Service Information Security Officer (SISO)
Department of the Air Force HeadquartersArlington, VA · Executive
$151,662 – $209,600
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 strategic-level cybersecurity leadership role within the United States Space Force, serving as the senior technical authority and Principal Authorizing Official for enterprise cybersecurity policy and risk management. The role suits experienced cybersecurity professionals who excel at providing high-level advisory support to senior military leadership, developing governance frameworks, and collaborating across government and interagency partners—without direct management of personnel or program implementation.
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What they ask for
Required
- Expert-level knowledge of enterprise cybersecurity and defensive cyber operations for complex organizations
- Mastery of cyber risk frameworks and security architecture with experience advising senior decision-makers on national security systems
- Demonstrated ability to develop, interpret, and recommend cybersecurity policies aligned with Department of War, Intelligence Community, and federal directives
- Proven experience collaborating across DoD, Joint Staff, Combatant Commands, and interagency partners at senior levels
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
Nice to have
- Master's degree or advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or STEM
- Experience with Zero Trust architecture
- Experience with supply chain risk management
- Experience advising on protection of classified and mission-critical systems