General Dynamics Mission Systems
Chief Information Security Officer
General Dynamics Mission Systems, Chantilly, Virginia, United States, 22021
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Chief Information Security Officer
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General Dynamics Mission Systems .
Basic Qualifications A Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 15 years’ proven leadership experience in a related IT/Security field or other equivalent work experience.
At least 8 or more years’ experience leading a cyber‑security team.
CISSP, CISM, CISA or other similar credentials (in good standing) strongly preferred.
U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of work performed within our facilities.
Job Details
Seniority level: Executive
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Information Technology
Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing
Responsibilities The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is responsible for providing leadership and strategic vision across diverse teams that support global enterprise security initiatives. The CISO directs the overall planning and execution of enterprise security systems, using operational and tactical expertise to direct security management reports, who oversee cyber analysts, engineers and architects. As a business enabler, the CISO ensures business decisions are not hampered by security but adhere to corporate security policies and are implemented with security in mind. The CISO champions a flexible, highly adaptable and secure operating business environment. The CISO must have a strong technical background and fully understand threats, risk mitigation and technical controls to lead a team of security professionals through corporate obligations and defenses. The CISO reports to the chief information officer (CIO).
Serve as advisor in the development, implementation and maintenance of a company‑wide information security infrastructure that ensures best practice control objectives for system integrity, availability, confidentiality, accountability and assurance within the context of the company’s risk tolerance.
Direct and provide a strategic risk management vision that scales globally to effectively secure the business.
Drive a strong security culture within the cybersecurity department and organization‑wide across management and employees.
Influence internal and external constituents, relaying best practice recommendations based on the evolving threat landscape to protect intellectual property and ensure compliance.
Be accountable for enterprise cybersecurity policies, security technology architecture, protection against emerging threats and active monitoring and response objectives.
Oversee compliance with DFARS, CMMC, NIST SP 800‑171, NIST SP 800‑53 (RMF), NISPOM and FedRAMP standards; manage enterprise risk assessments and oversee Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).
Oversee execution of approved information security projects and internal/external security audits and provide regular status reporting on progress.
Work with the organization toward responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML).
Optimize and secure cloud infrastructure and applications required to support a dispersed remote workforce.
Manage security incidents and events to protect IT assets, including intellectual property, regulated data and the company’s reputation.
Act as the primary control point during follow‑up on significant information security incidents, oversee development of response plans and provide timely update reporting.
Understand potential and emerging information security threats, vulnerabilities and control techniques; work with peers and team members to respond appropriately.
Maintain reliable, up‑to‑date information from the government and industry regarding new threats and vulnerabilities.
Required Skills
High degree of integrity, trustworthiness and confidence; represents the company and its management team with the highest level of professionalism.
Ability to work effectively with a variety of personalities and adapt to reach and develop the team; uses functional knowledge to maintain credibility.
Ability to lead and motivate cross‑functional teams to achieve tactical and strategic goals.
Excellent understanding of relevant legal and regulatory compliance.
Excellent understanding of common information security management frameworks.
Excellent analytical, decision‑making and problem‑solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to adapt to the audience and circumstance.
Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven track record of presenting to executive and technical audiences.
Superior organizational ability to quickly understand and execute complex assignments with inherent risk.
Company Overview General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high‑technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in the industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high‑performance team.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans.
Target salary range: USD $270,024.00/Yr. - USD $292,174.00/Yr.
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Chief Information Security Officer
role at
General Dynamics Mission Systems .
Basic Qualifications A Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 15 years’ proven leadership experience in a related IT/Security field or other equivalent work experience.
At least 8 or more years’ experience leading a cyber‑security team.
CISSP, CISM, CISA or other similar credentials (in good standing) strongly preferred.
U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of work performed within our facilities.
Job Details
Seniority level: Executive
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Information Technology
Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing
Responsibilities The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is responsible for providing leadership and strategic vision across diverse teams that support global enterprise security initiatives. The CISO directs the overall planning and execution of enterprise security systems, using operational and tactical expertise to direct security management reports, who oversee cyber analysts, engineers and architects. As a business enabler, the CISO ensures business decisions are not hampered by security but adhere to corporate security policies and are implemented with security in mind. The CISO champions a flexible, highly adaptable and secure operating business environment. The CISO must have a strong technical background and fully understand threats, risk mitigation and technical controls to lead a team of security professionals through corporate obligations and defenses. The CISO reports to the chief information officer (CIO).
Serve as advisor in the development, implementation and maintenance of a company‑wide information security infrastructure that ensures best practice control objectives for system integrity, availability, confidentiality, accountability and assurance within the context of the company’s risk tolerance.
Direct and provide a strategic risk management vision that scales globally to effectively secure the business.
Drive a strong security culture within the cybersecurity department and organization‑wide across management and employees.
Influence internal and external constituents, relaying best practice recommendations based on the evolving threat landscape to protect intellectual property and ensure compliance.
Be accountable for enterprise cybersecurity policies, security technology architecture, protection against emerging threats and active monitoring and response objectives.
Oversee compliance with DFARS, CMMC, NIST SP 800‑171, NIST SP 800‑53 (RMF), NISPOM and FedRAMP standards; manage enterprise risk assessments and oversee Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).
Oversee execution of approved information security projects and internal/external security audits and provide regular status reporting on progress.
Work with the organization toward responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML).
Optimize and secure cloud infrastructure and applications required to support a dispersed remote workforce.
Manage security incidents and events to protect IT assets, including intellectual property, regulated data and the company’s reputation.
Act as the primary control point during follow‑up on significant information security incidents, oversee development of response plans and provide timely update reporting.
Understand potential and emerging information security threats, vulnerabilities and control techniques; work with peers and team members to respond appropriately.
Maintain reliable, up‑to‑date information from the government and industry regarding new threats and vulnerabilities.
Required Skills
High degree of integrity, trustworthiness and confidence; represents the company and its management team with the highest level of professionalism.
Ability to work effectively with a variety of personalities and adapt to reach and develop the team; uses functional knowledge to maintain credibility.
Ability to lead and motivate cross‑functional teams to achieve tactical and strategic goals.
Excellent understanding of relevant legal and regulatory compliance.
Excellent understanding of common information security management frameworks.
Excellent analytical, decision‑making and problem‑solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to adapt to the audience and circumstance.
Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven track record of presenting to executive and technical audiences.
Superior organizational ability to quickly understand and execute complex assignments with inherent risk.
Company Overview General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high‑technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in the industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high‑performance team.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans.
Target salary range: USD $270,024.00/Yr. - USD $292,174.00/Yr.
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