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Senior Cybersecurity Executives

DHS Headquarters

Role at a glance

Category: GRC
Work arrangement: On-site
Location: Springfield, Virginia
Salary range: $190,300 to $257,600
Posted: Jul 1, 2026

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DHS Headquarters is hiring a Senior Cybersecurity Executives in Springfield, Virginia. This is a GRC role in the governance, risk, and compliance field, with a posted range of $190,300 to $257,600. Review the full details below and apply directly with DHS Headquarters.

Are you ready to lead cybersecurity at the highest level of national security? DHS is seeking visionary executives for the roles of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (DCISO). These are premier leadership positions in the DHS Cybersecurity Service (DHS-CS), responsible for shaping and executing the Department's cybersecurity strategy across one of the world's most complex and critical networks. Qualifications: These positions are in the Executive Track. DHS Cybersecurity Service employees start at career levels and salaries matching their experience and expertise. Minimum 15+ years of cybersecurity experience and 5+ years in executive leadership. Proven ability to lead expansive, high-impact cybersecurity programs at enterprise-scale. Seasoned executive ready to oversee national cybersecurity initiatives and multi-level organizations, reporting directly to presidential appointees. DHS Cybersecurity Service employees start at career levels and salaries matching their experience and expertise. To learn more about DHS Cybersecurity Service career tracks and levels, visit our application

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Location and market context

This role is based in Springfield, Virginia on-site. Local candidates benefit from being close to DHS Headquarters's teams and regional hiring market. Confirm the exact in-office expectation and any relocation support with the employer.

About cybersecurity governance roles

Cybersecurity governance connects security control frameworks to business and regulatory risk, covering policy, risk assessment, and control assurance rather than hands-on operations. Roles like this one are typically evaluated against frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2, and security risk and control-assurance practices.

How to position yourself for this cybersecurity governance role

Strong candidates emphasize security control frameworks, risk assessment, policy and standards, and translating technical security posture into governance and board-level reporting. In your resume and outreach, tie your experience to how DHS Headquarters would apply NIST CSF, ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2, and security risk and control-assurance practices, and lead with concrete outcomes rather than duties.