Executive Director, Chief Information Security Officer (XD, CISO)
Department of Homeland Security HeadquartersSpringfield, VA · Executive
$151,661 – $228,000
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
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.
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What they ask for
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