Business Information Security Officer (Information System Proj Mgmt 4) 30466

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is seeking a senior Business Information Security Officer (BISO) to serve as a trusted cybersecurity advisor to assigned divisions. The role entails translating cybersecurity concepts for business leaders and guiding risk decisions across services and platforms to strengthen the program.

The BISO will provide strategic and tactical leadership, work closely with senior management and external partners, and ensure cybersecurity is integrated into business

Qualifications

• 9+ years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree in a related field; 7 years with a master’s; 4 years with a PhD or JD; or 13 years with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• One or more cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA).
• At least 3 years of experience working with business leadership and enterprise projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across all organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide cybersecurity leadership and guidance to business units.
• Communicate cybersecurity risks and remediation options to senior management.
• Collaborate with diverse teams to embed cybersecurity into business processes.
• Support enterprise cybersecurity program with strategic and tactical input.
• Drive secure growth, operational resilience, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Cybersecurity certifications

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Project management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree in related field

PhD or Juris Doctorate

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Business Information Security Officer (Information System Proj Mgmt 4) 30466

Location: Fairfax, VA, Virginia, United States

Requisition Number:30466

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type:Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range:$127,045.00-$180,000.00

Security Clearance:Ability to Obtain

Level of Experience:Senior

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

• Know & Grow Your People– Commit to learning and supporting team success.
• Build Relationships– Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
• Take Ownership– Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
• Customer First– Focus on the mission and those we serve.
• Shape the Future– Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
• Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Summary:

Mission Technologies is seeking a Business Information Security Officer (BISO) to work out of our Fairlakes office in Fairfax, VA.

The BISO serves as a trusted cybersecurity advisor to their assigned division. This role requires a strong understanding of cybersecurity risks and technologies, along with the ability to effectively communicate those concepts to business units. The BISO works in tandem with the business across multiple services and platforms to address risk and advises leaders to make informed decisions with cybersecurity in mind.

This advanced role supports the enterprise cybersecurity program by providing leadership and both strategic and tactical guidance for a world-class security program. As a business enabler, the BISO must be an effective communicator with the technical aptitude to drive cybersecurity fundamentals into all aspects of the business.

The BISO must be capable of working closely with senior management, third parties, project managers, and business subject matter experts (SMEs). The individual should be personable and able to translate cybersecurity issues into business-focused recommendations. A strong technical background is required, including the ability to understand technologies, their purpose, and their security and data protection requirements, regardless of where they reside. BISOs should also understand threats, as well as risk mitigations and the technical controls recommended by security leaders.

This role requires both deep security expertise and strong business acumen to support secure growth, operational resilience, and regulatory compliance.

What You Will Do:

• 9 years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree in a related field; 7 years with a master’s; 4 years with a PhD or JD; or 13 years of relevant experience with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• One or more cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA).
• At least 3 years of experience working with business leadership and enterprise projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across all organizational levels.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and promote a positive, enterprise-wide cybersecurity culture.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and trustworthiness when representing the company and cybersecurity leadership.
• Strong understanding of business processes and the ability to integrate cybersecurity through collaboration and influence.
• Excellent project management, multitasking, and organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt to varying personalities and management styles to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Demonstrated credibility based on sustained industry knowledge.
• Ability to motivate teams, recognize contributions, and drive excellence.
• Knowledge of national and global cybersecurity policies, regulations, and frameworks.
• Understanding of a broad range of cybersecurity solutions.
• Proven history of integrity, adaptability, curiosity, strong communication, and pride in work.
• Highly organized, efficient self‑starter who requires minimal supervision.
• General business administration competencies.
• Strong ability to communicate privacy, business risk, and remediation requirements derived from assessments.
• Demonstrated strategic and tactical thinking, decision‑making skills, and business acumen.

What We're Looking For:

• 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
• One or more Cyber related certifications (CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA, etc)
• At least 3 years’ experience working with business leadership and enterprise projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across all levels of the organization with outstanding written and verbal business and cybersecurity communication skills.
• Capable of working with diverse teams and promoting an enterprise-wide positive cybersecurity culture.
• High level of integrity, trustworthiness and confidence, and able to represent the company and cybersecurity leadership with the highest level of professionalism.
• Adept at understanding business focus and processes and ability to inject cybersecurity into the business through teamwork and influence.
• Strong project management, multitasking and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and varying personalities and adapt management style to