Duties
Serve as a principal advisor to the IC Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) on all info system security matters and is a subject matter expert in applying ICD 503, CNSS 1253, and NIST SP 800-53. - Oversee the implementation of a Zero Trust (ZT) Framework to be applied across the IC.
Align ZT efforts with Federal and DoD strategic planning and guidance documents such as EO 14028, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2022, OMB M-22-09, NMM-2022-01, DoD Zero Trust Reference Architecture v2.0, DoD ZT Strategy and Roadmap, and NIST SP 800-207, Zero Trust Architecture.
Collaboratively lead development of performance measures and metrics to track and report on IC element ZT maturity and roadmap progress; proactively identify risks and issues to community progress.
Plan, develop, and implement IC security processes to ensure they operate effectively and are compliant with the Federal Information Systems Security Management Act (FISMA) and other relevant policies, guidelines, and procedures.
Provide lead oversight of the IC's Cybersecurity Performance Evaluation Model (CPEM) program to ensure quarterly CPEM metrics are collected, analyzed, and reported to the IC Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), IC Chief Information Officer (CIO), and senior ODNI leadership.
Perform and provide risk tradeoff analysis to implement the policies, processes, models, assessments, and standards needed to recommend risk acceptance authorization for complex systems and mission enablement.
Oversee the analysis, development, and reporting of the IC annual FISMA report to the IC CISO, IC CIO, senior ODNI leadership, and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
Perform work on complex computer engineering projects or programs that may have ill-defined requirements, ambiguity, parallel tasks, multiple dependencies, high risks, and multiple interfaces; manage the design, construction, testing, and implementation of technical and functional specifications; provide technical oversight and initiate, plan, implement, and coordinate activities throughout the life of the project.
Define and develop information security requirements and engineering solutions for new systems and plan, define, and review system security plans.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must be a U.S. Citizen residing in the United States
- Appointment is subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance based on an SBI with eligibility for sensitive compartmented information (SCI)
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- A two-year trial period is required for all new permanent appointments to the ODNI.
Qualifications
Extensive program management, analytic, and critical thinking skills, including a superior ability to conduct IC ZT capabilities assessments, identify needs and requirements, and develop process improvement recommendations for the successful implementation of IC ZT capabilities.
Extensive knowledge of the IC information technology infrastructure including operating systems, major application systems, and network architecture.
Demonstrated ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, complex information in a clear, concise manner that is targeted to and meets the needs of diverse audiences with different perspectives and objectives
Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and in a team or collaborative environment, mentor junior colleagues, and utilize strong organizational and interpersonal problem-solving skills.
Extensive ability to establish regular contact with high-level internal and external resources and customers, supplying or seeking information on security programs and issues; superior use of tact when expressing ideas or opinions to senior leaders, customers, contractors, and other stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to listen to, clarify, and convey an understanding of others' ideas, comments, and questions, and integrate and build upon diverse opinions in a manner that encourages the formation of integrated solutions and positions.
One year of specialized experience at the next lower GS-grade (or equivalent). IT related experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT Certification). IT- related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies (Attention to Detail, Communication, Cybersecurity, Problem Solving and Risk Management).
Bachelor Degree or equivalent experience of 10 years in one of the following concentrations Computer Science, Information Science, Information Systems Management, Mathematics, Operation Research, Statistics or Technology Management or degree that provided a minimum 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks.
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Benefits
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Required Documents
A complete application package must include:
a. RESUME: Applicants are encouraged to carefully review the vacancy announcement, particularly the MDRs, and construct their resume to highlight their most significant experience and qualifications relevant to this job opportunity. You must ensure the resume contains all of the required information and you organize it so we can associate the following information for each experience/position:?Job title; Name of employer; Beginning and ending dates of employment (month/day/year format); Hours worked per week. We will assume full-time unless otherwise stated. Detailed description of job duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities to include any supervisory/managerial responsibilities and number of staff supervised (if applicable) and;?Series and grade or equivalent (if a federal position).
b. POSITION NUMBER: Reference the announcement number in the subject line on each document submitted.
c. COVER LETTER: Applicants must submit a professional narrative as a supplement to the resume to elaborate on their qualifications and previous work performed.
d. CURRENT SF-50: Federal Government employees must provide your official most recent SF-50 (i.e., dated within the last 52 weeks from the closing date of this vacancy announcement.) SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action" is used to verify to verify current federal status, position, title, grade, and organization of record. If your SF-50(s) does not provide the information needed to make a final determination for qualification, you will be found ineligible for the position.
Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.
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
We encourage you to read the entire announcement prior to submitting your application.
Click "Apply" at the top of the page. Your application MUST be received by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of this announcement.
In order to be considered, you must apply via USAJobs. The ODNI will not accept emailed applications. Applications received after the closing date will NOT be eligible for consideration. All attachments should be in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format.
Do not include the following types of information in your profile or resume:
- Classified or government sensitive information
- Social Security Number (SSN)
- Photos of yourself
- Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.
- Encrypted and digitally signed documents
Next steps
Once you successfully complete the application process, you will receive an acknowledgement of receipt email. Please note that the acknowledgement email does not ensure completion of your application. You must ensure that you submit all required documentation.
The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 60 days of the closing date of this announcement. Due to the large number of applications received, applicants will be contacted ONLY if they have been selected for an interview.