Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Job Description

Company: Department of the Air Force Headquarters

Location: Arlington, US

Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to manage and direct all aspects of Department of the Air Force cybersecurity staff functions, serving as the lead cybersecurity advisor and establishing DAF-wide cybersecurity strategies and policies.

Duties

As the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for the Department of the Air Force, you will serve as a key executive leader directing the cybersecurity strategy and cyber defense programs across the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force. In this high-impact role, you will advise senior leaders, shape enterprise-wide cybersecurity policies, and ensure the resilience of global operations and systems against emerging cyber threats.
You will

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Direct and manage a comprehensive, DAF-wide cybersecurity program to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of all supporting information systems.

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Establish and oversee policies and procedures based on the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) to consistently identify, assess, and mitigate information security risks.

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Serve as the DAF Senior Agency Official for Privacy (SAOP) and the Senior Agency Official for Records Management (SAORM).

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Lead the development, validation, and prioritization of Cyberspace Operational capability requirements and doctrine.

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Direct enterprise security awareness and training programs for all personnel and contractors, alongside periodic testing of security controls.

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Establish processes to detect, report, and swiftly respond to cybersecurity incidents and rectify any identified policy or practice deficiencies.

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Engage in real-time cyber defense operations and cyber command and control (C2) to integrate global effects.

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Collaborate with executive-level experts, Defense Industrial Base representatives, and academia to identify strategic gaps and leverage emerging cybersecurity technologies.

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Advise senior leaders (including DoD, Joint Staff, and Combatant Commands) on current cybersecurity trends, metrics, and cyber defense planning.

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Provide executive supervision, guidance, and leadership for four divisions comprising military, civilian, and contractor personnel.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. citizenship is required.

• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov.

• Disclosure of Political Appointments.

• Mobility is a condition of employment and appointment for SES members will be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligations Agreement.

• Selected candidate must file a Executive Personnel Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 278) in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978.

• Position has been designated Special-Sensitive and the selectee must have or be able to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.

• Drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use IAW Exec. Order 12564, dated 14 Sep 86. Position requires that the incumbent sign a Drug Testing letter and pass urinalysis testing prior to appointment.

• Position requires travel under conditions specified in the DoW Joint Travel Regulations. Incumbent is expected to travel on short notice to attend high-level meetings.

• Position may require incumbent to be available for other than normal duty hours to include weekends to support exercises and crisis planning.

• An initial SES career appointment becomes final only after the individual successfully completes a 1-year probationary period.

• Attendance to the Air Force’s Senior Leader Orientation Course (SLOC) is generally required within 12 months of appointment, subject to course availability.

• Position may be subject to the post-government employment restrictions of Sections 207(a) and (f) of Title 18, United States Code.

• Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoW Policy on The Employment of Annuitants.

• Within the Department of War (DoW), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.

Qualifications

Eligibility will be based upon a clear showing the applicant has education, training, and experience of the scope and quality sufficient to effectively carry-out the duties of the position. Candidates must ex

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