Chief Information Security Officer

U.S. Department of Justice; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Justice, DEA Information System Division in Arlington, Virginia, seeks a Chief Information Security Officer to advise the CIO on security oversight for all DEA IT systems.

The role directs cybersecurity policies, risk management, security engineering, incident response, and supply chain security across the DEA IT Enterprise. Candidates should have senior-level cybersecurity leadership experience, the ability to translate policy into actionable programs, and eligibility for

Qualifications

• Senior-level cybersecurity leadership experience guiding CIO-level programs.
• Ability to translate policy into actionable security programs across a large enterprise.
• Eligibility for Top Secret/SCI clearance or equivalent desired.

Responsibilities

• Advise CIO on security oversight for all IT systems within the DEA.
• Direct cybersecurity policies, risk management, security engineering, and incident response.
• Oversee supply chain security programs for the DEA IT Enterprise.

Skills

Cybersecurity leadership

Risk management

Security engineering

Incident response

Supply chain security

Job description

This position is located in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Information System Division (TC) in Arlington, Virginia.

The purpose of this position is to advise the Chief Information Officer (CIO) on the security oversight for all DEA information technology (IT) systems. The incumbent will direct cybersecurity policies, risk management, security engineering, incident response, and supply chain security programs for the DEA IT Enterprise.

Duties

As a Chief Information Security Officer, your typical work assignments may include:

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov/).
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: http://www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.
• Incumbent is subject to random drug testing.
• Selectee may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period (OR 1-year OR 2-year trial period, as appropriate) during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.