Cybersecurity Administrator, Data Loss Prevention

• CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio that gives the ultimate advantage—domain dominance. The company's products are powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), empowering warfighters, commercial air operators
• border protection teams to act faster, adapt rapidly
• stay ahead of evolving threats.
• CHAOS Industries was founded in 2022 and has raised a total of $1 billion in funding from leading investors, including 8VC, Accel
• Valor Equity Partners. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle
• London. For more information, please visit www.chaosinc.com .
• Role Overview:
• We are seeking a Cybersecurity Administrator focused on Data Loss Prevention (DLP) to help protect sensitive company, customer
• government data across our rapidly expanding environment. This role will be responsible for implementing, monitoring
• improving enterprise DLP controls and broader cybersecurity protections across endpoints, cloud environments, collaboration platforms
• The ideal candidate has hands-on experience managing modern enterprise security tooling within regulated or defense-adjacent environments, particularly Microsoft GCC High ecosystems and cloud-first security architectures. This individual will work closely with IT, Security Operations, Engineering, Legal, HR
• executive leadership to ensure sensitive data remains protected while enabling business agility and collaboration.
• This is a highly visible role with direct impact on the security posture of a fast-scaling defense organization

Responsibilities

• Data Loss Prevention & Information Protection
• Administer and optimize enterprise DLP solutions across endpoints, email, cloud storage, collaboration tools, and SaaS platforms
• Develop and maintain DLP policies for Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), Intellectual Property (IP), export-controlled data, and other sensitive information
• Monitor and investigate DLP alerts, policy violations, and anomalous data movement activities
• Tune detection rules to reduce false positives while improving visibility into high-risk behaviors
• Partner with Engineering and Program teams to classify and secure sensitive sensor, hardware, and software development data
• Support insider threat detection and mitigation efforts
• Implement and maintain Microsoft Purview DLP and information protection capabilities within Microsoft GCC High environments
• Security Operations & Administration
• Administer and support cybersecurity platforms including:
• Microsoft GCC High
• Zscaler’s product line
• CrowdStrike
• PIM/PAM tools
• Multiple SIEMs
• Next Gen Firewalls
• Assist with administration of endpoint protection, identity management, SIEM, CASB, email security, and related cybersecurity platforms
• Monitor security telemetry and alerts across endpoints, cloud services, and network infrastructure
• Support incident response activities related to unauthorized data access, insider threats, and exfiltration attempts
• Conduct root cause analysis and remediation for security incidents
• Maintain system hardening standards and security baselines
• Collaborate with IT teams to secure infrastructure across multiple office locations
• Compliance & Governance
• Support compliance initiatives including CMMC, NIST 800-171, DFARS, and other defense-related cybersecurity frameworks
• Assist with audits, evidence collection, policy documentation, and remediation tracking
• Develop and maintain security documentation, procedures, and user guidance
• Help implement data retention, handling, and secure sharing policies
• Assist with secure enclave and GCC High operational requirements
• Security Awareness
• Partner with leadership to improve employee awareness around data handling and security best practices
• Assist in phishing simulations and security training initiatives
• Help cultivate a strong security-first culture across the organization
• Minimum Requirements:
• 3–7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, systems administration, or DLP-focused roles
• Hands-on experience administering Microsoft GCC High and equivalent regulated Linux environments
• Experience with Microsoft Purview, Defender, and DLP technologies
• Experience managing or supporting:
• Zscaler
• Palo Alto platforms
• Microsoft Purview
• CrowdStrike
• ThreatLocker
• Datadog
• Familiarity with endpoint security, zero trust architectures, identity/access management, and cloud security controls
• Understanding of security principles related to data classification, encryption, access control, and insider threat prevention
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST 800-171, CMMC, CIS Controls, or ISO 27001
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and incident response skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced startup environment
• Must be a U.S. Citizen eligible for government facilities and sensitive information
• Ability to obtain additional security clearances as required by contract
• Preferred Requirements:
• Active Security Clearance
• Experience supporting defense, aerospace, government contracting, or regulated technology environments
• Familiarity with handling CUI, ITAR, EAR, or export-controlled data
• Familiarity with implementing DLP for AI and LLM tools, Cloud and Local
• Experience integrating security telemetry across multiple enterprise platforms
• Experience with automation or scripting using PowerShell, Python, or similar languages
• Security certifications such as Security+, CySA+, CISSP, GSEC, or equivalent
• Experience scaling security programs in high-growth organizations
• Experience operating within multi-office or distributed environments
• Why CHAOS?
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company
• Additional benefits : 401k (+ 50% company match up to 6% of pay), FSA, HSA, life insurance, and more
• Our Perks: Free daily lunch, ‘No meeting Fridays’, unlimited PTO, casual dress code
• Compensation Components: Competitive base salaries, generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance, and (coming soon!) annual bonuses
• Team Growth: 250 employees and counting across 5 global offices
• The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base compensation range and excludes additional earnings such as bonus, equity
• benefits. If your compensation requirements fall outside of the range, we still encourage you to apply. The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations.
• Recruiting Agencies: CHAOS Industries does not accept unsolicited resumes or outreach. Unsolicited submissions will not be reviewed or compensated.
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