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Cybersecurity career opportunity

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Posted by Department of the Air Force Headquarters

  • Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia
  • full-time
  • onsite
  • 04 November 2026

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Job information

Job information
Opportunity profile
EmployerDepartment of the Air Force Headquarters
LocationPentagon, Arlington, Virginia
Cybersecurity fieldCybersecurity Leadership
Job specialtyChief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Employment typefull-time
Work arrangementonsite
Posted04 November 2026
Application deadline17 November 2026
CompensationUSD 151,662 – USD 219,000
Skills and qualifications
Experience levelexecutive
Required skillsInformation Technology Management
Visa sponsorshipNo

Job description

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to manage and direct all aspects of the Department of the Air Force cybersecurity staff functions, serving as the lead cybersecurity advisor and establishing DAF-wide cyber security strategies and policies. 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: Direct and manage a comprehensive, DAF-wide cybersecurity program to ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of all supporting information systems. Establish and oversee policies and procedures based on the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) to consistently identify, assess and mitigate information security risks.…

Location

Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia

STRUCTURED JOB REQUIREMENTS

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  • Cybersecurity strategyRequired · Proficient
  • Incident responseRequired · Proficient
  • Security operationsRequired · Proficient
  • Cyber threat intelligenceRequired · Proficient
  • Identity and access managementRequired · Proficient
  • Security awareness and behaviorRequired · Proficient
  • Security policy developmentRequired · Proficient
  • Security program managementRequired · Proficient

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