Strategic Information CISO

Location: Fort Belvoir, VA
Employment Type: Regular, Full Time

About the Company
Athena Technology Group, Inc. (ATG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) focused on Information Technology and Communications consulting, system engineering, integration, deployment and operation of state of the art command and control and information systems that deliver critical network centric solution to the warfighter. With a proven track record of technical support to our customers, we are looking for innovative industry professionals to join our team.
Job Summary
Support the Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA) G-6 SAP CIO efforts concerning translating high-level business requirements to enterprise security initiatives and programs that must be implemented to achieve the organization’s mission, goals and objectives for CIO/G-6’s distributed enterprise network environment.
Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the Technical and Business Information CISO functions to ensure appropriate progress and traction.
• Develop and maintain metrics, dashboards, executive reports, and assessments on the State-of-Security (SOS) within the enterprise.
• Report directly to the Army (HQDA) G-6 SAP CIO.
• Represent the Army (HQDA) G-6 SAP CIO externally with DoD SAP stakeholders and Army Cybersecurity agencies.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and enforcement of security policies to protect critical data.
• Assist in the development and implementation of secure processes and systems used to prevent, detect, mitigate, and recover from cyberattacks.
• Assist in the education and management of enterprise risk in collaboration with stakeholders, including facilitating risk assessment and risk management processes.
• Build and drive a cybersecurity strategy and framework, with initiatives to secure the organization's cyber and technology assets.
• Assist in the development, justification, and evaluation of cybersecurity investments.
• Assist in the development and implementation of ongoing security awareness training and education for users.

• Requires U.S. Citizenship.
• Active TS with SCI security clearance required.
• BA/BS or equivalent and a minimum of 5 years of applicable experience.
• Experience gathering strategic customer requirements.
• Familiarity with the RMF and DoD compliance processes.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to create detailed documentation and visual representations of data.
• Ability to research and learn from vendor and developer documentation and apply concepts to other efforts.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with senior customers to field and troubleshoot questions and issues.
• Possesses at a minimum an approved DoD 8570 AIT Level II certification.
• Ability to plan and collaborate with Army senior executive staff to ensure all strategic IT requirements are fully met.
• Innovative thinking and leadership with an ability to lead and motivate cross-functional, interdisciplinary teams.
• Experience establishing cybersecurity and risk metrics for reporting, with a roadmap of security issues (Critical, Medium, and Low) including mitigation plans.
• Experience ensuring appropriate governance procedures are in place, communicated, and proactively managed.

• Knowledge of DA policy and planning efforts, IT enterprise goals and objectives, and other required functions.
• Knowledge of SAP Operations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) with respect to security administration and information technology governance in a multi-platform environment.
• Knowledge of SAP information security controls and audit management.

Physical and Environmental Conditions
Normal Office Environment. Requires Sitting, Standing, Near Acuity, Speaking with colleagues and customers, Listening, Sight, Use of hands/fingers.
This position description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. This and all positions are eligible for organization-wide transfer. Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time

 

Additional Benefits

• Performance bonuses and annual salary reviews
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment

EEO Statement

ATG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.