Vice President of Cybersecurity (Hybrid)
Vice President of Cybersecurity (Hybrid)
IsI Enterprises
Herndon, VA
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$150,000.00/yr - $175,000.00/yr
Join IsI as our Vice President of Cybersecurity and take the helm in safeguarding our computing environments and client systems within the Defense Industrial Base. This critical role focuses on driving our cybersecurity operations across cloud and on-premise platforms, including intelligence, response, vulnerability management, and advanced threat hunting—all while adhering to NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC standards. You'll spearhead the development and leadership of a top-tier national cybersecurity team, utilizing your skills to inspire and drive excellence. We're seeking a visionary leader proficient in strategic thinking, clear communication, and effective team management. If you're ready to lead high-impact projects from inception to completion and elevate our security posture in the defense sector, we invite you to apply.
Duties/Responsibilities:
IsI Enterprises does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to job postings or otherwise. Placement fees will not be paid to any recruiter unless IsI has an active agreement in place with the recruiter and such a request has been made by the IsI hiring team and such candidate was submitted to the IsI hiring team via our Applicant Tracking System. Any unsolicited resumes or other data submitted to IsI in violation of this policy may be used by IsI without obligation to pay any fees of any kind to the recruiter.
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Duties/Responsibilities:
- Support IsI clients and internal IsI cybersecurity needs
- Advise senior management on risk levels and security posture
- Create, manage, and maintain a robust enterprise level security control policies and procedures for IsI and its clients
- Identify information technology (IT) security program implications of new technologies or technology upgrades
- Manage the monitoring of information security data sources to maintain organizational situational awareness
- Acquire and manage the necessary resources, including leadership support, financial resources, and key security personnel, to support IT security goals and objectives and reduce overall organizational risk
- Develop and maintain a cybersecurity strategy that aligns with business objectives and compliance mandates
- Develop, and maintain a robust cybersecurity strategy that aligns with secured application design & development
- Collaborate internally with product engineering teams to provide security guidance for the cloud-based software platforms ensuring enterprise scale security standards
- Institute a cybersecurity governance framework that includes program oversight and a clear reporting structure
- Ensure that cybersecurity requirements are integrated into the continuity planning for that system and/or organization(s)
- Evaluate and approve development efforts to ensure that baseline security safeguards are appropriately installed
- Liaise with external regulators and advisors to ensure compliance with external standards and legal requirements
- Implement an integrated cyber risk management framework that encompasses vendor (supply chain) risk and cyber insurance policies
- Oversee policy standards and implementation strategies to ensure procedures and guidelines comply with cybersecurity policies
- Ensure compliance with all relevant NIST and CMMC guidelines, with a specific focus on maintaining readiness for audits and inspections
- Develop and maintain a defense-focused cybersecurity strategy that addresses the unique threats and regulations of the DiB
- Lead efforts to achieve and maintain CMMC certification levels required for business operations and potential contracts
- Provide necessary support for the product engineering teams to achieve and maintain FedRamp certification levels required for the cloud-based subscription platform
- Evaluate and approve development efforts to ensure that baseline security safeguards are appropriately installed and tested, emphasizing solutions compliant with DoD standards
- Coordinate with federal oversight entities and maintain proactive communications concerning cybersecurity policies and practices
- Design and implement training programs for all employees to understand their role in maintaining compliance with DiB security requirements
- Promote awareness of security issues and ensure sound security principles are reflected in the organization's vision and goals
- Provide system-related input on cybersecurity requirements to be included in statements of work and other appropriate procurement documents
- Develop and maintain an Incident Response Program that integrates seamlessly with the organization’s cybersecurity strategy and objectives
- Possess strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to remain composed and effective under high-pressure situations
- United States Citizenship required
- Active TS/SCI clearance
- BS Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field, or equivalent work or military experience
- 8+ years in an advanced management role within IT or cybersecurity, specifically in the Defense Industrial Base or with DoD contractors
- 15+ years’ experience relevant to Information Technology and Cybersecurity
- CISSP, CISM, or other relevant certifications preferred
- Direct experience in implementing and managing cybersecurity frameworks like NIST SP 800-171, NIST SP 800-172 and CMMC 2.0
- Experience with federal contracting and understanding of relevant DoD cybersecurity requirements
- Strong understanding of NIST 800-53, NIST 800-37, NIST 800-171, NIST 800-172, and CMMC Levels 1, 2, and 3, PCI, HIPAA
- Strong understanding of infrastructure technology including public and private cloud concepts
- Expertise in advanced persistent threats, forensic investigations, and mitigating nation-state cyber-attacks
- Experience in developing and implementing security incident response programs and breach management processes
- Experience specifically in environments subject to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
- Demonstrated ability to interface with U.S. government auditors and inspectors (3PAO and C3PAO, DIBCAC, JSP) regarding cybersecurity measures and compliance
- Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of decision-making and policy implementation
- Experience in managing cross-functional teams and multi-disciplinary projects
- Advanced understanding of cyber threat landscape, including emerging threat vectors and mitigation strategies
- Exceptional knowledge of change management principles and performance evaluation processes
- Familiarity with cloud security frameworks and hybrid IT environments
- Proven ability to build security programs that meet or exceed NIST and CMMC requirements
- Strong knowledge of risk management processes including specifically tailored to federal defense contracts
- Strong knowledge of risk management processes including quantitative and qualitative risk assessments
- Knowledge of information technology (IT) supply chain security and supply chain risk management policies, requirements, and procedures
- Knowledge of laws, policies, procedures, or governance relevant to cybersecurity for critical infrastructures
- Expertise in DiB sector compliance and security measures required by the Department of Defense, including DFARS, CMMC, ITAR, EAR
- In-depth understanding of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) protections
- Knowledge of applicable laws, statutes (e.g., in Titles 10, 18, 32, 50 in U.S. Code), Presidential Directives, executive branch guidelines, and/or administrative/criminal legal guidelines and procedures
- Knowledge of network security architecture concepts including topology, protocols, components, and principles (e.g., application of defense-in-depth)
- Knowledge of business continuity and disaster recovery continuity of operations plans
- Knowledge of data backup and recovery specific to environments under stringent regulatory requirements
- Knowledge of penetration testing principles, tools, and techniques
- Knowledge in creating policies that reflect system security objectives
- Exhibit professionalism in the workplace
- Excellent customer relationship skills
- Excellent organizational skills, and attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal and networking skills
- Comfortable working in a high-paced environment
- Ability to solve challenging strategic business problems
- Master's Degree in Cybersecurity, focusing on government security requirements
- The salary range for this role is $150,000-$175,000
- A competitive salary and benefits package
- Generous PTO and flexible schedule
- Hybrid orremote work schedules
- Professional growth encouragement and support
IsI Enterprises does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to job postings or otherwise. Placement fees will not be paid to any recruiter unless IsI has an active agreement in place with the recruiter and such a request has been made by the IsI hiring team and such candidate was submitted to the IsI hiring team via our Applicant Tracking System. Any unsolicited resumes or other data submitted to IsI in violation of this policy may be used by IsI without obligation to pay any fees of any kind to the recruiter.
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