Information System Security Officer - Team Lead

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc.•Huntsville, AL

22d•$120,000 - $150,000

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 coordination of security operations. It provides leadership to ISSOs and collaborates with system owners, technical teams, and organizational leadership to maintain an effective cybersecurity posture. This position is contingent upon award or funding. Essential duties, experience and education requirements, and salary may change. The role also provides program oversight and management, including government liaison, strategic planning, resource and staffing management, financial and risk management, and quality control of contract deliverables.

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 (8+) years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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 scope, schedule, budget, and quality control to meet or exceed PWS requirements.
Direct and control contractor activities and allocate personnel and resources effectively.
Oversee staffing to ensure positions are filled by qualified individuals who meet PWS requirements.
Manage the program's financial performance.
Identify, document, and mitigate program risks; provide timely issue resolution and 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 coordinate with system owners, technical teams, and organizational leadership.