Senior Cybersecurity GRC Engineer

The posting, as Pdwcareers wrote it

Performance Drone Works (PDW) is building the next generation of tactical robotic systems used across defense, national security, and public safety missions. We are building a new center of engineering excellence to design our new category of tactical robotic systems and the industrial capacity to deliver them, bringing decisive airpower into the hands of every operator. We are not here to make promises; we are here to deliver real systems with real capabilities for real missions.

You will join a team of operators, engineers, and builders who solve hard problems with humility and focus. We design and produce multi-mission aerial systems that operators trust to perform in real-world conditions, reliably, repeatedly, and at scale. Our approach is grounded in operator-centered design, rapid iteration from field use, and U.S.-based manufacturing. We operate by a clear set of values: Mission First, Aim Farther, Own It, Win Together. This is how we build advantage and how we help protect our service members, our communities, and our country.

Now, we’re entering a new phase of growth and are looking for a Senior Cybersecurity GRC Engineer to help build, operate, and mature PDW's cybersecurity and compliance program. This is a hands-on technical role for a cybersecurity practitioner who can translate requirements from CMMC, ISO 27001, ITAR, and customer obligations into practical controls - and personally help implement, validate, and improve those controls across the organization.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as a senior technical contributor to PDW's cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance program, helping define priorities, technical standards, control requirements, and roadmaps across enterprise IT, engineering, manufacturing, and business systems.
• Lead and support readiness efforts for applicable compliance frameworks and customer requirements, including CMMC, NIST SP 800-171, ISO 27001, ITAR and export-control obligations, and other defense-industry security requirements.
• Translate regulatory, contractual, and framework requirements into clear, actionable technical and administrative controls; partner with system owners to implement controls that are effective, sustainable, and appropriate for PDW's operating environment.
• Own and continuously improve core GRC processes, including risk assessments, control assessments, system security plans, plans of action and milestones, evidence collection, policy and standard development, third-party risk, audit preparation, and remediation tracking.
• Remain hands-on in cybersecurity operations: configure, administer, tune, and validate security tooling such as endpoint detection and response, identity and access management, email security, logging, security monitoring, and related controls.
• Ensure standardized vulnerability-management processes are consistently followed across the organization, including asset coverage, scan cadence, remediation tracking, exception management, and eviden

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those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, climb, and move about regularly throughout the day and lift / carry up to 25 pounds. Must have manual dexterity to operate standard office or manufacturing equipment. Must be physically capable of occasionally assisting with the setup, movement, and installation of computer, networking, or security-related equipment.

Work Environment
PDW will consider remote, hybrid, or on-site work arrangements for the right candidate. This role requires the use of standard office and computing equipment and close cross-departmental collaboration with both independent and team-based responsibilities. Occasional travel between PDW sites, partner locations, industry events, or other business locations may be required. Standard work hours are PDW's core business hours, with availability outside those hours as needed for significant cybersecurity incidents or operational priorities.

Benefits
PDW values our team, and we offer a compensation package reflective of your experience and capabilities. Benefits include:

• Comprehensive BCBS medical, dental, and vision coverage; 80% sponsored by the company.
• Safe Harbor 401(K) with company match.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• On-site gym at our Denver, CO & Huntsville, AL locations.
• Employer provided life insurance.
• Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• A work environment that encourages teamwork and innovation.
• Competitive salary, generous paid time off (PTO), and flexible leave options.

EEO Statement
PDW is an equal opportunity employer that upholds all federal and state non-discrimination laws. We ensure a fair and unbiased evaluation for employment for all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, medical condition, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.