# Head of IT and Cybersecurity

> TRL11, Inc. · Irvine, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-07-03

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Operations

## Description

TRL11, Inc. is a venture-backed startup developing advanced video technology for space and aerospace/defense applications. The company is building technology for demanding environments where security, reliability, and thoughtful systems design matter. This is an opportunity to join a growing business at a formative stage and help establish the foundations that support both day-to-day operations and long-term compliance readiness.

As Head of IT and Cybersecurity, you will take on a broad, high-impact mandate across internal IT, security, and business systems. This role is well suited to a hands-on leader who enjoys building functions from the ground up, working across technical and operational teams, and creating practical processes that can scale with the company. You will play a central role in shaping how the organization approaches security, compliance, and internal systems as it continues to grow.

### Responsibilities

-   Build out the IT and cybersecurity functions.
-   Own the system security plan.
-   Prepare for and achieve CMMC Level 2 certification with a C3PAO.
-   Build and integrate business systems.
-   Handle basic IT helpdesk items while the team scales.
-   Help scale the IT and cybersecurity teams while the business is still small.

## Requirements

-   Bachelor's degree in information management systems, computer science, or a similar field.
-   Experience working at companies that design and build their own hardware and software products, along with a track record of helping scale IT and cybersecurity functions in a small company environment.
-   Major contributor or leadership experience within an IT or cybersecurity team, with experience designing, building, certifying, and managing systems in a compliance-heavy environment.
-   Hands-on experience with enterprise IT infrastructure, security tooling, cloud environments, identity and access management, cloud security, and DevOps practices.
-   Strong knowledge of CMMC, NIST 800-171, and FedRAMP, with experience applying Agile practices and NIST SP 800-218.
-   Experience working effectively with leadership, auditors and assessors, customers, software engineering, and operations stakeholders.
-   Eligibility to work in the United States is required.
-   Experience with ISO 12207 is a plus.
-   CISSP, CISM, or Security+ certification is preferred.

## Benefits

-   Unlimited Paid Time Off (with prior approval), for Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays, Maternity, Paternity

## Apply

[Apply at TRL11, Inc.](https://apply.workable.com/trl11-inc/j/B60B9442C3/apply)

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