Senior Cybersecurity Executives
What you'd do
Are you ready to lead cybersecurity at the highest level of national security? DHS is seeking visionary executives for the roles of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (DCISO). These are premier leadership positions in the DHS Cybersecurity Service (DHS-CS), responsible for shaping and executing the Department's cybersecurity strategy across one of the world's most complex and critical networks.
Major duties
As CISO, you will be the principal cybersecurity advisor to the CIO, leading the statutory DHS Information Security Program. You'll architect and oversee DHS's information security strategy, ensuring compliance with FISMA, Clinger-Cohen, OMB directives, and other federal mandates. You will direct strategic planning, workforce development, and multi-year IT investments driving department-wide programs that safeguard national security. As DCISO, you'll be the right hand to the CISO executing the Department's security strategy, leading Headquarters cybersecurity operations, and ensuring seamless day-to-day protection of DHS's information assets. You will apply your technical executive leadership expertise to: Advise senior DHS leadership and drive enterprise cybersecurity strategy, policy, risk management, and operations. Lead and enhance the DHS information security program, ensuring full compliance with federal requirements. Direct long-range planning and implementation of cybersecurity operations-including security engineering, risk management, and cyber defense. Integrate and align security programs across DHS components, fostering a unified, risk-driven approach. Champion adoption of emerging technologies, including AI, to stay ahead of evolving threats. Build, inspire, and lead large multidisciplinary teams, promoting innovation and operational excellence. Forge partnerships with government, industry, and international stakeholders to expand DHS's cyber capabilities. Ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of DHS information systems supporting national security. Communicate and implement strategic plans, priorities, and initiatives across the Department. Represent DHS as the principal liaison for information security with external organizations and in key forums.
What you need to qualify
These positions are in the Executive Track. DHS Cybersecurity Service employees start at career levels and salaries matching their experience and expertise. Minimum 15+ years of cybersecurity experience and 5+ years in executive leadership. Proven ability to lead expansive, high-impact cybersecurity programs at enterprise-scale. Seasoned executive ready to oversee national cybersecurity initiatives and multi-level organizations, reporting directly to presidential appointees. DHS Cybersecurity Service employees start at career levels and salaries matching their experience and expertise. To learn more about DHS Cybersecurity Service career tracks and levels, visit our application portal.
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