Chief Information Officer (CIO)

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) is responsible for the strategic leadership, security, reliability, and evolution of all information systems, networks, communications, and IT services across the organization. This role oversees operations spanning highly classified environments as well as open and unclassified networks, ensuring strict separation, compliance, and resilience. The CIO leads system architecture, cybersecurity, networks, help desk, communications platforms, and enterprise IT services while acting as a senior crisis manager, risk owner, and cross-organizational change leader. - Senior leadership experience in IT or information systems. - Experience managing classified and unclassified environments. - Strong hands-on technical capabilities, with the ability and willingness to actively engage in system architecture, infrastructure, and cybersecurity - Strong background in cybersecurity, risk management, and crisis response. - Excellent decision-making and communication skills. Academic Background & Education - Master’s degree in Information Technology Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, Technology Management, or related field. - Graduate-level education strongly preferred. Key Competencies - Crisis leadership - Strategic thinking - Risk management - Cross-functional leadership - Senior leadership experience in IT or information systems. - Experience managing classified and unclassified environments. - Strong hands-on technical capabilities, with the ability and willingness to actively engage in system architecture, infrastructure, and cybersecurity - Strong background in cybersecurity, risk management, and crisis response. - Excellent decision-making and communication skills. Academic Background & Education - Master’s degree in Information Technology Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, Technology Management, or related field. - Graduate-level education strongly preferred. Key Competencies - Crisis leadership - Strategic thinking - Risk management - Cross-functional leadership