Cybersecurity Program Manager

Aerosonic; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule

Profit sharing

Comprehensive benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Aerosonic, a Clearwater, FL-based leader in aviation instrumentation, seeks a Cybersecurity Program Manager to lead and maintain our cybersecurity and compliance program, focusing on CMMC Level 2 and NIST 800-171 compliance.

As the company’s internal cybersecurity leader, you will coordinate with MSPs, leadership, and cross‑functional teams to protect sensitive information, drive audit readiness, and embed security across engineering, operations, and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
• 3–5 years in cybersecurity, information security, compliance, or risk management.
• Working knowledge of cybersecurity and risk management frameworks.
• Experience developing security policies, risk assessments, and compliance docs.
• Strong project management, analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead cybersecurity and compliance program aligned with NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC Level 2.
• Manage documentation such as SSP, risk register, policies, and audit evidence.
• Coordinate audits, assessments, and customer compliance reviews.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity risks; oversee vulnerability management.
• Liaise with MSPs, leadership, auditors, and external stakeholders.
• Lead incident response and security awareness training.
• Collaborate with Eng, Ops, Quality, HR to embed security in processes.
• Assist with budget planning and resource management for cybersecurity.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Risk Management

Policy Development

Project Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, IS, or CS

Tools

NIST SP 800-171

CMMC

SSP Documentation

Job description

Founded in 1953, Aerosonic has grown to be a leader in aviation instrumentation and avionics equipment – including air data systems, standby displays, digital and mechanical standby instruments, sensors and probes. Our customers include the major manufacturers of today’s civil, military and business fixed wing and rotorcraft platforms as well as all branches of the US military forces. We are currently seeking an a highly motivated and intellectually curious Cybersecurity Program Manager to join our dynamic Finance team in a growing aerospace company located in beautiful Clearwater, FL.

The Role:

The Cybersecurity Program Manager is responsible for leading and maintaining Aerosonic’s cybersecurity and compliance program, with primary accountability for CMMC Level 2 and NIST 800-171 compliance. The role serves as the company’s internal cybersecurity leader, coordinating with managed service providers, corporate leadership, and cross-functional teams to protect sensitive information and maintain audit readiness.

Why Join Us:

• Impactful Work: Lead cybersecurity and compliance initiatives expertise through hands-on ownership that protect sensitive aerospace programs, support regulatory requirements and strengthen operational resilience.
• Innovative Culture: Partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, IT and executive leadership to integrate cybersecurity across the organization.
• Work-Life Balance: Benefit from a 9/80 schedule that supports flexibility while enabling meaningful contributions to mission-critical initiatives.
• Competitive Rewards: Receive a competitive salary, profit sharing program, and a comprehensive benefits package

What You'll Do:

• Lead and maintain Aerosonic’s cybersecurity and compliance program, ensuring alignment with NIST SP 800-171, CMMC Level 2, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Manage cybersecurity documentation and governance activities, including the System Security Plan (SSP), risk register, policies, procedures, and audit evidence.
• Coordinate cybersecurity audits, assessments, and certification activities, including preparation for CMMC and customer compliance reviews.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity risks while overseeing vulnerability management and remediation efforts.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Aerosonic, managed service providers, corporate leadership, auditors, and external stakeholders on cybersecurity matters.
• Lead incident response, security awareness training, and continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen the organization’s overall security posture.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Human Resources, and other departments to ensure cybersecurity requirements are integrated into business processes.
• Assist with budget planning and resource management for cybersecurity initiatives and technology investments.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Information Systems, or Computer Science
• 3-5 years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, compliance, risk management, or related discipline.
• Working knowledge of cybersecurity and risk management frameworks.
• Experience developing and maintaining security policies, procedures, risk assessments, and compliance documentation.
• Strong project management, analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

Disclaimer:

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8. U.S.C.1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. Aerosonic will require proof status before employment.

Aerosonic provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants and employees are treated fairly during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.