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Group Head of Cyber Security

Shelton, CT ยท On-site

$111K - $150K/yr

Serve as the senior cybersecurity advisor to the CIO, CFO, and executive leadership team. * Establish and maintain cybersecurity governance, policies, standards, and procedures. * Drive a culture of ...

ME00672-Lead Information Security Officer (ISSO) Momentum Engineering, Inc. fosters an employee ... This position requires significant experience leading cybersecurity compliance, governance, risk ...

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Cybersecurity Officer (Remote)

Rockville, MD ยท On-site

$175K - $205K/yr

About the Role The Cybersecurity Officer is responsible for protecting the organization ... governance, risk management, process improvement, and security architecture preferred. Required ...

Director Cybersecurity

Eden Prairie, MN ยท On-site

$172K - $275K/yr

This position reports directly to the CIO. The Director of Cybersecurity serves as a senior ... Establish and mature cybersecurity governance forums, decision rights, risk acceptance processes ...

Prepare governance-ready technical proposals, feasibility and comparative analyses, cost estimates ... O approval Glassdoor rating. Come find out why Xcelerate Solutions is one of the top DC Metro ...

This role focuses on translating regulatory, cybersecurity, AI governance, and audit requirements ... The position partners closely with the CTO, Cloud Hosting Manager, Engineering, and Security ...

Reporting to the CIO, this role defines and executes the cybersecurity strategy and roadmap in ... Establish cybersecurity governance, policies, standards, and control frameworks aligned with ...

Director Cybersecurity

Eden Prairie, MN ยท On-site

$172K - $275K/yr

This position reports directly to the CIO. The Director of Cybersecurity serves as a senior ... Establish and mature cybersecurity governance forums, decision rights, risk acceptance processes ...

The Director, Global Privacy Program will report to the Deputy General Counsel, Global Privacy, Cybersecurity and AI Governance Officer; Chief Privacy Officer. The successful candidate will be ...

Cybersecurity Leader

Scottsdale, AZ ยท On-site

$113K - $153K/yr

Institute world class cyber security governance, risk, and compliance standards, to include business relevant metrics and regular reporting to the CISO, CIO; and Board of Directors * Work directly ...

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As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for cyber security governance officer in the United States is $94,926.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49,500.00 and $127,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Infographic showing various Cyber Security Governance Officer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $94,926 per year, or $45.6 per hour.

ME00672-Lead Information Security Officer (ISSO)

Washington, DC โ€ข On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Posted 10 days ago


Job description

ME00672-Lead Information Security Officer (ISSO)

Momentum Engineering, Inc. fosters an employee-centric culture. Our strength lies in our people. With a high percentage of employees holding advanced degrees in engineering, computer science, and related disciplines, we bring deep technical expertise to every mission. Our team includes professionals with security clearances and full-scope polygraphs, ensuring trusted, secure support for the most sensitive national security initiatives. Additionally, our workforce is equipped with industry-leading certifications, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and excellence. Most importantly, our exceptional employee retention rate reflects a culture of professional growth, mission focus, and dedicationโ€”ensuring long-term stability and expertise for our customersโ€™ critical needs.

Job Summary

  • Seeking a highly experienced Lead Information System Security Officer (Lead ISSO) to support a Federal cybersecurity program responsible for authorization support, continuous monitoring, cybersecurity governance, audit readiness, and security compliance activities across a complex hybrid-cloud environment
  • The Lead ISSO serves as the primary technical and operational cybersecurity lead responsible for coordinating Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities, supporting Authorization to Operate (ATO) efforts, maintaining cybersecurity artifacts, facilitating governance activities, and providing cybersecurity decision support to Federal stakeholders
  • This position requires significant experience leading cybersecurity compliance, governance, risk management, and continuous monitoring activities within Federal environments

Primary Responsibilities

  • Lead execution of RMF activities across the system lifecycle
  • Support ATO, reauthorization, and ongoing authorization activities
  • Develop, maintain, and review System Security Plans (SSPs), POA&Ms, SARs, SAPs, and supporting authorization artifacts
  • Coordinate with ISSMs, System Owners, Authorizing Officials, assessors, and program stakeholders
  • Lead continuous monitoring and cybersecurity posture management activities
  • Support cybersecurity governance boards, change-control activities, and security reviews
  • Oversee vulnerability management reporting, remediation tracking, and POA&M governance
  • Develop executive-level briefings, dashboards, metrics, and cybersecurity status reports
  • Support audits, assessments, FISMA reviews, and compliance reporting activities
  • Ensure cybersecurity artifacts remain accurate, current, auditable, and traceable
  • Lead risk identification, issue management, corrective actions, and escalation activities
  • Maintain audit-ready evidence repositories and documentation

Required Qualifications

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Tier 4 High-Risk Public Trust.
  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
  • 10+ years of cybersecurity experience
  • 5+ years supporting Federal RMF programs
  • Experience supporting FISMA Moderate or High environments
  • Experience supporting ATO and continuous authorization efforts
  • Experience managing POA&M programs and vulnerability remediation tracking
  • Experience supporting cybersecurity audits and assessment activities
  • Experience developing SSPs and authorization package documentation
  • Experience briefing senior leadership and governance boards

Desired Qualifications

  • One or more of the following:
  • CISSP
  • CISM
  • GSLC
  • CASP+
  • Security+
  • CGRC (formerly CAP)
  • Desired technical experience:
  • CSAM
  • ServiceNow
  • Splunk
  • Tenable
  • Qualys
  • Microsoft 365
  • Zero Trust initiatives

Exempt hourly position. 11 paid holidays, minimum of 3 weeks PTO, company sponsored group medical plan, company paid dental, vision, life insurance, and STD/LTD plans. Salary is dependent upon the candidateโ€™s experience and qualifications.

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