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- Create of Waivers or Risk Acceptance Memos to assist in the effective management of system risks
- Conduct an annual assessment in accordance with guidance in the DHS Information Security Performance Plan
- Review and update security authorization documents as needed, but at least annually
- Coordinate with the customer's Privacy, Records, and Information Governance Divisions related to compliance documentation and other requirements
- Conduct Contingency Plan tests at least annually and updating the plan
- Perform system self-assessments as part of the customer's Ongoing Authorization program
- Monitor and respond to Information Security Vulnerability Management (ISVM)/Patch Management
- Provide audit support for assigned systems (Financial, A-123, FISMA, internal, DHS, etc.), throughout the audit (Pre, During, and Post Audit)
- Maintain knowledge of inventory in accreditation boundary
- Proactively ensure security requirements are included in development cycle (Waterfall, Agile, SecDevOPs)
- Use DHS and mandated enterprise IA Compliance Tools.
- Devise a plan to certify and accredit their assigned Information system or information systems
- Ensure CM processes are followed to ensure that any changes do not introduce new security risks
- Manage system Information Security Vulnerability Management (ISVM) Compliance
- Respond to emerging requirements or policies as set by legislation, regulation or policy
- Participate in DevOps Sec (security integrated into Agile processes) requirements for assigned systems
- Support annual assessments in accordance with guidance in the DHS Information Security Performance Plan
- Five (5) to ten (10) years of IA experience is required; three (3) of which must be FISMA-related
- Bachelor's Degree in related IT Field or Bachelor's Degree may be substituted with four (4) additional years of FISMA- related experience, for a total of 9 to 14 years of experience
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One of the following:
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP)
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- Specialized knowledge of financial audit standards, classified system IA requirements and Privacy Act requirements
- Specialized knowledge and experience with the implementation of the NIST Special Publication (SP) 800 family of publications, particularly those associated with the Risk Management Framework
- Specialized knowledge and experience with evaluating system, network, or infrastructure security controls against requirements such as FISMA, FIPS, and NIST guidelines
- Knowledge and experience with the vulnerability scanning execution, assessment, and analysis
- Knowledge and experience with the operating system and network knowledge (i.e., Local Area Networks [LAN] and Wide Area Networks [WAN])
- Knowledge and experience with information security and assurance principles (e.g., Defense-in-depth) and associated supporting technologies
- Knowledge and experience with application security, database security, and network security
- Knowledge and experience with the implementation of the NIST Special Publication (SP) 800 family of publications, particularly those associated with the Risk Management Framework
- Experience with evaluating system, network, or infrastructure security controls against requirements such as FISMA, FIPS, and NIST guidelines
- Ability to assess and weigh current and evolving security threats in an operational environment
Preferred:
- Current experience providing ISSO support to CBP or DHS
- Experience supporting systems hosted in Cloud environments.
- Experience supporting systems in Agile and DevOps environments
Identity Statement
Steampunk is a Change Agent in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients in the Homeland, Federal Civilian, Health and DoD sectors. Through our Human-Centered delivery methodology, we are fundamentally changing the expectations our Federal clients have for true shared accountability in solving their toughest mission challenges. If you want to learn more about our story, visit http://www.steampunk.com.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Steampunk participates in the E-Verify program.
- Create of Waivers or Risk Acceptance Memos to assist in the effective management of system risks
- Conduct an annual assessment in accordance with guidance in the DHS Information Security Performance Plan
- Review and update security authorization documents as needed, but at least annually
- Coordinate with the customer's Privacy, Records, and Information Governance Divisions related to compliance documentation and other requirements
- Conduct Contingency Plan tests at least annually and updating the plan
- Perform system self-assessments as part of the customer's Ongoing Authorization program
- Monitor and respond to Information Security Vulnerability Management (ISVM)/Patch Management
- Provide audit support for assigned systems (Financial, A-123, FISMA, internal, DHS, etc.), throughout the audit (Pre, During, and Post Audit)
- Maintain knowledge of inventory in accreditation boundary
- Proactively ensure security requirements are included in development cycle (Waterfall, Agile, SecDevOPs)
- Use DHS and mandated enterprise IA Compliance Tools.
