Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Department of the Air Force HeadquartersArlington, VA · Executive
$151,662 – $219,000
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 5, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This is a senior executive role leading the Air Force's entire cybersecurity organization, reporting directly to top military leadership and responsible for defensive operations, policy, and workforce across both the Air Force and Space Force. The role suits someone with deep experience managing large, complex security operations and proven ability to drive organizational transformation at enterprise scale.
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What they ask for
Required
- Senior executive experience leading enterprise cybersecurity strategy and governance in a large complex organization
- Senior executive experience overseeing cybersecurity programs and operations protecting mission-critical systems
- Senior executive experience leading large multidisciplinary organizations through transformation
- Demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government and commitment to the rule of law
- Ability to strategically manage resources and budgets
- Technical competence and ability to produce exceptional quality work
- Ability to lead and inspire teams toward organizational goals and hold individuals accountable
- Ability to achieve organizational results aligned to stated goals
- Bachelor's degree in IT-related field or equivalent experience
- Cybersecurity Workforce Management certification (8570.01 IAM level III) or equivalent within one year of hire
Nice to have
- Master's degree in IT-related field
- CISSP certification
- CISM certification
- CISA certification
- Enterprise perspective gained through diverse work experiences