CHIEF INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER

This Tier 1 position serves as the Chief Information Security Officer (DON CISO) and reports directly to the Department of the Navy, Chief Information Officer (DON CIO) serving as the lead cybersecurity advisor responsible for establishing policy, budget priorities, and security strategy across the department.You will direct Department of Navy (DON) cybersecurity staff functions, oversee strategy development, and align leadership positions with broader Department of War (DoW) efforts to achieve unified cyber capabilities.You will enforce the DoW Risk Management Framework (RMF) across system lifecycles, ensuring strict compliance with Title 44, DoW Instruction 8500.01, and DoW Instruction 8510.01.You will establish systematic processes to plan, implement, and document remedial actions for security deficiencies, alongside maintaining standard incident detection and response procedures.You will oversee the validation, prioritization, and integration of Cyberspace Operational capabilityrequirements to ensure warfighter optimization and cyber dominance during conflict.You will collaborate with executive-level SMEs, Defense Industrial Base, Academia, and international allies to deconflict strategies, share situational awareness, and build joint exercises.You will serve as the senior supervisor managing three critical divisions comprised of civilian personnel (GS-15 and below) and supporting defense contractors, reporting directly to the CIO.