Deputy Chief Information Security Officer Job in Arlington, VA

Summary

This job is open to

• The public

  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

DHS Cybersecurity Service (DHS-CS) uses a multi-phase assessment process to qualify applicants seeking employment through the DHS-CS. Given the ever-advancing nature of cybersecurity and the ongoing need for cybersecurity talent, DHS-CS uses "Talent Pools" to pull qualified applicants (i.e., individuals who have successfully completed the multi-phase assessment process for their capability and career track/level) for consideration for these jobs.

By applying to this job announcement, you are not just applying for a specific job but are opting to be part of the DHS-CS Talent pool for ongoing consideration for employment in this Technical Capability and will remain eligible for consideration for up to one year from the date of completion.

As Deputy CISO you will report directly to the CISA Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and manage a range of complex cybersecurity work related to establishing and maintaining a comprehensive Agency-wide information security and risk management program. You will be responsible for the Agency's security architecture, security operations center, and responsiveness to incidents that may impact business, mission assets, personnel, and networks across CISA's multi-billion-dollar information technology enterprise.

As a DHS Cybersecurity Service Employee in the Leadership Track, at the Senior Cybersecurity Manager level, you will continually and proactively participate in learning activities to enhance and apply your technical and leadership expertise in either Cybersecurity Defensive Operations - Intelligence Collection & Analysis (ICA), as well as Planning, Execution & Analysis (PEA), Cybersecurity Engineering, or Cybersecurity Architecture to oversee multiple DHS Federal cybersecurity programs, organizations, employees and contract resources to manage a range of unusually difficult tasks, including:

• Leading and/or overseeing teams to design, implement, and evaluate DHS cybersecurity policies, protocols, and programs aimed at enhancing the security of organizational networks and IT systems, including those related to artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies.
• Coordinating across the Department and with White House and interagency bodies to support the development and implementation of national-level cybersecurity policy and strategy, including related to artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies.
• Representing DHS policy positions in interagency and other working groups with other departments and agencies, foreign, state and local governments, the private sector, and academia.
• Reviewing and analyzing new and proposed legislation, strategies, and policy initiatives to assess the impact on DHS operations and existing cybersecurity policies, strategies, and programs.
• Assisting subordinate employees in the application of laws, rules, regulations, executive orders, and current requirements to ensure DHS cybersecurity policies and programs are legally compliant and align to the organization's mission and goals.
• Supervising and managing staff to conduct formal technical policy reviews of DHS's cybersecurity programs to determine if policies are current and effective, or if modifications are needed based on evolving security developments or threats.
• Providing leadership and expert policy support to the implementation of new systems, networks, and software designs for potential security risks, as well as resolving integration issues related to the implementation of new systems with the existing infrastructure.
• Directing and overseeing the creation, drafting, interpretation, and dissemination cybersecurity policy guidance to a variety of audiences in the form of briefings, reports, or other written products.
• Providing leadership and senior advisement to the Department's engagement with Congress or other legislative bodies in order to achieve and maintain the necessary authorities and resources required to meet mission critical priorities.
• Overseeing performance and development of cybersecurity policy personnel as well as serving as a mentor to DHS headquarters and/or Component employees in cybersecurity policy and those seeking to build expertise in the field.
• Proactively coordinating with internal and external DHS stakeholders to share intellectual capital and relevant information in support of the overall success of cybersecurity policies and protocols, ensuring alignment with critical agency priorities.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or national.
• You must be 18 years of age.
• Must be registered for the Selective Service (if you are a male).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance.
• Must be able to submit to a drug test and receive a negative result.
• Must be able to comply with ethics and standards of conduct requirements, including completing any applicable financial disclosure.
• May be required to serve a 3 year probationary period.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Required Documents

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online questionnaire, required assessments, and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 12/12/2024 to receive consideration. The application process will follow the bullets outlined below.

1. To begin the application process, click the Apply Online button.
2. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation.
3. Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59PM (ET) on the announcement closing date.
4. After submitting an online application, you will be notified whether or not you are required to take additional online assessments through the USA HIRE platform. This message will be delivered via email notification.
5. If you are asked to take the online assessments, you will be presented with a unique URL to access the USA Hire system. Access to USA Hire is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials.

Be sure to review all instructions prior to beginning online assessments. Note: set aside at least 3 hours to take these assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue at a later time, you can re-use the URL sent to you via email and also found on the Additional Application Information page that can be located in the application record in your USAJOBS account.

Reasonable Accommodation Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing online assessments on the USA HIRE platform, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for Reasonable Accommodation must be received prior to starting the online assessments. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the online assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the online assessments. To determine if you need a Reasonable Accommodation, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for online assessments here: http://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire.

Next steps

The DHS Cybersecurity Service application process is designed to both prioritize fairness to all applicants and identify qualified candidates to join the DHS Cybersecurity Service. Successful applicants proceed through the following steps and will receive notifications as each step is completed: Submit Initial Information

• Upload resume
• Answer questions about your expertise and experience

Assessment + Interview

• Complete multi-phase assessment process
• Interview with the team you might join

Tentative Job Offer + Background Investigation

• Receive a tentative job offer, including your compensation and benefits package
• Receive an invitation to start the background investigation process

Final Job Offer + Start Date

• Receive a final job offer
• Determine your start date

We will notify you by email after each of these steps has been completed. Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process. To check your status, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on "Application Status," and then click "More Information."

Note: If you successfully complete the application process and receive a tentative DHS Cybersecurity Service job offer, applicable employment eligibility requirements, including those you must comply with throughout your appointment at DHS, will be communicated to you in writing.

Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U. S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U. S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.

DHS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.(http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify).

To learn more about DHS Cybersecurity Service employment eligibility, visit our application portal.