Chief Information Security Officer

U.S. Department of Commerce; Suitland (MD); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Census Bureau seeks a senior executive to serve as Chief Information Security Officer, a Senior Executive Service (SES) General position.

SES pay is commensurate with qualifications and bonuses/awards are possible based on performance. Candidates must demonstrate executive-level experience in enterprise technology security strategies, policies, and continuous monitoring to sustain a resilient security posture across complex environments.

Qualifications

• Executive-level experience developing enterprise security strategies and policies.
• Extensive knowledge of federal regulations, tools, and processes governing network security.

Skills

Enterprise security strategy

Federal regulations

Digital forensics

Continuous monitoring

Job description

The U.S. Census Bureau is seeking a highly-motivated and capable executive to serve as the Chief Information Security Officer.

This position is a Senior Executive Service (SES) General position. Positions in the SES are not graded. SES pay is commensurate with qualifications. SES employees are eligible for bonuses and awards based on performance. Veteran's preference is not applicable to SES.

Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (PTQs)

1. Demonstrated executive level experience in developing enterprise technology and security strategies and policies to include extensive knowledge of federal regulations, policies, tools, and processes governing network security and operations, digital forensics, and comprehensive security assessments, authorizations, and continuous monitoring. Ensures the establishment and maintenance of an effective, resilient, and dynamic security posture across complex organizational environments.
2. Demonstrated executive level experience managing complex enterprise-wide information security systems including monitoring and evaluating IT investments and infrastructure, and providing accountability for the protection of IT assets. Experience re-engineering business processes and resolving difficult problems encountered in the planning, development, and operation of complex IT systems.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECqs)

• ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.
• ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.
• ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.
• ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.
• ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to address the ECqs. Instead, you should attach proof [e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)] of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.