Senior ISSO: Cybersecurity Risk & Compliance Leader

US Department of Education Headquarters; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Education, located in San Francisco, seeks an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) within the Federal Student Aid’s Chief Technology Division, Security Services Division.

The role supports cybersecurity risk management, assessments, and policy implementation aligned with ED mission and Title IV programs. Qualified candidates will demonstrate IT competencies, risk assessment experience, and the ability to ensure timely remediation of vulnerabilities in a federal

Qualifications

• Minimum proficiency in IT-related competencies as described by GS-13/GS-12 level requirements.
• Ability to assess cybersecurity risks and support authorization processes.
• Knowledge of vulnerabilities, POA&Ms, and remediation actions.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Decision Making

Information Management

Interpersonal Skills

Oral Communication

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Technical Competence

Job description

The U.S. Department of Education, located in San Francisco, seeks an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) within the Federal Student Aid’s Chief Technology Division, Security Services Division.

The role supports cybersecurity risk management, assessments, and policy implementation aligned with ED mission and Title IV programs. Qualified candidates will demonstrate IT competencies, risk assessment experience, and the ability to ensure timely remediation of vulnerabilities in a federal