners
Founders
What we do
Join the Team
Director of IT & Security
RemoteUnited States, US
Remote • United States, US
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Who you are
8+ years of progressive IT experience, including leadership responsibility
Direct ownership of at least one of the following:
CMMC 2.0 readiness or implementation
SOC 2 audits (Type I or Type II)
Experience operating in government contracting / defense / regulated environments
Strong working knowledge of:
NIST 800171 / NIST 80053
Identity and access management
Endpoint security and device management
Cloudbased IT environments (AWS, Azure, or similar)
Ability to communicate clearly with executives, auditors, and nontechnical stakeholders
Comfortable operating in a small company where priorities shift and handson work is sometimes required
Must be a U.S. Citizen working from within the United States
Prior experience supporting DoD programs or federal contracts
Active or previously held security clearance (or eligibility to obtain)
Experience scaling IT/security functions from ~30–50 employees upward
Familiarity with government approved tooling and compliance platforms
Experience managing or working alongside MSPs in regulated environments
What the job involves
Benefits
Top-of-market competitive salary, bonus, and equity package
100% employer paid comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental and vision for you and your family
Unlimited PTO, with your manager's approval
14 weeks of fully paid parental leave
Opportunities for professional development and continued learning
Occasional travel to our offices in Washington D.C or alternative locations to collaborate with your team in person
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We are seeking a Director of IT & Security to lead all information technology and security functions for our growing, mission driven organization supporting U.S. government, defense, and commercial clients
This role is both strategic and hands-on. You will own our security posture, compliance programs, and audit readiness (CMMC 2.0 and SOC 2), while also ensuring that day-to-day IT operations run smoothly
You will serve as the owner accountable for audits, security controls, and IT risk, while partnering closely with Operations, Engineering, HR, and Finance
This role reports directly to the Head of Ops and will help shape how our IT and security capabilities scale as the company grows
Security, Compliance & Risk (Primary Focus)
Own CMMC 2.0 and SOC 2 end-to-end, including:
Control design and implementation
Evidence collection and readiness
Audit coordination and remediation
Serve as the primary point of contact for auditors, assessors, and external security partners
Maintain and evolve security policies, standards, and procedures aligned with DoD and federal requirements
