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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM), CG-2210-14 in Washington, District Of Columbia
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. Responsibilities 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.