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Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Location: Virginia Base Pay Range: $250,000.00/yr - $300,000.00/yr As CISO, you will be responsible for leading and overseeing the organization's cybersecurity strategy, ensuring the protection of critical defense-related information and infrastructure. This role requires a highly experienced security leader with a deep understanding of cybersecurity within the defense sector, including compliance with government regulations, risk management, and secure technology implementation. Key Responsibilities: Cybersecurity Strategy & Governance: Develop and implement a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy aligned with the organization's defense objectives and regulatory requirements. Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity risks, ensuring resilience against cyber threats. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with defense-related security standards, such as NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53, CMMC, ITAR, and other government regulations. Incident Response & Threat Intelligence: Lead the organization's incident response team, managing cybersecurity incidents and coordinating with relevant agencies. Security Architecture & Implementation: Oversee the design and deployment of secure systems, networks, and applications to protect sensitive defense data. Collaboration & Liaison: Act as the primary liaison with government agencies, intelligence communities, and industry partners regarding cybersecurity matters. Security Awareness & Training: Develop and implement security awareness programs for employees and stakeholders to strengthen cybersecurity culture. Vendor & Supply Chain Security: Evaluate and manage cybersecurity risks across third-party vendors and defense contractors. Budgeting & Resource Allocation: Define and manage the cybersecurity budget, ensuring appropriate allocation of resources to security initiatives. Qualifications & Experience: Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. Experience: Minimum 10+ years in cybersecurity leadership roles, preferably in the defense, aerospace, or government sectors. Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, GIAC, or equivalent security certifications preferred. Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, secure systems architecture, cryptographic methods, and cyber defense tactics. Crisis Management: Experience handling cybersecurity incidents and crisis situations in high-stakes environments. Seniority level: Executive Employment type: Full-time Job function: Information Technology Industries: Information Services #J-18808-Ljbffr Henderson Scott UK

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