Cybersecurity Engineer

Summary The Intelligence Community (IC) Chief Information Office (CIO) is responsible for advancing the Intelligence Community's mission by driving secure collaboration, integration, and information sharing; identifying and addressing information enterprise risks; and providing strategic leadership and oversight of the IC's enterprise architecture and enterprise information technology. Responsibilities 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 current permanent ODNI employee. OR Must be a current permanent Federal employee Must have supervisory approval to apply to the Joint Duty Assignment. Must be currently at the grade level of the detail. No Temporary Promotion Opportunity The program does not apply to members of the Military service or contractors. 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 Additional Information This position is eligible for the ODNI GSIT pay scale, which ODNI is currently offering for permanent and staff reserve employees in specifically designated IT-related occupational series that generally aligns to the OPM Information Technology Management Series 2210. Job Interview Travel: Candidates from outside the Washington, D.C. area may be selected for a telephone, teleconference, or in-person interview. Salary Determination: A current Federal Government employee, selected for a detail, will be assigned to the position at their current grade and salary. Other Information REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: The ODNI provides reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified applicants with disabilities. IF YOU NEED A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Reasonable Accommodation Office Representative by classified email at [email protected], by unclassified email at [email protected], by telephone at 703-275-3900 or by FAX at 703-275-1217. Your request for reasonable accommodation will be addressed on a case-by-case basis. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TO THE EEOD 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.