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Cybersecurity career opportunity

Chief Information Security Officer

Posted by U.S. Census Bureau

  • Suitland, Maryland
  • full-time
  • onsite
  • 08 September 2026

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Job information

Job information
Opportunity profile
EmployerU.S. Census Bureau
LocationSuitland, Maryland
Cybersecurity fieldCybersecurity Leadership
Job specialtyChief Information Security Officer
Employment typefull-time
Work arrangementonsite
Posted08 September 2026
Application deadline23 September 2026
CompensationUSD 151,661 – USD 228,000
Skills and qualifications
Experience levelexecutive
Required skillsInformation Technology Management
Visa sponsorshipNo

Job description

The U.S. Census Bureau is seeking a highly-motivated and capable executive to serve as the Chief Information Security Officer. This position is a Senior Executive Service (SES) General position. Positions in the SES are not graded. SES pay is commensurate with qualifications. SES employees are eligible for bonuses and awards based on performance. Veteran's preference is not applicable to SES. The Chief Information Security Officer serves as the advisor to Census Bureau executive management on all areas of Information Technology Security and is responsible for: Developing and communicating the overall information security strategy, goals and objectives with appropriate performance measures to support bureau and department security requirements. Managing the monitoring and recording of the performance of information systems security initiatives. Recommending courses of action and policies to senior management that allow the Census Bureau to securely meet its organizational goals. Managing cybersecurity acquisition projects and budgets for a large Information Technology infrastructure environment; planning, implementing, and overall project management for…

Location

Suitland, Maryland

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  • Digital forensicsRequired · Proficient
  • Network securityRequired · Proficient
  • Authorization and access controlRequired · Proficient
  • Cybersecurity strategyRequired · Proficient
  • Security monitoringRequired · Proficient
  • Security requirements engineeringRequired · Proficient

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