Information System Security Officer - Team Lead

About the role

*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. This is a part-time role with about 18 hours a week

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Business Services, Health, Infrastructure and Engineering, Mission Optimization, Technology and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens.

We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people.

CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental - Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays.

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.
• EOE including Disability/Vet

Pay and benefits

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

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