Senior Director, Cybersecurity at Archer

San Jose, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Aerospace, CybersecurityIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree and demonstrate at least 10 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a strong preference for a Master’s degree. They must have expertise in enterprise cybersecurity strategy, including NIST CSF Adaptive/Resilient maturity, and a proven track record of leading security operations, vulnerability management, and incident response. Experience with authentication modernization, access infrastructure, and security policy enhancement is also required, along with familiarity with NIST, FAA, CMMC, and ISO 27001 standards.

Responsibilities

The Senior Director, Cybersecurity will oversee cybersecurity operations, including monitoring, vulnerability assessments, and incident response, and will design and implement enterprise-wide cybersecurity solutions to safeguard critical infrastructure. They will lead authentication modernization, access infrastructure, and security policy enhancement, develop and enforce security policies in compliance with relevant standards, implement AI-driven Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) and zero-trust architecture, co-chair cross-functional working groups, collaborate with regulators and partners, establish cybersecurity training programs, and establish cyber-physical security measures to protect avionics systems and supply chain infrastructure. Furthermore, they will implement cyber resilience testing, develop cloud security frameworks, drive risk-based vulnerability management, create board-level reporting, and lead third-party security assessments.

Skills

Cybersecurity Operations
Vulnerability Assessments
Incident Response
Cybersecurity Solutions Design
Authentication Modernization
Security Policy Development
NIST
FAA
CMMC
ISO 27001
AI-Driven Threat Detection
Zero-Trust Architecture
Threat Exposure Management
Regulatory Compliance
Security Training
SOAR
SIEM
Vendor Risk Management

Archer

Designs and develops electric vertical takeoff aircraft

About Archer

Archer designs and develops electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft aimed at transforming urban transportation. Their aircraft operate by taking off and landing vertically, which allows them to navigate congested city environments efficiently. Archer targets urban commuters, city planners, and transportation networks, offering eco-friendly solutions to improve urban mobility. Unlike traditional transportation methods, Archer's eVTOLs provide a sustainable alternative that reduces environmental impact. The company generates revenue through the sale of its aircraft and may also offer air taxi services in the future. Archer's goal is to lead the shift towards sustainable air mobility, making urban commuting more efficient and environmentally friendly.

Palo Alto, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2020Year Founded
$637.8MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Automotive & TransportationIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Performance Bonus

Risks

Regulatory challenges from FAA and DOT may delay operational plans.
Increased competition from companies like Joby Aviation could impact market share.
Reliance on strategic partnerships poses risks if expectations are not met.

Differentiation

Archer focuses on sustainable urban air mobility with all-electric eVTOL aircraft.
The company targets urban commuters with eco-friendly, time-saving air taxi services.
Archer's strategic partnerships enhance its market reach and operational capabilities.

Upsides

Archer secured $430M funding, strengthening its financial position for growth.
FAA approval for LA air taxi services positions Archer for urban mobility leadership.
Planned LA air mobility network could significantly reduce commuter travel times.

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