Cybersecurity Program Lead (CISO Strategy)

Cybersecurity Jobs; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive federal benefits

Job summary

Cybersecurity Jobs is seeking a federal IT Specialist to support the CFTC's cybersecurity compliance and operational readiness as the agency’s CISO.

Responsibilities include leading strategic planning, conducting A&A processes, preparing ATO packages, and coordinating incident response. Applicants should demonstrate leadership, strong communication, and rigorous information management in a federal setting.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Background/Security Investigation required.
• Demonstrated Leadership and Developing Others.
• Attention to Detail and Customer Service mindset.
• Strong Decision Making, Information Management and Communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage cybersecurity program strategic planning and roadmap; conduct reviews and testing per CIO direction.
• Plan and oversee formal assessments; mitigate risk via A&A processes.
• Oversee preparation of Authority to Operate (ATO) packages for signature.
• Ensure CISO programs align with priorities and are communicated across the Commission.
• Conduct and support security assessments, tabletop exercises, and playbook development.
• Produce the cybersecurity program annual budget report to Congress.
• Maintain IT cybersecurity program in compliance with Federal laws and regulations.
• Lead incident response and crisis management communications.
• Apply mitigation, preparedness and recovery strategies to improve security posture.
• Run crisis management exercises and coordinate with external organizations.

Skills

Leadership

Developing Others

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Decision Making

Information Management

Interpersonal Skills

Oral/Written Communication

Problem Solving

Reasoning

Teamwork

Technical Competence

Tools

NIST SP 800-37

A&A

ATO

Job description

Cybersecurity Jobs is seeking a federal IT Specialist to support the CFTC's cybersecurity compliance and operational readiness as the agency’s CISO.

Responsibilities include leading strategic planning, conducting A&A processes, preparing ATO packages, and coordinating incident response. Applicants should demonstrate leadership, strong communication, and rigorous information management in a federal setting.