Senior Enterprise Security Leader

US Department of Education Headquarters; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Education—Federal Student Aid (FSA), Technology Operations Division (TOD)—seeks a senior manager to lead enterprise cybersecurity programs, oversee RMF/ISCM, and guide risk-based decisions across diverse IT environments.

The role directs SOC operations, incident response, and collaboration with executives, auditors, and external partners to strengthen information security posture. Applicants should bring extensive leadership experience in enterprise security, policy

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cybersecurity laws, regulations, and standards (FISMA, RMF, OMB mandates, AO responsibilities).
• Ability to direct operational cybersecurity functions, SOC technologies, and incident response to protect PII/HVAs.
• Ability to oversee CDM and ISCM programs, SDLC integration, and enforce cybersecurity requirements across large ecosystems.
• Skill in leading multidisciplinary teams, managing contractor deliverables and IT security budgets, and partnering with executives and auditors.

Skills

Accountability

Customer Service

Decisiveness

Flexibility

Integrity/Honesty

Interpersonal Skills

Oral Communication

Problem Solving

Resilience

Written Communication

Job description

U.S. Department of Education—Federal Student Aid (FSA), Technology Operations Division (TOD)—seeks a senior manager to lead enterprise cybersecurity programs, oversee RMF/ISCM, and guide risk-based decisions across diverse IT environments.

The role directs SOC operations, incident response, and collaboration with executives, auditors, and external partners to strengthen information security posture. Applicants should bring extensive leadership experience in enterprise security, policy