Chief Information Security Officer

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

SpecPro Sustainment and Environmental (SSE) is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to support the National Space Intelligence Center (NSIC) Military Construction (MILCON) program at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB), Ohio.

The CISO will serve as a dedicated Project Delivery Team (PDT) member and provide senior-level IT expertise supporting the planning, design, construction, integration, and commissioning of technology infrastructure for a new large-scale intelligence facility. The position will advise and assist NSIC throughout the MILCON project and coordinate extensively with WPAFB and Intelligence Community mission partners.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide expertise in the design, programming, planning, and management of IT infrastructure for new SCIF MILCON requirements.
• Translate complex operational and mission requirements into a cohesive, resilient enterprise architecture.
• Support identification and development of IT mission requirements.
• Support IT program development, equipment acquisition, and equipment disposition.
• Support the construction IT submittal process, including review of submittals, test reports, change orders, and record documents.
• Provide expertise related to data centers, network infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud integration, database management, and IT governance.
• Support Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Authority to Operate (ATO) processes.
• Coordinate activities and serve as a liaison with external organizations, including the WPAFB 88th Communications Squadron, NASIC, and Intelligence Community mission partners.
• Participate in required IT design, construction, integration, and project reviews.
• Provide technical leadership to ensure IT installations and submittals meet applicable mission and security requirements.
• Guide technical teams and support budgeting and resource allocation for complex IT projects.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must possess, or be eligible to obtain and maintain, the security clearance required for the position, up to and including Top Secret (TS) with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) access.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification required.
• Deep knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and ATO process.
• Experience working with classified networks.
• Extensive knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks.
• Proficiency in cloud computing, database management, IT governance, and cybersecurity.
• Knowledge of data center and network infrastructure design and integration.
• Experience with system architecture, software development, and IT project management.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage complex IT projects, including budgeting and resource allocation.
• Ability to translate complex operational and mission requirements into technical solutions.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to coordinate across Government, contractor, and Intelligence Community organizations.

Education and Experience:

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field required; Master's degree preferred.
• Twelve (12) to fifteen (15) years of progressive experience in enterprise architecture.
• At least eight (8) to ten (10) years of experience focused on Department of Defense or Intelligence Community projects.
• Experience designing, developing, and integrating the complete technology infrastructure for a new, large-scale intelligence facility.
• Experience with classified IT environments and secure facility infrastructure.

Work Location:

• Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.
• Position requires close coordination with NSIC, WPAFB 88th Communications Squadron, NASIC, Intelligence Community mission partners, designers, and construction contractors.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform desk work for extended periods, including sitting and using a computer.
• Ability to access active construction environments as required.
• Reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Work Environment:

• Primarily operates in an office and secure facility environment with periodic visits to active construction areas.
• Construction site visits may involve exposure to extreme temperatures, airborne particles, fumes, chemicals, or loud noises.