Director of IT Security

About the role

The Director of IT Security will act as the security hub for ETAP, aligning IT, Engineering/R&D, Quality, Legal and business leadership around a unified security strategy. Based in Irvine, CA, the role requires close collaboration with internal teams and sister‑company security groups, as well as travel for audits and compliance activities.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a practical, scalable security program that reduces risk while minimizing bureaucracy.
• Coordinate end‑to‑end security operations, including risk management, incident response, audit preparation, vendor reviews and security training.
• Own and manage security obligations tied to the National Security Agreement and other federal/customer requirements, ensuring audit readiness and evidence management.
• Partner with Engineering/R&D, Quality, Legal, HR, Finance and Operations to embed security into product development and daily operations.
• Provide leadership with timely visibility on security posture, gaps and remediation progress.

Required profile

• Proven ability to influence without direct authority and drive cross‑functional alignment.
• Strong communication skills to convey security strategy and status to senior leadership.
• Experience managing security programs in a technology‑focused environment.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for audits and collaboration.

Required skills