Unisys · 2 weeks ago
Director of Information Security
Richmond, VA
Contract
Onsite
Director/Executive
8+ years expUnisys is seeking a Director of Information Security to provide dedicated cybersecurity leadership for a critical client in Virginia. This role involves implementing and governing information security programs, ensuring compliance with IT security standards, and collaborating with various stakeholders to manage risks and respond to incidents.
Business DevelopmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyManagement Information SystemsSoftware
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop, refine, and maintain agency-aligned security policies, controls, and documentation
Assist Client and assigned agencies with audits, compliance reviews, and remediation planning
Ensure adoption of NIST-aligned risk management and security control frameworks
Conduct or assist with enterprise risk assessments, data classification, and security control evaluations for Client and supported agencies
Identify security gaps and recommend risk-based remediation strategies
Support the development of System Security Plans (SSPs), BIAs, and agency risk registers
Provide guidance on COOP and Incident Response Plan development
Act as an incident response resource to Client, helping coordinate cybersecurity investigations, analysis, and documentation
Collaborate with Client’s SOC, during active events
Deliver after-action reporting, root cause analysis, and improvement recommendations
Assist Client in evaluating IT solutions, cloud services, and enterprise initiatives for security compliance
Review designs, contracts, and procurements to ensure required security controls are incorporated
Provide recommendations aligned with Zero Trust, identity management best practices, encryption, logging, and network security principles
Support cybersecurity awareness programs across Client and partner agencies
Act as one of the primary Unisys security liaisons interfacing with Client leadership
Communicate risks, emerging threats, and mitigation options to technical and non-technical audiences
Provide security guidance to project teams, application developers, and business units
Contribute to Client’s enterprise cybersecurity strategy and statewide security initiatives
Recommend modern tools, frameworks, and processes to enhance the Clients security posture
Participate in governance boards, working groups, and cross-agency cybersecurity committees
Support Unisys in delivering high-quality, contract-aligned services that enhance Client’s mission
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, IT, or related field; equivalent experience considered
8+ years of cybersecurity or information assurance experience
Strong understanding of NIST frameworks (800-53, 800-37, CSF)
Zero Trust principles and modern security architectures
Experience in risk assessments, audits, and implementing security controls
Incident response or SOC coordination experience
Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder-engagement skills
Preferred
CISSP
CISM
CISA
CRISC
GIAC certifications (GSEC, GCIH, GSTRT, etc.)
Cloud security certifications (AWS / Azure)
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Company
Unisys
Unisys is a worldwide information technology company. They provide a portfolio of IT services, software, and technology that solves
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.19B2025-06-16Post Ipo Debt· $700M
2020-10-29Post Ipo Debt· $485M
2010-01-19Acquired
Leadership Team
Mike Thomson
CEO & President
Raj R Raman
CTO, Cloud
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