Lead the design, execution, and continuous maturation of CIS’s whole-of-state multidimensional security program across all U.S. states and territories
Serve as a senior trusted advisor to governors’ offices, state CIOs, CISOs, Homeland Security Advisors, Emergency Managers, and other executive leaders on security strategy and risk management across the state or territory
Advance adoption, effective use, and long-term sustainability of state and territory-wide MS-ISAC membership through consultative, value-based engagement
Conduct executive-level briefings, strategy sessions, and workshops focused on improving statewide and local security maturity
Guide states in developing and strengthening governance models, legislative approaches, organizational structures, and operating models that support whole-of-state cybersecurity
Advise on alignment of people, process, policy, funding, and technology to raise security maturity across state agencies and local jurisdictions
Provide strategic oversight and direction to assigned staff and contractors supporting whole-of-state initiatives
Partner closely with CIS business units, MS-ISAC operations, and membership functions to ensure coordinated planning and execution
Develop scalable advisory frameworks, playbooks, and maturity models that can be applied consistently across states and territories
Track and report progress using meaningful outcome-based metrics tied to adoption, maturity improvement, and member engagement
Represent CIS as a national thought leader through conference presentations, executive forums, and external briefings
Provide strategic insight and recommendations to CIS executive leadership on trends, risks, and opportunities affecting state and local cybersecurity
Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field
10+ years of progressive professional experience, including 7+ years in senior leadership roles
Senior executive experience within state or territorial government, or equivalent experience advising state executive leadership on cybersecurity and technology strategy
Deep understanding of state and local government operations, funding mechanisms, legislative processes, and political dynamics
Demonstrated ability to operate as a trusted advisor to governors’ offices, executive branch leadership, and senior public-sector stakeholders
Proven experience leading large-scale, multi-stakeholder cybersecurity or technology initiatives across complex organizational environments
Strong executive presence, including the ability to facilitate high-level discussions, challenge assumptions constructively, and influence outcomes
Ability to navigate ambiguity and operate effectively in environments with evolving strategy, structure, and requirements
Excellent verbal, written, facilitation, and presentation skills suitable for executive and public-facing engagements
Demonstrated ability to collaborate across organizational boundaries and lead through both authority and influence
Commitment to advancing cybersecurity resilience across the public sector
High degree of professional judgment, discretion, and integrity
Enthusiastic and passionate about the CIS mission of securing the connected world.

Benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

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Soft Skills

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