Chief Information Security Officer - Pipeline

Orion Consortium, LLC; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Consortium, LLC is seeking an experienced information security leader for Fort Meade. This pipeline role supports a potential November 2026 staffing start on an anticipated contract.

The position requires TS/SCI with Full-Scope polygraph and leadership across security operations, risk and governance. You will set security standards and guide incident investigations while ensuring secure, functional systems.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of managerial experience in security operations, cyber risk and governance.
• Experience leading information security programs and incident investigations.
• Ability to develop and implement enterprise security standards.

Responsibilities

• Determine enterprise information security standards.
• Develop and implement information security standards and procedures.
• Provide tactical information security advice and assess new technologies.
• Ensure all information systems are functional and secure.
• Oversee IT risk evaluations, audits and security incident investigations.

Skills

Security leadership

Cyber security

Information security

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Job description

TS/SCI FS poly required.

*This is a pipeline position for an anticipated new contract, with staffing expected to begin in November 2026. Employment opportunities are contingent upon final staffing requirements. Applications are being accepted in advance to identify qualified candidates for potential openings.

Description

Responsible for determining enterprise information security standards. Develop and implements information security standards and procedures. Provide tactical information security advice and examining the ramifications of new technologies. Ensure that all information systems are functional and secure. In charge of IT risk evaluations, audits, and security incident investigation. 8+ years of managerial experience within one or more of the following disciplines: security operations, cyber risk and cyber intelligence, data loss and fraud prevention, security architecture, identity and access management, program management, Investigations and forensics or governance.

Requirements

Requirements TBD

Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Full-Scope polygraph