Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)

Duties

Major Duties And Responsibilities

Serve as an expert an Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) within Office of Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), leading staff responsible for the strategic planning and management of Information Security (INFOSEC) programs and activities.

Lead, guide, and oversee professional staff responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining INFOSEC programs within ODNI; review, approve, and develop security plans for ODNI and develop security measures to safeguard information against unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure.

Provide expert direction and guidance to ensure that information systems that are developed, deployed, operated, implemented, and supported in a manner consistent with INFOSEC policies and procedures.

Lead the planning, development, and implementation of ODNI's 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.

Lead the development, and implementation of ODNI's security policy and technical requirements for system design and operations; serve as an information security expert and consultant for both internal ODNI components and Intelligence Community (IC) stakeholders.

Define and develop information security requirements and engineering solutions for new systems and guide the definition and review of system security plans.

Represent ODNI's position on key information security issues and advocate on the behalf of the ODNI at IC-wide INFOSEC forums (i.e., the Information Security Program Council (IPC)) and other critical collaborative security specific forums.

Collaborate directly with senior security managers charged with developing security guidelines for the IC.

Lead, cultivate, and maintain productive working relationships with security colleagues, counterparts, and ODNI senior leadership to share information of interest, explain the specifics of security programs and procedures, and, when appropriate, present, justify, defend, negotiate, and/or settle matters involving significant or controversial issues.

Develop and implement ODNI's security policy and technical requirements for system design and operations; provide preliminary information security advice and recommendations to both internal ODNI components and Intelligence Community (IC) stakeholders.

Develop information security requirements and engineering solutions for new systems, review system security plans, and make improvement recommendations.

Provide support to senior ISSMs and/or CSG Division Chiefs charged with developing security guidelines for the IC and ensuring that security processes are compliant with appropriate federal requirements.

Maintain productive working relationships with security colleagues, counterparts, and ODNI senior leadership to share information of interest and explain the specifics of security programs and procedures.

Lead a team of professional staff and assess performance, collaborate and oversee goal setting, and provide feedback on personal development.

Demonstrated knowledge of NIST 800-37 Risk Management Framework.

Demonstrated knowledge of NIST SP 800-39 Managing Information Security Risk.

Demonstrated knowledge of NIST 800-53 and/or CNSS 1253 Security Controls.

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

FREE RESPONSE ESSAY QUESTIONS

All applicants must answer the following four short, free response essay questions. The responses cannot exceed 200 words per question. By submitting your responses to the following questions, you certify that you are using your own words and did not use a consultant or AI (such as a large language model [LLM]).

• How has your commitment to the Constitution and the founding principles of the United States inspired you to pursue this role within the Federal government? Provide a concrete example from professional, academic, or personal experience.
• In this role, how would you use your skills and experience to improve government efficiency and effectiveness? Provide specific examples where you improved processes, reduced costs, or improved outcomes.
• How would you help advance the President's Executive Orders and policy priorities in this role? Identify one or two relevant Executive Orders or policy initiatives that are significant to you and explain how you would help implement them if hired.

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• How has a strong work ethic contributed to your professional, academic or personal achievements? Provide one or two specific examples and explain how those qualities would enable you to serve effectively in this position.
  
  

Mandatory Requirements

Familiarity of ODNI's information technology infrastructure including operating systems, major application systems, and network architecture.

Familiarity of ODNI's information technology security environment, business requirements, and risks.

Familiarity of ODNI's INFOSEC policies, procedures, and practices, as well as the implications of those policies on component Information Technology (IT) systems and security issues.

Expert program management, analytic, and critical thinking skills, including a superior ability to conduct INFOSEC program assessments, identify needs and requirements, and develop process improvement recommendations for the successful implementation of ODNI's INFOSEC programs.

Superior 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.

Superior 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.

Superior 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.

Superior 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.

Must have a degree in cybersecurity, computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations 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.

Desired Requirements

Minimum of five (5) years of specialized experience. 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, Customer Service, Oral Communication, and Problem Solving).

CISM, CASP/SEC+, CISA, CISSP and/or CCNA/CCNP or the ability to obtain within 1 year of assignment.

Education

Bachelors Degree

Additional information

This position aligns to the ODNI GSIT pay scale, which ODNI is currently offering for IT Engineers, IT Project Managers, and ISSMs. Contact ODNI HRM for more information.

JOB INTERVIEW TRAVEL

Candidates from outside the Washington Metropolitan Area (WMA) may be selected for a telephone, teleconference, or in-person interview.

SALARY DETERMINATION

The ODNI uses a rank-in-person system in which rank is attached to GS employees on the basis of individual qualifications, experience, and performance. Individuals whose current GS grade is equivalent to the grade of the advertised position will retain their current grade and step. Individuals who transfer to the ODNI from a non-GS pay scale will have base pay converted to the appropriate GS grade and step as determined by the Chief of Human Resource Management.

In some cases when a current federal civilian employee applies for an ODNI position that is a lower grade than his or her personal grade, the candidate's personal grade will be downgraded to the grade of the advertised ODNI position and pay will be set at the step that is closest to, and not less than, the employee's current annual base rate of pay, not to exceed the maximum step rate of the GS grade to which assigned.

RELOCATION EXPENSES

For new ODNI employees, reimbursement for relocation is discretionary based on availability of funds.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

The ODNI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Reasonable Accommodations Officer by email at DNI_DRA@dni.gov, by telephone at (703)275-3900 or by FAX at (703)275-1217. Your request for reasonable accommodations will be addressed on a case-by-case basis. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TO THE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION EMAIL ADDRESS. THIS EMAIL IS FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY.

The ODNI is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations.

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.

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.