Chief Information Security Officer

Overview 

cyDaptiv Solutions is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) with experience supporting Enterprise scale Cybersecurity and Information Assurance projects. The CISO must have knowledge of Risk Management, Penetration Testing, and Vulnerability Assessment. 

The CISO will play a critical role in developing and implementing a comprehensive information management and cybersecurity strategy.  The successful candidate will have experience providing oversight and guidance on cybersecurity matters. 

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Responsibilities: 

• Manage cybersecurity staff to support overall program execution. Be knowledgeable of Federal, Departmental, and security regulations when developing functional and technical requirements; serve as a POC for Information System with security issues.
• Prepare and update reports to ensure that the unit complies with mandated internal and external security reporting requirements, including Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) and CPIC.
• Build security into the system development process and define security specifications to Support the acquisition of new systems.
• Coordinate security program and system elements with the agency IT Program Managers by evaluating system environments for security requirements and controls including: IT Security Architecture, hardware, software, telecommunications, security trends, and associated threats and vulnerabilities.

• Monitor and coordinate patch management and scanning techniques for all unit systems; participate in identification and mitigation of all system vulnerabilities.
• Ensure that Vulnerability and/or Compliance scans/reports are processed in accordance with the Continuous Monitoring plan/strategy.
• Assist the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) in any other security related duties, as required.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, IT, Cybersecurity or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in professional Information Security roles including administering Information Technology security policies and procedures for classified programs at multiple security levels.
• Strong knowledge of Information Security frameworks, such as NIST, ISO, and CIS
• Experience developing and presenting insight reports and presentations communicating KPIs and cybersecurity concepts.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills to provide IA / cybersecurity guidance to relevant project stakeholders. 
• Certifications not required but preferred:
  • PMP
  • CISSP (most preferred), CCSP, CIPP, CAP, CASP / GSLC / CISM/CSM or other industry standard security certifications

Job Type: 

• Full-time in Lakewood, CO or Reston, VA 
• Hybrid work environment
• Generous relocation allowance

About cyDaptiv Solutions 

cyDaptiv Solutions, Inc. is a firm specializing in Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity Solutions Integration, Risk Management & Compliance, IT Services, and Project Management. cyDaptiv’s Information Technology professionals have significant experience delivering services for enterprise scale IT systems in a variety of DoD environments. Led by PMP certified Project Managers, cyDaptiv’s skilled and experienced technology professionals deliver high impact results in short-term focused engagements and long-term IT service and support delivery in both CONUS and OCONUS locations. We have dynamic teams supporting projects in the US (including Hawaii), Korea, Japan, and Germany.