CIO Task Lead: Cybersecurity & IT Governance (TS/SCI)

Saic; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC seeks an XT-CS-CIO Task Lead in a fully onsite role in Linthicum, MD, requiring TS/SCI clearance and CISSP/PMP certifications. Lead IT and cybersecurity governance across XT, CS, and CIO functions for the DC3 Cyber Crime Center, coordinating with government and contractor teams, including subcontractors.

The role focuses on strategic IT portfolio management, risk assessment, and secure operations across multiple DoD facilities, driving enterprise IT and cybersecurity initiatives to support

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance or eligible
• 5+ years of IT leadership experience
• 5+ years of IT strategic planning experience
• 5+ years of IT workforce management experience
• 5+ years of IT budgeting and investment management experience
• 5+ years of Information Security and Privacy experience
• 5+ years of Digital Equity and Accessibility experience
• U.S. Citizenship required

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary POC for the XT-CS-CIO function
• Implement and maintain cybersecurity frameworks (NIST/ISO/CMMC)
• Oversee cybersecurity risk assessments and vulnerability testing
• Coordinate internal and external security audits
• Manage cross-team dependencies and resource allocation
• Lead crisis response during major breaches
• Oversee third-party security vendors and procurement
• Promote a security-first culture and training program
• Provide strategic and operational support to CIO and directorate
• Align IT and cybersecurity programs with DC3 mission and goals

Skills

IT leadership

Cybersecurity governance

Risk management

Cross-directorate coordination

Communications

Tools

NIST RMF

ISO 27001

CMMC

ATO/cATO management

Job description

SAIC seeks an XT-CS-CIO Task Lead in a fully onsite role in Linthicum, MD, requiring TS/SCI clearance and CISSP/PMP certifications. Lead IT and cybersecurity governance across XT, CS, and CIO functions for the DC3 Cyber Crime Center, coordinating with government and contractor teams, including subcontractors.

The role focuses on strategic IT portfolio management, risk assessment, and secure operations across multiple DoD facilities, driving enterprise IT and cybersecurity initiatives to support