Lead Information Security Officer - REMOTE

Lead Information Security Officer - REMOTE

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Information Security Officer - REMOTE. In this pivotal role, you will be leading the charge in developing and enhancing our enterprise cybersecurity program, focusing on compliance, risk management, and incident response. Your expertise will be crucial for safeguarding sensitive information and ensuring our alignment with U.S. Department of Defense requirements. You'll collaborate with various departments to integrate security measures into all facets of the organization. Join us in shaping a secure digital landscape.

Accountabilities

• Lead enterprise cybersecurity strategy aligned to business and DoD requirements.
• Maintain and mature compliance with CMMC Level 2, NIST SP 800-171, and DFARS.
• Oversee SSP, POA&M management, and audit readiness.
• Direct incident response, including reporting obligations.
• Manage security operations (SOC, SIEM, EDR, IAM, cloud security).
• Integrate cybersecurity into engineering and product development processes.
• Report on cyber risk posture to executive leadership and the Board.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science/Engineering, Information Technology.
• 10+ years in cybersecurity, including leadership experience.
• Direct experience within a DoD contractor or Defense Industrial Base organization.
• Ability to manage a dynamic team.
• Project management skills and technology acumen.
• Cybersecurity vendor management experience.
• Ownership of CMMC Level 2 implementation.
• Deep expertise in NIST SP 800-171 and DFARS cybersecurity clauses.
• Experience securing hybrid enterprise and cloud environments.
• CISSP and CISM certifications required.

Benefits

• Competitive Benefits: Medical (FSA + HSA), Dental, and Vision.
• Immediate 401K Vesting/Matching.
• Career Opportunity and Growth.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Student Loan Repayment.
• Generous PTO and 11 paid Holidays per year.
• 8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave.

Why Apply Through Jobgether?

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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