Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM), CG-2210-14 Job in Washington, DC

Vacancy No. 2026-CIOO-DH0082 Department Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Salary $158,305.00 to $257,500.00 Grade 14 to 14
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 4/14/2026 Close Date 4/20/2026
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Washington, DC


Summary

This position is located in the Chief Information Officer Organization and is 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.

Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill similar vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement. 

This job is open to

The public

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

Clarification from the agency

All United States Citizens. This is a Direct-Hire Public Notice.

Duties

  • Implements and manages information security protections for third-party systems in accordance with appropriate federal regulations, FDIC standards, and commensurate with the risk and magnitude of the impact resulting from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction of the information.
  • Guides system owners and their representatives, IT project teams and third-party service providers to ensure that FDIC Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements are met.
  • Develops and maintains the security categorization of third-party systems, and advise FDIC system owners, project teams and third-party system service providers on execution of system security activities, such as developing and maintaining system security plans and related documentation, completing security assessments, documenting and implementing any agency responsibilities, and remediation of security and privacy control weaknesses and Plan of Actions & Milestones (POA&Ms).
  • Provides technical advice on and devise solutions to a wide range of issues that comply with federal security requirements and guidance while meeting current and future business requirements.
  • Analyzes and evaluates security infrastructure, systems, processes and procedures and identify the need for change based on new security technologies or threats.
  • Reviews proposed new systems, networks, and software designs for potential security risks, recommending mitigation or countermeasures, and resolving integration issues related to the implementation of changes and new capabilities within the enterprise.
  • Leads, tracks, and reports on assigned projects and tasks.     

To learn more about the Chief Information Officer Organization, please visit Information Technology at the FDIC. 

Requirements

Conditions of employment

Registration with the Selective Service.

U.S. Citizenship is required.  

Employment Conditions.

Completion of Confidential 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

Specialized Experience: To qualify, applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the CG-13 level in the Federal service which includes performing qualitative and quantitative cybersecurity risk management on third party systems including NIST RMF and other industry-leading frameworks (e.g. Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), ISO/IEC 27001/2, SOC 2 Trust Services) in accordance with federal regulations.

AND

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.

For qualification determinations, your resume must contain the following for each work experience listed:

  • Organization/Agency's Name
  • Title
  • Salary (series and grade, if applicable)
  • Start and end dates (including the month and year)
  • Number of hours you worked per week
  • Relevant experience that supports your response to the specialized experience that is stated in the job announcement

If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.

NOTE: Please indicate how you meet the specialized experience under each applicable position. Do not copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications.

Applicants eligible for ICTAP (Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program) must achieve a score of 80 or higher in the online assessment to be determined “well qualified” for this position. For more information, click here.

Education

There is no substitution of education for the experience for this position.

Additional information

DUE TO THE HIGH VOLUME OF QUALIFIED APPLICANTS EXPECTED TO APPLY, THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL CLOSE ON THE DAY THE 100th APPLICATION IS RECEIVED, OR ON THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST.

If selected, you may be required to serve a probationary period. During the probationary, you will be evaluated for fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

  • your performance and conduct;
  • the needs and interests of the agency;
  • whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
  • whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

To read about your rights and responsibilities as an applicant for Federal employment, click here.

Salary reflects a pay cap for this position of $257,500.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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.

To find out more, click here.

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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Once the application process is complete, your two page resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications.

Structured Resume Review: Occupational Experts (OEs) will review your resume to determine your technical qualifications for this position based on the required competencies. OEs will review ONLY your two (2) page resume. OEs will not review additional information beyond your resume (e.g., cover letter, links embedded in your resume).

If you are found qualified, your application will move forward to additional phase(s) of the review process.

You will be assessed on the following competencies:

  • Oral/Non-Written Communication
  • Advising
  • Interpersonal Relationships
  • Written Communication
  • Information Security
  • Compliance
  • Vulnerability Assessment & Management
  • Networking & Infrastructure
  • Planning & Organizing

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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:

1.      Current (or last) performance rating of record of at least Fully Successful or equivalent

2.      Specific RIF (reduction in force) separation notice or a notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function outside the local commuting area

3.      SF-50 that indicates RIF separation or "Retirement in lieu of RIF”

For more information, click here.

Your two (2) page resume showing all relevant work experience (paid and unpaid) including: duties performed; full name and address of each employer; start and end dates (month/year); work schedule (part-time, full-time, number of hours if intermittent); salary; and any completed education and training (program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date).

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

To begin, click the “Apply” button and follow the prompts. If you haven’t already, register and establish a USAJOBS account. After you register online, click the “Apply” button to complete the online assessment questionnaire, and submit all required documents. Please be sure to click “Submit Application” to complete the application process. You must apply online.

To apply for this position, you MUST provide a complete application package which includes:

Your two (2) page resume showing all relevant work experience (paid and unpaid) including: duties performed; full name and address of the each employer; start and end dates (month/year); work schedule (part-time, full-time, number of hours if intermittent); salary; and any completed education and training (program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date).

Applicants requesting an exception from the online process must contact the Human Resources Specialist or point of contact listed in this announcement prior to 12:00 noon local time on the closing date.

To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account and click on “Applications” tab. Click on the “Position Title,” and then select “Update Application” or “Additional Application Information” to continue.

You have until 11:59 p.m. ET (Eastern Time) on the closing date of this announcement to complete the application process.

Please ensure you have completed the application process by verifying the status of your application on-line to reflect: “Received”. Failure to complete the application process will result in an incomplete application and you will not be considered for the position.

Agency contact information

Elaine Livingstone
Phone
781-794-5776
TDD
1-800-925-4618
Email
elivingstone@fdic.gov
Address
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
FDIC Human Resources Branch
Braintree, Massachusetts 02184
United States

Next steps

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For more information go to FDIC Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act.

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Agency contact information

Elaine Livingstone
Phone
781-794-5776
TDD
1-800-925-4618
Email
elivingstone@fdic.gov
Address
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
FDIC Human Resources Branch
Braintree, Massachusetts 02184
United States