CISO Advisor: Enterprise Cybersecurity & Governance

Synertex LLC; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Synertex LLC is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity and Governance Advisor (CISO Advisor) in Northern Virginia to provide strategic guidance and hands-on expertise for a mission-critical Intelligence Community customer.

You will advise senior leadership on enterprise cybersecurity strategy, governance, risk management, RMF/ATO processes, and policy development, coordinating across interagency stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience advising executive leadership on cybersecurity strategy and risk management.
• Experience with RMF, CSF, and NIST SP 800-53 controls.
• Strong written and verbal communication for executive-level briefings and policy documents.

Responsibilities

• Advise the CISO and senior leadership on enterprise cybersecurity strategy, governance, and risk management.
• Provide expertise in RMF and ATO processes, aiming to improve timelines and reciprocity across organizations.
• Advise on Internal Use Software governance and oversight.
• Develop, review, and coordinate cybersecurity policies, directives, standards, and implementation guidance.
• Prepare and deliver executive-level briefings on cybersecurity strategy, governance, and enterprise risk.
• Coordinate cybersecurity initiatives across government organizations and stakeholders.
• Support IAM, Zero Trust planning and implementation within enterprise security architecture.
• Advise on incident response planning, vulnerability management, SOC, and SIEM capabilities.
• Draft executive briefs, policy documents, and budget inputs for leadership.

Skills

RMF & ATO

NIST CSF

Zero Trust

IAM

Executive briefings

Policy guidance

Governance

Interagency coordination

Cybersecurity strategy

Security architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Synertex LLC is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity and Governance Advisor (CISO Advisor) in Northern Virginia to provide strategic guidance and hands-on expertise for a mission-critical Intelligence Community customer.

You will advise senior leadership on enterprise cybersecurity strategy, governance, risk management, RMF/ATO processes, and policy development, coordinating across interagency stakeholders.