This position is located in the Cybersecurity Division, Technology Office (TO), Business Center, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Rural Development (RD), and manages the cybersecurity division. The incumbent serves as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) of RD. Direct Hire Authority: These positions are being filled through the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) Direct-Hire Authority for this occupation.

Duties

Provides management oversight and technical guidance over the operations and sustainment of RD cybersecurity operations and infrastructure. This includes management of the cybersecurity infrastructure for IT devices, systems and networks. Understands and articulates the impact of cybersecurity on the mission and communicates this to senior leadership and other senior stakeholders. Is responsible for development of RD-wide performance measures for cybersecurity and development of a comprehensive investment plan to achieve cybersecurity objectives. Assists the CIO with developing and implementing RD-wide project management security procedures, tools, templates, activities, and infrastructure to align internal business practices with government-wide regulations and policies. The CISO exercises first and second level supervisory responsibilities and provides direction to subordinate staff. Directs, coordinates, and oversees work through subordinate supervisors. Serves as senior expert and consultant to top RD management officials for advice on integrating cybersecurity programs with other programs of equivalent scope and complexity. Assists in the formulation and control and management processes for information technology (IT) investment decisions, including a process for maximizing the value and managing the risk of IT acquisition and implementation. Implements long-range risk and vulnerability assessments and provides systems security evaluations and reviews. Assists the CIO with planning, developing and carrying out systems security contingency plans and disaster recovery procedures and programs. Manages the lifecycle of a security information technology project from concept development through implementation. Responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, networks, and data .

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen or US National
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check
• Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
• Subject to one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable. New USDA supervisors must successfully complete all components of the required training program before the end of their probationary period.
• Direct Deposit - Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify at https://www.e-verify.gov/

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. Basic Requirement: 1. Attention to Detail 2. Customer Service 3. Oral Communication 4. Problem Solving In addition to meeting the basic requirement, qualified applicants must possess: For the GS-15 level: Applicants must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level; or its non-Federal equivalent that demonstrates: Experience applying the principles, methods, and tools for evaluating information systems security features against the NIST 800-37 Risk Management Framework, FIPS 199 Categorization, NIST 800-53 Rev 5 Security controls and various A&A requirements. Includes developing security Authorization and Assessment (A&A) plans and procedures, documenting deficiencies, reporting corrective actions, and recommending changes to improve the security of information systems. Experience implementing long-range risk and vulnerability assessments and provides systems security evaluations and reviews. Implements strategies and management guidelines for complex and changing information technology security systems.. Extensive knowledge of the various methods and controls are used to validate the identity of individuals to verify access approval and level, and monitor activity to ensure that only authorized access is taking place. There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-15 level. NOTE: To be considered for this position, you must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the 2210 series set forth in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards by the closing date of the announcement. A copy is available at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards 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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Qualifications are based upon meeting specialized experience only. Education cannot be used to qualify for this position.

Contacts

• Address Rural Development 1400 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20250 US
• Name: Jessica Redman
• Phone: 302-857-3591
• Email: [email protected]