ODNI Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)

Office of the Director of National Intelligence; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 173,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of the Director of National Intelligence is seeking an Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) to lead INFOSEC programs and teams across ODNI. The role focuses on developing, implementing, and auditing security controls and policies for information systems in accordance with FISMA and IC guidelines.

The ISSM will guide staff, review security plans, and coordinate with IC stakeholders to safeguard critical information assets while ensuring compliance with federal requirements and ODNI

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of INFOSEC concepts and governance.
• Familiarity with NIST security control standards (800-37, 800-39, 800-53/CNSS 1253).
• Experience developing and reviewing security plans and policies.
• Understanding of FISMA and IC security processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead staff responsible for strategic planning and management of INFOSEC programs.
• Develop and maintain security policies and system security plans for ODNI.
• Ensure information systems comply with INFOSEC requirements and federal regulations.
• Collaborate with IC partners and ODNI stakeholders on security guidelines.

Skills

INFOSEC

NIST 800-37

NIST SP 800-39

NIST 800-53/CNSS 1253

Security policies

Job description

ODNI Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)

• Hiring Agency: Office of the Director of National Intelligence
• Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
• Hiring Path: Public
• Number of Openings: 1
• Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information

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.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as an expert an Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) within Office of Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), leading staff responsible for the strategic planning and management of Information Security (INFOSEC) programs and activities.

Lead, guide, and oversee professional staff responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining INFOSEC programs within ODNI; review, approve, and develop security plans for ODNI and develop security measures to safeguard information against unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure.

Provide expert direction and guidance to ensure that information systems that are developed, deployed, operated, implemented, and supported in a manner consistent with INFOSEC policies and procedures. Lead the planning, development, and implementation of ODNI's 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.

Lead the development, and implementation of ODNI's security policy and technical requirements for system design and operations; serve as an information security expert and consultant for both internal ODNI components and Intelligence Community (IC) stakeholders. Define and develop information security requirements and engineering solutions for new systems and guide the definition and review of system security plans.

Represent ODNI's position on key information security issues and advocate on the behalf of the ODNI at IC-wide INFOSEC forums (i.e., the Information Security Program Council (IPC)) and other critical collaborative security specific forums. Collaborate directly with senior security managers charged with developing security guidelines for the IC.

Lead, cultivate, and maintain productive working relationships with security colleagues, counterparts, and ODNI senior leadership to share information of interest, explain the specifics of security programs and procedures, and, when appropriate, present, justify, defend, negotiate, and/or settle matters involving significant or controversial issues.

Develop and implement ODNI's security policy and technical requirements for system design and operations; provide preliminary information security advice and recommendations to both internal ODNI components and Intelligence Community (IC) stakeholders. Develop information security requirements and engineering solutions for new systems, review system security plans, and make improvement recommendations.

Provide support to senior ISSMs and/or CSG Division Chiefs charged with developing security guidelines for the IC and ensuring that security processes are compliant with appropriate federal requirements. Maintain productive working relationships with security colleagues, counterparts, and ODNI senior leadership to share information of interest and explain the specifics of security programs and procedures.

Lead a team of professional staff and assess performance, collaborate and oversee goal setting, and provide feedback on personal development. Demonstrated knowledge of NIST 800-37 Risk Management Framework. Demonstrated knowledge of NIST SP 800-39 Managing Information Security Risk. Demonstrated knowledge of NIST 800-53 and/or CNSS 1253 Security Controls.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Office of the Director of National Intelligence, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $173146 – $197200/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-29.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.