Director, Security & Compliance

Job Title

Director, Security & Compliance

Role Summary

Lead Snowcap's security and compliance program for a CUI-bearing cryogenic test facility and upcoming manufacturing build-out. Own NIST SP 800-171 / CMMC L2 readiness, physical security for a sensitive facility, threat intelligence, incident response, and federal / law-enforcement liaison.

This is a contract-to-FTE role: drive assessment readiness and control implementation in the first six months, then convert to Director, Security & Compliance to sustain and scale the program.

Experience Level

Senior — typically 15+ years of senior security leadership experience (explicitly stated).

Responsibilities

Accountable for end-to-end security posture, compliance, and relationships required for a government-facing program and sensitive facility.

• Lead preparation for a 3PAO / C3PAO assessment against NIST SP 800-171 Rev 2: SSP, POA&M, evidence collection, and SPRS scoring.
• Drive CMMC Level 2 readiness and advise on control uplift strategies.
• Design, commission, and operate physical security for the Florida cryogenic test facility and subsequent manufacturing sites (access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, visitor management, CUI-rated workspaces).
• Stand up and operate threat intelligence covering physical threats, insider risk, supply-chain compromise, and actors interested in superconducting technology.
• Own IAM, endpoint hardening, network/cloud posture, vulnerability management, and secure SDLC integration to meet 800-171 baselines.
• Build and exercise incident response (tabletops at least twice per year) and security awareness / role-based training for CUI handlers and privileged users.
• Manage DFARS 252.204-7012 incident reporting, subcontractor flow-downs, and supply-chain risk for fab and equipment vendors.
• Partner with legal and operations on ITAR / EAR classification and data segmentation for manufacturing and engineering data.
• Serve as senior liaison with federal law enforcement, the intelligence community, and partner agencies; chair security governance with senior leadership.

Requirements

Must-have experience and attributes to successfully run a high-stakes compliance and security program.

• 15+ years of senior security leadership in government-aligned programs, defense contractors, federal law enforcement, or the intelligence community.
• Direct accountability for leading an organization through a NIST SP 800-171 / DFARS 7012 assessment (SSP and POA&M ownership, SPRS score defense, 3PAO engagement) or clear plan to acquire that capability immediately.
• Experience standing up physical security for a facility from construction to operation (sensitive/controlled/high-value facilities).
• Demonstrated strength in at least two areas: cyber compliance/governance, physical security at scale, threat intelligence and risk management, executive protection, or inter-agency liaison.
• Startup operating mindset: able to write policy, negotiate vendors, and prioritize pragmatic compliance on tight timelines.
• U.S. person and clearance-eligible; successful background investigation required.

Education Requirements

Certifications and advanced credentials referenced in the posting include CISSP, CISM, or equivalent senior federal security background. CMMC-AB Registered Practitioner, CCP, or CCA are listed as strong positives. Advanced credentials such as a PhD or executive fellowships were noted as distinguishing but not required. No specific bachelor’s/master’s degree requirement was stated; equivalent senior security experience is acceptable.

About the Company

Company: Snowcap Compute

Headquarters: San Francisco, CA, United States

Snowcap Compute develops commercial superconducting digital computers using Josephson junction–based PCL logic that operate at cryogenic temperatures, aiming for dramatically lower power than CMOS. The company combines expertise in quantum physics, cryogenic engineering, and semiconductor manufacturing to build production superconducting chips.