Virtual Chief Information Security Officer Strategic Leadership and Advisory Services

San Diego Community Power requires a Virtual Chief Information Security Officer to deliver strategic cybersecurity leadership, governance, risk management, and advisory services. The selected contractor will review and develop security policies, lead enterprise risk assessments, maintain a risk register, support incident response programs, and evaluate the security posture of third-party vendors and systems. Eligible bidders must demonstrate more than ten years of cybersecurity and information security experience, with work performed offsite. Bidders must register and submit questions through the agency's PlanetBids eBidding portal by November 18, 2026, at 12:00 P.M. Pacific Time. Final bids must be uploaded as a single PDF document through the portal by December 7, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. Pacific Time, including a time-and-materials fee schedule valid for 90 days. The agency intends to award one contract to the bidder that best meets requirements at the lowest estimated cost based on qualifications, approach, and costs.