Information System Security Officer - Team Lead

*Please note, that this position is contingent upon the award or funding. The essential duties, experience, education requirements, and salary are subject to change.*

The Information System Security Officer manages the cybersecurity program for assigned systems, programs, or organizational environments. Oversees security compliance, risk management, authorization activities, continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, and security operations coordination. Provides leadership to ISSOs and works with system owners, technical teams, and organizational leadership to maintain an effective cybersecurity posture.

As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

The ability to obtain, maintain and access classified information at the Top Secret/SCI level, which requires U.S. Citizenship

Required Certification at the DoD 8570 IAM - Level III

Strong knowledge of cybersecurity governance, risk management, compliance, and information assurance practices. 

Experience managing security activities for information systems or cybersecurity programs. 

Experience with security authorization, continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, and audit support. 

Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST RMF, NIST SP 800-53, or comparable standards. 

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Duties and responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

Program Oversight: Serve as the primary interface with the Government Lead, keeping them informed of all program activities, risks, and performance metrics.

Strategic Planning: Develop and execute a comprehensive Program Management Plan that outlines project scope, schedule, budget, and quality control measures to ensure all PWS requirements are met or exceeded.

Resource Management: Direct and control all contractor activities, ensuring the optimal allocation of personnel and resources. Oversee staffing to guarantee all positions are filled with qualified individuals who meet the PWS requirements.

Financial & Risk Management: Assume full responsibility for the program's financial performance. Proactively identify, document, and mitigate program risks, and provide timely issue resolution and corrective action plans.

Deliverable Quality: Ensure all contract deliverables are submitted on time and meet the highest standards of quality and accuracy.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of ten or more (8+) years related experience, or equivalent combination of education/experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.  Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic.  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. 

The estimated pay range for this role is $120,000 to $150,000, with the final offer contingent on location, skillset, and experience.

CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Family Planning/Fertility Assistance

STD/LTD/Basic Life/AD&D

Legal-Aid Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Time Off (PTO) – (11) Federal Holidays

Training and Development Opportunities

Your application submission will be considered for all potential employment opportunities with Chickasaw Nation Industries (CNI).

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