Innova Solutions has an immediate need for a Cybersecurity Chief of Staff for a customer located in Richmond, Virginia. The selected Cybersecurity Chief of Staff will play a pivotal role in supporting the CISO and the cybersecurity team. This position is responsible for overseeing the daily operations, strategic planning, and coordination of cybersecurity initiatives across the organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cybersecurity, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to manage complex projects and cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities:
- Strategic Planning: Assist the CISO in developing and implementing the organization's cybersecurity strategy and roadmap.
- Operational Oversight: Oversee the daily operations of the cybersecurity team, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
- Project Management: Lead and manage cybersecurity projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget and quality standards.
- Policy Development: Develop, review, and update cybersecurity policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity risks, ensuring the protection of the organization's information assets.
- Stakeholder Communication: Serve as a liaison between the cybersecurity team and other departments, facilitating effective communication and collaboration.
- Incident Response: Coordinate and manage the response to cybersecurity incidents, ensuring timely resolution and documentation.
- Training and Awareness: Develop and implement cybersecurity training and awareness programs for employees at all levels.
- Performance Metrics: Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to cybersecurity initiatives and operations.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field. A master's degree is preferred.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA are highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, practices, and technologies.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills.
- Proven ability to manage complex projects and cross-functional teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range*: $100 - $110 per hour
*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.
Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS:Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.
Recent Recognitions:
- One of Largest IT Consulting Staffing firms in the USA - Recognized as #4 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA 2022)
- ClearlyRated® Client Diamond Award Winner (2020)
- One of the Largest Certified MBE Companies in the NMSDC Network (2022)
- Advanced Tier Services partner with AWS and Gold with MS
Website: https://www.innovasolutions.com/
Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at or (770) 493-5588. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b
Desired Skills and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field. A master's degree is preferred.
Minimum of 7 years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role.
Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA are highly desirable.
Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, practices, and technologies.
Excellent leadership and team management skills.
Proven ability to manage complex projects and cross-functional teams.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
American Cybersystems, Inc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.