Senior Cybersecurity Strategist

Savannah River National Laboratory•Aiken, SC

About The Position

The Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) seeks an experienced Senior Cybersecurity Strategist to guide our cybersecurity program and protect mission-critical infrastructure and operational systems. In this role, you will orchestrate security governance across complex technical environments while enabling business objectives and ensuring compliance with federal regulations. This position is ideal for a strategic leader who balances rigorous risk management with enabling innovation, and who thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security/Assurance, or similar
Minimum 10-12 years in cybersecurity, including at least 4 years in a senior cybersecurity leadership or equivalent role
Deep knowledge across multiple cybersecurity domains (access management, threat detection, incident response, compliance, infrastructure security, etc.)
For ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, US Citizenship is Legally Required

Nice To Haves

Experience managing cybersecurity in federal, critical infrastructure, or highly regulated organizations preferred
Experience navigating Federal cybersecurity compliance in a National Laboratory and/or FFRDC research-oriented environment is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Define and implement security policies and procedures that protect information assets while enabling operational efficiency
Establish proactive threat detection and rapid incident response protocols to minimize downtime and operational risk
Partner with operational and business leaders to align cybersecurity strategies with organizational priorities and federal missions
Ensure compliance with federal cybersecurity regulations and DOE-specific requirements (FISMA, NIST, etc.)
Lead risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies across IT infrastructure and cyber-physical systems
Establish governance frameworks for AI deployments and autonomous systems, ensuring security and auditability in mission-critical applications
Oversee lifecycle management of emerging technologies (AI, postquantum cryptography, cyber-physical systems) to prevent vulnerabilities and technical debt
Establish metrics and continuous improvement processes to measure program effectiveness
Evaluate and adopt emerging security technologies and methodologies
Provide executive-level security reporting and risk communication to CIO, senior leadership, and governance bodies
Build relationships with internal stakeholders (IT, legal, compliance, HR) to coordinate security across the enterprise
Educate the organization on cybersecurity risks and foster a security-conscious culture