# Executive Director, Chief Information Security Officer (XD, CISO)

Hiring organization: [Department of Homeland Security Headquarters](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/department-of-homeland-security-headquarters)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/133f8155-279f-41bd-9b64-10feed03362e

Listed on Department of Homeland Security Headquarters's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Seniority: Executive
- Location: Springfield, VA
- Salary: 151661 – 228000 USD per year

## Summary

This is a Senior Executive Service role leading all information security operations across the Department of Homeland Security, where the CISO advises the department's chief information officer and directs enterprise-wide cyber risk, compliance, and security policy. It suits candidates with deep technical cybersecurity expertise and proven executive experience managing large organizations through strategic change.

_Our summary, not Department of Homeland Security Headquarters's wording._

## Skills named

Cybersecurity, Risk Management

## Required

- Expertise in IT security planning and enterprise application delivery
- Comprehensive understanding of IT security concepts, theories, practices, and standards
- Security architectural planning expertise
- Ability to manage resources and drive efficiency
- Ability to lead and inspire teams toward organizational goals
- Demonstrated accomplishment of individual and organizational results
- Knowledge of the American system of government and commitment to uphold the Constitution
- Attention to detail
- Customer service orientation
- Oral communication skills
- Problem-solving ability

Apply on Department of Homeland Security Headquarters's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/889804800