Chief Information Officer (CIO)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develop and execute a unified IT strategy that supports both federal and commercial operations.
• Lead enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives including continuing cloud migration data modernization and cybersecurity enhancements.
• Ensure compliance withCMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification)requirements and other federal cybersecurity frameworks (e.g. NIST 800-171 FedRAMP).
• Oversee IT governance risk management and compliance programs.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align technology investments with business priorities and strategically guide the company in future growth.
• Manage vendor relationships contract negotiations and technology procurement.
• Continue to mentor a high-performing IT team across infrastructure cybersecurity and application development.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be eligible for or hold a U.S. Government Security Clearance
• 5 years of progressive IT leadership experience with at least 3 years in a CIO or equivalent executive role.
• Proven experience managing IT in bothfederal contractingandor commercial enterpriseenvironments.
• Deep understanding ofCMMC NIST and other federal cybersecurity compliance frameworks.
• Strong background in enterprise architecture cloud platforms (AWS Azure) and cybersecurity.
• Exceptional leadership communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Information Systems or related field experience.
• Ability to troubleshoot and configure various switch platforms.
• CISSP or CISM certifications are a plus.
• Required:
• Bachelors degree in computer science or related field
• Certification in networking

LOCATION: This position is full-time and hybrid in Rockville MD.

SALARY:Salaries are determined based on several factors including external market data internal equity and the candidates related knowledge skills and abilities for the position. The range for this position is 150k-180k.

BENEFITS

• Employer-paid employee Medical Dental and Vision Care.
• Low-Cost Family Health Care offered.
• Federal Holidays and three (3) weeks vacation
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Cross-training opportunities

About MELE

With over 300 employees and offices in Rockville MD Washington DC and Albuquerque NM MELE is a veteran and minority-owned government contractor empowering its customers with innovative solutions for more than three decades. MELE has team members located across the U.S. and has served more than a hundred countries across hundreds of project locations. The company offers technical engineering and programmatic support expertise to a host of U.S. federal and international agencies including but not limited to the Department of Energy the Department of Defense the Department of Homeland Security the Department of Justice INTERPOL and the International Atomic Energy Agency. MELEs services include National Security and Intelligence CBRNE Defense and Security Facility Management and Engineering Law Enforcement and Emergency Response Training Technical Analytica and Program Management Support and IT/Cybersecurity.

MELE Associates Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law. MELE Associates Inc. is an E-Verify employer.

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