- Devise a plan to certify and accredit their assigned Information system or information systems
- Ensure CM processes are followed to ensure that any changes do not introduce new security risks
- Manage system Information Security Vulnerability Management (ISVM) Compliance
- Respond to emerging requirements or policies as set by legislation, regulation or policy
- Participate in DevOps Sec (security integrated into Agile processes) requirements for assigned systems
- Support annual assessments in accordance with guidance in the DHS Information Security Performance Plan
- Five (5) to ten (10) years of IA experience is required; three (3) of which must be FISMA-related
- Bachelor's Degree in related IT Field or Bachelor's Degree may be substituted with four (4) additional years of FISMA- related experience, for a total of 9 to 14 years of experience
-
One of the following:
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP)
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- Specialized knowledge of financial audit standards, classified system IA requirements and Privacy Act requirements
- Specialized knowledge and experience with the implementation of the NIST Special Publication (SP) 800 family of publications, particularly those associated with the Risk Management Framework
- Specialized knowledge and experience with evaluating system, network, or infrastructure security controls against requirements such as FISMA, FIPS, and NIST guidelines
- Knowledge and experience with the vulnerability scanning execution, assessment, and analysis
- Knowledge and experience with the operating system and network knowledge (i.e., Local Area Networks [LAN] and Wide Area Networks [WAN])
- Knowledge and experience with information security and assurance principles (e.g., Defense-in-depth) and associated supporting technologies
- Knowledge and experience with application security, database security, and network security
- Knowledge and experience with the implementation of the NIST Special Publication (SP) 800 family of publications, particularly those associated with the Risk Management Framework
- Experience with evaluating system, network, or infrastructure security controls against requirements such as FISMA, FIPS, and NIST guidelines
- Ability to assess and weigh current and evolving security threats in an operational environment
Preferred:
- Current experience providing ISSO support to CBP or DHS
- Experience supporting systems hosted in Cloud environments.
- Experience supporting systems in Agile and DevOps environments
Identity Statement
Steampunk is a Change Agent in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients in the Homeland, Federal Civilian, Health and DoD sectors. Through our Human-Centered delivery methodology, we are fundamentally changing the expectations our Federal clients have for true shared accountability in solving their toughest mission challenges. If you want to learn more about our story, visit http://www.steampunk.com.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Steampunk participates in the E-Verify program.
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Who's Hiring
- General Dynamics Information Technology30
- Lockheed Martin28
- Booz Allen Hamilton24
- Peraton19
- MANTECH18
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Technology & Software
- Education
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Automotive
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of information security jobs.
- Seven or more years of progressive information security leadership experience
- Active CISSP, CISM, or equivalent professional security certification
- Demonstrated experience managing security operations, incident response, and vulnerability management programs
- Deep knowledge of compliance frameworks including NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, or sector-specific regulations
- Experience building and leading cross-functional security teams and managing security budgets
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related technical field
Tips for Your Director Of Information Security Job Search
Quantify your risk reduction outcomes
Your resume needs measurable impact, not a list of tools you've managed. Hiring committees for director of information security roles respond to statements like reduced incident response time or cut audit findings, tied to a specific program you led.
Align certifications to the posting requirements
CISSP is nearly universal, but many postings also screen for CISM, CRISC, or FedRAMP experience depending on the sector. Read each listing carefully and move the most relevant credential to the top of your resume's certification section.
Target openings by compliance framework
Director of information security roles in healthcare, defense, and finance are often scoped around specific frameworks like HIPAA, CMMC, or SOX. Filtering openings by these terms surfaces roles where your existing compliance experience is a direct match.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of information security openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a board-level communication example
Interviewers at the director level almost always ask how you present security risk to non-technical executives. Prepare one concrete story where you translated a technical threat into business impact language and influenced a budget or policy decision.
Negotiate scope before negotiating title
Before accepting an offer, clarify whether the role includes ownership of the security budget, headcount authority, and a direct reporting line to the CISO or CTO. Misaligned scope is the leading reason directors of information security leave roles within the first year.
Director Of Information Security Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of information securitys?
The companies hiring the most director of information securitys right now include General Dynamics Information Technology, Lockheed Martin, and Booz Allen Hamilton, with the largest share of openings in Virginia, Maryland, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is consistently strongest at organizations with regulated data environments, including financial institutions, hospital systems, and federal contractors.
How many director of information security jobs are remote?
About 64% of director of information security openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though fully on-site roles remain common at organizations with classified systems or strict regulatory obligations. Sub-areas like cloud security strategy, compliance program management, and security policy development tend to offer the most remote flexibility compared to roles tied to physical data centers or SOC operations.
How do you become a director of information security?
Most directors of information security build toward the role by starting in technical security positions such as analyst or engineer, then moving into team lead or manager roles with ownership over a defined security domain. Earning a credential like CISSP and gaining direct exposure to compliance audits, incident response leadership, and executive reporting accelerates the path. Experience managing a security budget and cross-functional stakeholders is typically the final qualifier that distinguishes director-ready candidates.
Can you get a director of information security job with limited experience?
Getting hired as a director of information security without prior director-level experience is possible if you can demonstrate ownership of a security program, even at smaller scale. Candidates who have led a compliance initiative, built out a security operations function, or managed a team during a significant incident are competitive. Targeting smaller companies, startups with a strong security posture need, or organizations in regulated industries undergoing growth tends to be the most practical entry point.
What does the director of information security interview process look like?
The interview process for a director of information security role typically starts with a recruiter screen focused on leadership background and compliance experience, followed by a technical panel covering your approach to risk management, incident response, and security architecture. A case study or scenario exercise is common, often asking you to assess a hypothetical breach or build out a security roadmap. Final rounds almost always include a conversation with the CISO, CTO, or a member of the executive team evaluating your ability to communicate risk at a business level.
Where can I find and apply to director of information security jobs?
You can find and apply to director of information security jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that fit your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each listing. New openings are added regularly, so checking back often keeps you ahead of roles that fill quickly.
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