Chief Information Officer

Location:

CLARKSBURG, MD, US, 20871

Date:
Nov 10, 2026

Thales Defense & Security, Inc. (TDSI) Headquartered in Clarksburg, MD, is a U.S. company that has been serving domestic and international defense Air, Land and Sea domains for 60+ years. With over 1,000 employees, TDSI and its four subsidiaries (Advanced Acoustic Concepts, Digital Receiver Technology, Tampa Microwave, and Trusted Cyber Technologies), supports U.S. Joint Services, special operations forces and multi-national partners with a variety of communication, visualization, signal intelligence/electronic warfare, and sensor/sonar capabilities.

TDSI's key technologies include tactical handheld radios, expeditionary satellite terminals, helmet-mounted displays, optics and target recognition capability, advanced radars, undersea sensing and missile systems. Lives depend on what we do!

• Competitive Salary
• Yearly Incentive Compensation Plan
• Medical insurance for self and eligible family members
• Generous 401(k) program- up to 7% company contribution and 100% immediate vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid wellness, vacation, and holiday leave
• Paid maternity, paternity, and parental leave
• 9/80 Work Schedule (every other Friday off)
• Hybrid Working Environment

Thales Defense & Security, Inc. (TDSI) seeks a strategic and transformational Chief Information Officer (CIO) / Vice President, Information Technology out of our Clarksburg, MD office to lead enterprise technology strategy, cybersecurity, digital transformation, and IT operations.

The CIO will align technology investments with business priorities, drive innovation and operational excellence, and ensure a secure, scalable, and compliant technology environment. The CIO oversees enterprise applications, infrastructure, cloud services, cybersecurity, data and analytics, and IT governance across TDSI and its subsidiaries, while partnering closely with executive leadership, Corporate Security, and the Government Security Committee (GSC).

• Develop and execute the enterprise technology strategy to support business growth, operational excellence, and innovation.
• Advise executive leadership and the GSC on technology investments, cybersecurity risks, emerging technologies, and digital transformation opportunities.
• Lead enterprise modernization initiatives, including cloud adoption, automation, AI governance, and data-driven decision-making.

• Direct enterprise IT operations, including infrastructure, cloud services, networks, enterprise applications, and end-user support.
• Ensure secure, reliable, and scalable technology services while driving enterprise architecture, IT governance, and technology roadmap planning.
• Establish performance metrics and operating standards that enhance service delivery, efficiency, and business value.

• Provide executive oversight of cybersecurity, information assurance, and enterprise risk management programs.
• Ensure compliance with CMMC, NIST 800-171, DFARS, NISPOM, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Lead business continuity, disaster recovery, incident response, and resilience planning in partnership with Corporate Security and compliance stakeholders.

• Lead technology investment planning, budgeting, vendor management, and strategic sourcing to maximize business value and return on investment.
• Build, develop, and retain high-performing technology teams while fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Drive organizational effectiveness through talent development, succession planning, and…