Senior Cybersecurity​/Chief Information Officer SME Security Clearance

Position: Senior Cybersecurity/Chief Information Officer SME with Security Clearance
SENIOR CYBERSECURITY/CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER SME KEY PERSONNEL POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION OVERVIEW
We are seeking an exceptional Senior Cybersecurity/Chief Information Officer Subject Matter Expert to serve as the Key Personnel lead supporting the DoD Military Community and Family organization. This is a critical leadership position requiring extensive DoD cybersecurity expertise and the ability to serve as an authoritative expert on Risk Management Framework, Zero Trust Architecture, and enterprise cybersecurity initiatives. LOCATION

• Primary:
Remote/Contractor Facility

• Secondary:
Monthly onsite support in Alexandria, VA

• Travel:
Occasional CONUS/OCONUS travel as required SECURITY CLEARANCE

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Required:

Active Secret (minimum)

• Preferred:
Active Top Secret with eligibility for TS/SCI
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience Requirements:
1. Minimum 20 years of experience in DoD IT and Cybersecurity environments
2. Minimum 20 years of experience supporting DoD C&A/A&A (Certification & Accreditation/Assessment & Authorization) activities, with demonstrated expertise across the evolution of DoD's risk management frameworks:
o DITSCAP (legacy)
o DIACAP (legacy)
o Current Risk Management Framework (RMF)
o Direct involvement in ATO processes including package development, control implementation, continuous monitoring, and coordination with Authorizing Officials
3. Minimum 10 years supporting Department of Defense IT and Cybersecurity programs equivalent or Service Headquarters level
4. Minimum 7 years serving in a DoD CIO and Authorizing Official (AO) or equivalent capacity Required Certifications (must possess one):

• Global Security Leadership Certification (GSLC)

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

• Certified Information Systems Manager (CISM)

• Another Level 3 authorized IAT/IAM certification per DoDD 8140.01 and DoD Cyber Workforce Management Program PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Leadership:

• Serve as principal cybersecurity advisor to CIO and Authorizing Official

• Lead enterprise-wide Zero Trust Architecture implementation

• Drive compliance with DoD cybersecurity mandates and DISA requirements

• Provide executive-level briefings on cybersecurity posture and risk management Risk Management Framework:

• Oversee 6+ active RMF packages in eMASS platform

• Serve as expert on NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5.1.1 control families

• Develop and maintain System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs)

• Manage Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M) remediation efforts

• Prepare ATO/ATO-C/IATT/dATO letters and appointment documentation Technical Expertise:

• Lead cybersecurity architecture reviews aligned with DoDAF standards

• Oversee vulnerability assessments and penetration testing programs

• Direct STIG/SRG compliance initiatives across MC&FP enterprise

• Guide Software Assurance (SwA) and secure Dev Ops practices

• Implement continuous monitoring and threat hunting strategies AI/ML

Innovation:

• Oversee development of AI-powered SOP documentation system (90-day delivery)

• Direct creation of ML solution for automated RMF control validation (120-day delivery)

• Ensure AI implementations comply with Executive Order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy AI Program Management:

• Lead team of cybersecurity professionals and technical specialists

• Coordinate with multiple stakeholders including DoD CIO, DISA, US Cyber Command

• Manage complex deliverable schedules with monthly and quarterly requirements

• Oversee transition activities and knowledge transfer processes DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with AWS Gov Cloud environments (IL2, IL4, IL5)

• Familiarity with MC&FP mission and military family support programs

• Knowledge of Defense Business Systems certification processes

• Experience with DCIPS or casualty management systems

• Understanding of Section 508 accessibility requirements

• Previous experience as contractor Key Personnel on major DoD contracts TECHNICAL ENVIRONMENT

• AWS Gov Cloud (Production, Pre-production, Test, Development environments)

• Technologies:
Windows/.NET, Java J2EE, Angular, Word Press, Oracle APEX

• Databases: SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL

• Security Tools: eMASS, STIG…