Business Information Security Officer (Information System Proj Mgmt 4) 30466

HII•Fairfax, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Mission Technologies is seeking a Business Information Security Officer (BISO) to work out of our Fairlakes office in Fairfax, VA. The BISO serves as a trusted cybersecurity advisor to their assigned division. This role requires a strong understanding of cybersecurity risks and technologies, along with the ability to effectively communicate those concepts to business units. The BISO works in tandem with the business across multiple services and platforms to address risk and advises leaders to make informed decisions with cybersecurity in mind. This advanced role supports the enterprise cybersecurity program by providing leadership and both strategic and tactical guidance for a world-class security program. As a business enabler, the BISO must be an effective communicator with the technical aptitude to drive cybersecurity fundamentals into all aspects of the business. The BISO must be capable of working closely with senior management, third parties, project managers, and business subject matter experts (SMEs). The individual should be personable and able to translate cybersecurity issues into business-focused recommendations. A strong technical background is required, including the ability to understand technologies, their purpose, and their security and data protection requirements, regardless of where they reside. BISOs should also understand threats, as well as risk mitigations and the technical controls recommended by security leaders. This role requires both deep security expertise and strong business acumen to support secure growth, operational resilience, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

9 years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree in a related field; 7 years with a master’s; 4 years with a PhD or JD; or 13 years of relevant experience with a high school diploma or equivalent.
One or more cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA).
At least 3 years of experience working with business leadership and enterprise projects.
Strong written and verbal communication skills across all organizational levels.
Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and promote a positive, enterprise-wide cybersecurity culture.
High level of integrity, professionalism, and trustworthiness when representing the company and cybersecurity leadership.
Strong understanding of business processes and the ability to integrate cybersecurity through collaboration and influence.
Excellent project management, multitasking, and organizational skills.
Ability to adapt to varying personalities and management styles to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
Demonstrated credibility based on sustained industry knowledge.
Ability to motivate teams, recognize contributions, and drive excellence.
Knowledge of national and global cybersecurity policies, regulations, and frameworks.
Understanding of a broad range of cybersecurity solutions.
Proven history of integrity, adaptability, curiosity, strong communication, and pride in work.
Highly organized, efficient self‑starter who requires minimal supervision.
General business administration competencies.
Strong ability to communicate privacy, business risk, and remediation requirements derived from assessments.
Demonstrated strategic and tactical thinking, decision‑making skills, and business acumen.
Outstanding written and verbal business and cybersecurity communication skills.
Capable of working with diverse teams and promoting an enterprise-wide positive cybersecurity culture.
High level of integrity, trustworthiness and confidence, and able to represent the company and cybersecurity leadership with the highest level of professionalism.
Adept at understanding business focus and processes and ability to inject cybersecurity into the business through teamwork and influence.
Able to attain and preserve credibility with the team through sustained industry knowledge.
Able to motivate the team to achieve excellence and give credit and recognition where it is due.
Applicable knowledge of national and global cybersecurity policies, regulations and cybersecurity frameworks.
Demonstrated understanding and comprehension of a wide range of cybersecurity solutions.
Proven trustworthiness and history of acting with integrity, taking pride in work, seeking to excel, being curious and adaptable, and communicating well.
Possesses general business administration competencies.
Excellence in communicating privacy, business risk and remediation requirements from assessments.
Ability to Obtain Level of Experience: Senior

Nice To Haves

PMP certification preferred.
At least 10 years of cybersecurity experience (or IT with significant cybersecurity focus), including a minimum of 5 years in an operational cybersecurity practitioner role.
14 or more years of combined cybersecurity and/or information technology experience.
5 or more years of related cybersecurity systems administration experience (preferred).
3 or more years of cybersecurity or IT project management experience.

Responsibilities

Serves as a trusted cybersecurity advisor to their assigned division.
Works in tandem with the business across multiple services and platforms to address risk.
Advises leaders to make informed decisions with cybersecurity in mind.
Supports the enterprise cybersecurity program by providing leadership and both strategic and tactical guidance for a world-class security program.
Drives cybersecurity fundamentals into all aspects of the business.
Works closely with senior management, third parties, project managers, and business subject matter experts (SMEs).
Translates cybersecurity issues into business-focused recommendations.
Understands technologies, their purpose, and their security and data protection requirements.
Understands threats, risk mitigations, and technical controls recommended by security leaders.
Supports secure growth, operational resilience, and regulatory compliance.
Communicates privacy, business risk, and remediation requirements derived from assessments.
Demonstrates strategic and tactical thinking, decision-making skills, and business acumen.