The
websiteof the United States Chief Information Officer and the Federal CIO Council lists three job openings within the information technology field, including an opening for cybersecurity lead at the Department of Education. (For the IT leadership positions,
see this Federal Times story.)
Director, Information Assurance Services and Chief Information Security Officer
The Department of Education is looking for an individual to serve as the primary adviser for the Chief Information Officer and Deputy Chief Information Officer.
This individual will be responsible for:
- Managing Information Assurance Services operations and ensuring the confidentiality/privacy, integrity and availability of the Departments information and resources.
- Acting as the recognized Departmental expert and authority on procedures, guidance, technologies, and policies that impact the cyber-security program while ensuring compliance and implementation of Federal Information Security Management Act and E-Government Act.
- Managing the IAS operation components to ensure success
- Assisting the CIO and DCIO in preparation of the budget justifications and compliance to federal statues and directives governing management of enterprise-wide security operations, risk management, mitigation of security vulnerabilities, and improving IT security posture.
Applicants must have Executive Core Qualifications certified by an Office of Personal Management Qualifications Review Board and required to serve a probationary period of one-year.
The position closes June 28. For more information, or to apply, go here.
