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From the employer's careers site First seen 27 Oct 2026

VP, Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Leidos Oak Ridge, TN On-site executive full-time

Salary

$223,800 - $360,000 per year

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Description

Leidos is seeking a VP, Chief Information Officer (CIO) in Oak Ridge, TN, to support a Leidos joint venture, Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC (CNS).

The CIO will lead the Information Solutions and Services (IS&S) organization, managing complex Information Technology, cyber operations, and risk management activities.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the primary lead for CNS in all things related to Information Solutions and Services
  • Ensure risk-balanced security measures are integrated into IT projects and activities
  • Lead the IS&S managers in the development, implementation, and operation of a Security Operations Center (SOC)
  • Maintain timely and effective communication with stakeholders to resolve issues
  • Plan, prioritize, and coordinate assignments of staff to projects
  • Oversee and coordinate input into IS&S architecture efforts, including cyber aspects
  • Establish metrics to gauge program effectiveness and perform internal audits and assessments
  • Establish policies and procedures to ensure appropriate controls and monitoring are in place
  • Oversee and provide resources for the CISO and other cyber security personnel
  • Drive standardization, documentation, maintenance, and automation where possible
  • Plan, prepare, and devise work plans that ensure efforts are conducted within approved budget and schedule parameters
  • Monitor performance and ensure performance standards remain high
  • Maintain a strong understanding of mission needs and use cases
  • Leads communications efforts with the Nuclear Production Office (NPO) federal customer
  • Responsible for hiring and developing competent subject matter experts
  • Ability to be on-site, at Y-12, Monday-Friday during core business hours
  • Job may require on-call support in the event of an operational or cyber security incident
  • Ability to travel (expected to be no more than 10 weeks per year) to off-site locations

Required Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Networking/Telecommunications, or relevant technical field
  • Minimum of 15 years of experience in information systems, cyber operations, and risk management
  • At least 5 years of experience in a supervisory role
  • Ability to work autonomously, strong decision-making, time management, and customer service skills
  • Familiarity with current application models, data analytics, cloud services, and mobility
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Specific knowledge of DOE regulations and NIST standards

Clearance:

  • Must possess or be able to obtain/maintain a DOE Q clearance

Skills

Required

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You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://leidos.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/Oak-Ridge-TN/CIO--Consolidated-Nuclear-Security--CNS-_R-00189927

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