Summary
This position is located in the Office of the Chief Information Security Officer (OCISO), Cyber Risk Management Section, within the Chief Information Officer Organization (CIOO) of the FDIC and is responsible for leading and managing information security for assigned systems, and including the isolation and defining of unprecedented conditions, resolving critical problems, and the developing, testing, and implementing of new technologies.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
All United States Citizens. This is a Direct-Hire Public Notice.
Duties
- Responsible for leading and managing information security for assigned systems, including third party systems that are hosted and operated by another agency, contractor, or other sources.
- Serves as the primary liaison to internal and external stakeholders on the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Risk Management Framework (RMF) implementation, the incumbent will guide system owners and IT project teams with integrating the RMF implementation into system development life cycle activities, and support project teams with designing and implementing security controls.
- Develops and maintains the security categorization of systems and subsystems, and direct team of Information Systems Security Officers (ISSOs) in the execution of system security activities.
- Works with multiple teams and technical leaders to align them on a common vision and ensure security risks are understood and prioritized correctly. Leads, tracks, and reports on assigned projects.
- Communicates complex technical requirements to non- technical personnel. Prepares and presents briefings to senior management officials on complex/controversial issues.
- Provides recommendations to improve the effectiveness of processes and programs, and for improving overall security posture. Participates in planning and estimation exercises.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Registration with the Selective Service.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Employment Conditions.
Completion of Financial Disclosure may be required.
Background Investigation (BI) required
Qualifications
Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic, religious spiritual; community; student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Additional qualifications information can be found here. To qualify, applicants must have completed at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the grade level 13 or above in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: experience leading NIST Risk Management Framework activities supporting the planning, design, implementation, assessment, operation, and management of system security controls for complex information technology solutions, including cloud and other third-party hosted solutions.
You must have Information Technology (IT)-related experience which demonstrates proficiency in each of the following competencies:
• Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
• Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
• Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
Education
There is no substitution of education for the experience for this position.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
In addition to the regular benefits offered by Federal agencies, the FDIC offers additional benefits to its employees. These benefits, some at minimal cost, are some of the best and most competitive in both the private and public sectors.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
This is a Direct-Hire Public Notice. Applications will be accepted for the location identified in the public notice. Veteran’s preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants DO NOT apply to positions filled under this public notice.
All complete applications (transcripts must be included, if applicable) will be verified for eligibility requirements and will be submitted to the hiring official upon request.
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If requested by Management, your application will be reviewed to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements outlined in this announcement. Therefore, it is imperative that your resume contain sufficiently detailed information upon which to make the qualification determination. Please ensure that your resume contains specific information such as position titles, beginning and ending dates of employment for each position, average number of hours worked per week, and if the position is/was in the Federal government, you should provide the position series and grade level.
If you are found qualified, you will be referred to the selecting official for further review and consideration.
The competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) you will be assessed on are listed below.
- Knowledge of the implementation of Federal Information Security Modernization Act, OMB A-130, relevant Executive Orders and Binding Operational Directives.
- Knowledge of the suite of NIST Risk Management standards and guidelines to develop and implement a risk based approach to manage information security risk, including the NIST Risk Management Framework and related Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) and Special Publications (SPs).
- Skill in the implementation of Federal Information Security Modernization Act, OMB A-130, relevant Executive Orders and Binding Operational Directives.
- Ability to manage projects and priorities, and to use project management principles to plan, organize, develop, and oversee multiple, concurrent projects.
- Ability to communicate in writing.
- Ability to communicate orally.
- Ability to negotiate with stakeholders on issues that influence IT policies or programs.
You do not need to respond separately to these KSAs. Your resume will serve as responses to the KSAs.
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Required Documents
INTERAGENCY TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ICTAP): If you are a displaced Federal employee eligible for consideration under ICTAP, you must submit proof of eligibility. For more information, click here
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
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Next steps
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