Deputy CISO (Program)

General Dynamics•Columbia, MO

38d•$148,750 - $201,250•Remote

About The Position

GDIT is seeking a seasoned Deputy CISO to support the Indian Health Modernization Program (IHMP). This role provides operational leadership in security governance, risk management, and compliance. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience with vulnerability management, POA&M tracking, NIST frameworks, and Archer GRC, along with a strong record of interfacing with federal stakeholders and managing enterprise-level risk programs. This position reports to the CISO and partners across the organization and customer teams, including GDIT engineering, Oracle cloud stakeholders, and Indian Health Service (IHS) representatives. GDIT has been supporting the IHS mission for 20+ years; working with the agency to provide integral services to raise health access and availability to 2.6 million American Indians and Alaska Natives. You'll be part of modernizing the EHR platform to enable better data access, patient experience, and quality of care for 567 tribes, 37 states and over 600 medical facilities. Our work depends on a Deputy CISO joining our team to support the Indian Health Service (IHS) Electronic Health Records Modernization (EHRM) program. This position is fully remote! This role requires you to obtain and maintain an in-depth Public Trust Level 5. This investigation will review personal and criminal behavior, financial conduct, foreign influence, as well as other adjudications.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
10+ years of progressive experience in information security, including GRC leadership roles.
Proven track record managing Archer GRC platforms, POA&M programs, and RMF-based compliance frameworks.
Hands-on experience with vulnerability assessment, remediation tracking, and managing high-visibility risks in federal environments.
Strong knowledge of NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, and related federal guidance (FISMA, FedRAMP).
U.S. Citizenship and eligibility to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Level 5 clearance.
Ability to travel up to 25% of the year, if needed.

Nice To Haves

CISSP, CISM, or equivalent certification.
Experience working with Oracle Cloud or similar government-authorized cloud environments.
Experience working DOD with Cerner/Oracle products.
Experience guiding large cyber teams with governance, risk, and compliance
Prior experience managing incident response, customer-facing security reviews, and federal audit processes.
Familiarity with healthcare IT environments, HIPAA compliance, and Indian Health Service (IHS) systems.
Ability to communicate and interact effectively with internal/external teams including key stakeholders and customers.
Ability to produce high-quality documentation that contributes to the overall success of our program.

Responsibilities

Act as the primary advisor and backup to the program CISO.
Support the implementation of the security strategy, focusing on continuous improvement and federal compliance.
Provide leadership on all matters related to risk posture, security governance, and authorization strategy.
Drive all aspects of the ATO lifecycle using the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
Lead the development, review, and submission of artifacts, including SSPs, POA&Ms, SARs, and Continuous Monitoring reports.
Track and ensure timely delivery of Oracle-provided security documentation and artifacts.
Collaborate directly with IHS and federal oversight bodies to meet regulatory requirements.
Leverage deep expertise in Archer GRC to track controls, automate assessments, manage POA&Ms, and produce executive-level reporting.
Maintain compliance with NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, and other relevant standards.
Oversee risk mitigation efforts, vulnerability management programs, and incident response plans.
Guide the integration of security into SDLC and cloud/on-premise architectures, particularly Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
Support the development of zero-day and vulnerability response protocols, policy exception handling, and federal reporting requirements.
Act as a security liaison across internal GDIT teams, federal stakeholders, and third-party vendors.
Lead communication for audits, customer due diligence, and security reviews.
Provide security briefings and updates to executive leadership and customer stakeholders.