Cybersecurity Engineer

Summary 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. Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a U.S. Citizen residing in the United States Appointment is subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance based on an SBI with eligibility for sensitive compartmented information (SCI) Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. A two-year trial period is required for all new permanent appointments to the ODNI. Qualifications Extensive program management, analytic, and critical thinking skills, including a superior ability to conduct IC ZT capabilities assessments, identify needs and requirements, and develop process improvement recommendations for the successful implementation of IC ZT capabilities. Extensive knowledge of the IC information technology infrastructure including operating systems, major application systems, and network architecture. Demonstrated ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, complex information in a clear, concise manner that is targeted to and meets the needs of diverse audiences with different perspectives and objectives Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and in a team or collaborative environment, mentor junior colleagues, and utilize strong organizational and interpersonal problem-solving skills. Extensive ability to establish regular contact with high-level internal and external resources and customers, supplying or seeking information on security programs and issues; superior use of tact when expressing ideas or opinions to senior leaders, customers, contractors, and other stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to listen to, clarify, and convey an understanding of others' ideas, comments, and questions, and integrate and build upon diverse opinions in a manner that encourages the formation of integrated solutions and positions. One year of specialized experience at the next lower GS-grade (or equivalent). IT related experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT Certification). IT- related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies (Attention to Detail, Communication, Cybersecurity, Problem Solving and Risk Management). Bachelor Degree or equivalent experience of 10 years in one of the following concentrations Computer Science, Information Science, Information Systems Management, Mathematics, Operation Research, Statistics or Technology Management or degree that provided a minimum 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks. Education Bachelor's Degree Additional information This position is eligible for the ODNI GSIT pay scale, which ODNI is currently offering for permanent and staff reserve employees in specifically designated IT-related occupational series that generally aligns to the OPM Information Technology Management Series 2210. Job Interview Travel: Candidates from outside the Washington, D.C., area may be selected for a telephone, teleconference, or in-person interview. Salary Determination: The ODNI uses a rank-in-person system in which rank is attached to GS employees on the basis of individual qualifications, experience, and performance. Individuals whose current GS grade is equivalent to the grade of the advertised position will retain their current grade and step. Individuals who transfer to the ODNI from a non-GS pay scale will have base pay converted to the appropriate GS grade and step as determined by the Director/ Human Resource Management. On occasional instances when a current federal civilian employee applies for an ODNI position that is a lower grade than his or her personal grade, the candidate's personal grade will be downgraded to the grade of the advertised ODNI position and pay will be set at the step that is closest to but not less than the employee's current annual base rate of pay, not to exceed the maximum rate (i.e., step 10) of the GS grade to which assigned. Relocation Expenses: For new ODNI employees, reimbursement for relocation is discretionary based on availability of funds. Reasonable Accommodations: The ODNI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Reasonable Accommodations Officer by classified email at [email protected], by unclassified email at [email protected], by telephone at 703-275-3900 or by FAX at 703-275-1217. Your request for reasonable accommodation will be addressed on a case-by-case basis. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TO THE EEOD EMAIL ADDRESS. THIS EMAIL IS FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY. The ODNI is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. Read more Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. 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