Information System Security Officer - Team Lead

Chickasaw Nation Industries•Huntsville, AL

21d

About The Position

The Information System Security Officer manages the cybersecurity program for assigned systems, programs, or organizational environments. The role oversees security compliance, risk management, authorization activities, continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, and security operations coordination. It provides leadership to ISSOs and works with system owners, technical teams, and organizational leadership to maintain an effective cybersecurity posture. The position also provides program oversight and serves as the primary interface with the Government Lead. It directs contractor activities, manages staffing and resources, oversees program finances and risks, and ensures contract deliverables meet schedule and quality requirements. The position is contingent upon award or funding; duties, requirements, and salary may change.

Requirements

Ability to obtain, maintain, and access classified information at the Top Secret/SCI level; U.S. citizenship is required.
DoD 8570 IAM Level III certification.
Strong knowledge of cybersecurity governance, risk management, compliance, and information assurance practices.
Experience managing security activities for information systems or cybersecurity programs.
Experience with security authorization, continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, and audit support.
Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST RMF, NIST SP 800-53, or comparable standards.
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of ten or more years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The posting also includes “(8+)” in parentheses.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary interface with the Government Lead and keep them informed of program activities, risks, and performance metrics.
Develop and execute a Program Management Plan covering project scope, schedule, budget, and quality control measures.
Direct and control contractor activities and allocate personnel and resources.
Oversee staffing to ensure positions are filled by qualified individuals who meet PWS requirements.
Manage program financial performance.
Identify, document, and mitigate program risks; resolve issues and provide corrective action plans.
Ensure contract deliverables are submitted on time and meet quality and accuracy standards.
Oversee security compliance, risk management, authorization activities, continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, and security operations coordination.
Provide leadership to ISSOs and work with system owners, technical teams, and organizational leadership to maintain cybersecurity posture.