US Cybersecurity and Customer Trust Director

Dassault Systèmes; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Dassault Systèmes is seeking a Cyber Security Director to represent the group as the senior US-based leader in security, reporting to the Group CISO. You will drive customer trust, regulatory engagement, and enterprise cybersecurity across defense, aerospace, critical infrastructure, and manufacturing.

The role requires deep technical leadership, US citizenship and clearance eligibility, and the ability to translate global strategy into local execution while partnering with account teams and the

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity with enterprise leadership, government affairs, or defense.
• Deep technical expertise in cybersecurity operations, risk management, compliance, or architecture.
• Proven experience engaging with US regulatory bodies (e.g., CISA, DoD) and defense/intelligence sectors.
• US citizenship required; eligibility for security clearance is a must for this role.
• Familiarity with frameworks such as CMMC, FedRAMP, NIST 800-171, and ITAR/EAR compliance.

Responsibilities

• Act as the senior US-based representative for security discussions with enterprises in defense, aerospace, critical infrastructure, and manufacturing.
• Manage relationships, audit responses, and executive-level trust conversations with customers, working with account teams and cloud advocates.
• Oversee US-based cybersecurity operations and translate priorities into local execution, aligning with global strategy.

Skills

Cybersecurity leadership

Regulatory experience

US security clearance

Stakeholder management

Security architecture

Job description

Role & Responsibilities

The Cyber Security Director, represent Dassault Systèmes as the Group CISO’s senior leader in the United States.

In this role, you will lead customer trust and cybersecurity engagements across three key areas:

• Customer Engagement: Act as the senior US-based representative for security discussions with enterprises in defense, aerospace, critical infrastructure, and manufacturing. You’ll handle contractual security commitments, audit responses, and executive-level trust conversations, working closely with account teams and cloud advocates.
• Regulatory & Government Affairs: Serve as the primary point of contact for US authorities on cybersecurity and data protection, including CISA, DoW, and sector regulators. You’ll manage relationships, respond to inquiries, and participate in industry forums shaping cybersecurity policy.
• Internal Leadership: Oversee US-based cybersecurity operations, ensuring alignment with global strategy. You’ll act as the bridge between the US entity and the global CISO organization, translating priorities into local execution.

This is your opportunity to drive cybersecurity excellence in a role that blends technical depth, regulatory expertise, and strategic leadership.

Qualifications

Mandatory

• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on enterprise leadership, government affairs, or defense.
• Deep technical expertise in cybersecurity operations, risk management, compliance, or architecture.
• Proven experience engaging with US regulatory bodies (e.g., CISA, DoW) and defense/intelligence sectors.
• US citizenship required; eligibility for security clearance is a must for this role.
• Familiarity with frameworks such as CMMC, FedRAMP, NIST 800-171, and ITAR/EAR compliance.

Preferred

• Experience working in French or European multinational environments.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage with diverse stakeholders, from engineers to C-suite executives.

Inclusion statement

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at 3DS are based on merit, qualifications and abilities. 3DS is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or medical or common conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, national origin, ancestry, age (40 and above), disability, veteran status, military service, application for military service, genetic information, receipt of free medical care, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. 3DS will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable state laws and local ordinances. We are committed to fair employment practices and will evaluate all candidates based on their qualifications, regardless of past arrest or conviction history.

Compensation & Benefits

Dassault Systèmes offers an excellent salary with potential for bonus, commensurate with experience. Benefits include a choice of plans providing comprehensive coverage for medical, dental, vision care for employee & dependents as well as employee life, short & long term disability, tuition reimbursement, immediate 401K enrollment, 401K match (50 cents on the dollar, up to the first 8% of your eligible compensation that you contribute based on match eligibility criteria), flexible time off policy, and 10 paid holidays.

Salary Pay Transparency

Compensation for the role will be commensurate with experience. The total expected compensation range will be between $210000 and $250000, representing the base salary (or annualized salary based on estimated hourly compensation) and target bonus.