Security Program Manager

Join Axon and be a Force for Good.

At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We’re explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other.

Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you’ll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.

Our Company

Our mission is to be the Global Leader in Airspace security.  Dedrone is a pioneering company dedicated to creating cutting-edge airspace security solutions, safeguarding people, assets, and sensitive information from the escalating threat of drones. Our advanced AI-driven software, complemented by state-of-the-art sensors and effectors, forms a comprehensive system that detects, tracks, identifies, and mitigates drone-related risks. With a customer base spanning over 40 countries, Dedrone is at the forefront of innovative airspace security solutions.

Your Impact

You will help us enhance Dedrone’s corporate and product security posture by advocating and planning environment to comply with industry best practices.  By ensuring that we are in line with those compliance frameworks, you will also ensure that Dedrone will benefit from them directly – actually enhancing the security of the environment rather than just complying with the requirements. 

What You’ll Do

Location: Sterling, VA -- Onsite   

Reports to: Director of Information Technology

Direct Reports: N/A 

• Act as a primary point of contact and subject matter expert on information security compliance, managing and controlling Dedrone’s security compliance program.
• Manage security compliance obligations with internal teams and external parties, such as customers, audit teams and authorizing bodies, to ensure objectives are met
• Working with other interested departments to develop information security policies, procedures, and guidelines and maintain authorization documentation
• Execute and mature a security assurance and compliance program to ensure program effectiveness and compliance with the information security program, security standards and other external requirements
• Develop and coordinate business continuity and incident plans and tests
• Assist others in understanding and implementing security policy objectives in ways that are cost effective and align with business objectives. Provide security input for business procedures and new projects.
• Participate in periodic security compliance activities including risk assessments, vendor security assessments and security awareness training
• Stay current on security industry trends, attack techniques, mitigation techniques, and security technologies by attending conferences, networking with peers, and other educational opportunities.
• Maintain appropriate logs, artifacts, and documentation to quickly and efficiently respond to security questionnaires and audits.
• Work independently

What You Bring

Basic Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience in information security including leadership responsibilities for compliance in a technical environment
• Strong organization, leadership, communication and project management skills
• Passion for ensuring high quality deliverables and customer experience
• Strong background in cloud security controls and experience implementing information security requirements in cloud environments
• Have working experience of one or more of the following: ISO 27001, FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, DISA SRG, or other security compliance related processes
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Preferred:Qualifications:

• Information security related certifications
• Experience in US state or local government security programs
• Experience with EU security programs and requirements
• Experience with security of cloud environments
• Experience with international data security and privacy standards

Benefits that Benefit You

• Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
• Discretionary paid time off
• Paid parental leave for all
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Fitness Programs
• Emotional & Mental Wellness support
• Learning & Development programs
• And yes, we have snacks in our offices

Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work.

Don’t meet every single requirement? That's ok. At Axon, we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If you’re excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Important Notes

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.

Axon’s mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Axon’s impact on the environment. All Axon employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Axon employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity and fosters inclusion. We’re committed to hiring the best talent — regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances — and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email recruitingops@axon.com. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.