Head of Security

AI-first robotics company building flexible robotic assembly factories for U.S. manufacturing and dual-use applications.

San Francisco, United States
About Foundry Robotics

Foundry Robotics operates AI-driven robotic cells for assembly, including defense and dual-use robotics, battery-pack assembly, and advanced hardware sub-assemblies.

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About the Role

You will own the end-to-end security and compliance program. You will lead CMMC certification, protect controlled and export-controlled data, establish security architecture and incident response, manage vendor risk, maintain regulatory alignment, and build the security team, roadmap, and budget.

Requirements

  • Facility security requirements knowledge
  • Facility Security Officer experience
  • Experience leading a CMMC Level 2 or NIST SP 800-171 assessment
  • Knowledge of DFARS, CUI handling, and ITAR or EAR export controls
  • Identity, endpoint, network, and AWS security expertise
  • Experience building or scaling a security function
  • U.S. person status for ITAR-controlled work

Responsibilities

  • Drive CMMC Level 2 certification, evidence collection, and C3PAO assessment
  • Own NIST SP 800-171 and DFARS compliance
  • Administer ITAR and EAR export-control programs
  • Maintain AS9100 and SOC 2 alignment
  • Own identity, endpoint, and network security
  • Define CUI boundary architecture across edge, on-premises, and cloud infrastructure
  • Own incident response plans, tabletop exercises, and incident leadership
  • Manage vendor and third-party risk
  • Build the security roadmap and budget
  • Hire, mentor, and lead security staff

Benefits

  • Equity compensation
  • Comprehensive health coverage
  • Dental coverage
  • Vision coverage
  • Generous PTO