Chief Information Security Officer - Pipeline

Orion Consortium; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Consortium seeks a senior information security leader responsible for establishing enterprise security standards, policies, and procedures. You will guide risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations while keeping systems secure and compliant.

A strong background in security operations, cyber risk, and governance is required, with TS/SCI and Full-Scope polygraph preferred. The role targets a pipeline position for an anticipated contract with staffing beginning in November 2026;

Qualifications

• 8+ years of managerial experience in security operations, cyber risk, governance, or related fields.
• Cleared information security professional with TS/SCI and Full-Scope polygraph preferred or required.

Responsibilities

• Set enterprise information security standards and policies.
• Develop and implement information security standards and procedures.
• Provide tactical security guidance and assess implications of new technologies.
• Ensure information systems are secure and functional.
• Lead IT risk evaluations, audits, and security incident investigations.

Skills

Security management

Risk assessment

Cyber security

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 TBD

Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Full-Scope polygraph