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Chief Cybersecurity Architect

Department of Defense
Office of the Secretary of Defense
Office of the Department of Defense Chief Information Officer (DoD CIO)
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Summary

The Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) is the principal staff element of the Secretary of Defense in the exercise of policy development, planning, resource management, and program evaluation responsibilities. OSD includes the Offices of the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Defense, Under Secretaries of Defense, Deputy Chief Management Officer, Assistant Secretaries of Defense, General Counsel, and the Director of Administration.

Overview

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Job canceled
Open date: 05/04/2020
Closed date: 05/26/2020
Location
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$156,973 - $197,300 per year
Pay scale & grade
SL 00
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-Time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Position sensitivity and risk
Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Announcement number
SL-10805201-20-SR
Control number
567298100

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

This job is opened to all qualified U.S. Citizens.

Duties

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Chief Cybersecurity Architect serves as the principal adviser for the development of cybersecurity architectures, and ensures the DoD cybersecurity architecture enables DoD C4 in face of capable cyber adversary, and DoD fielding of artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, enterprise cloud computing adoption, and other such capabilities throughout the required by the Department's Digital Modernization.Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Develops and implements a commercial and industry outreach strategy for the DoDCISO, identifying areas of high potential for adoption of commercial technology cybersecurity solutions; USG research and development solutions; and government and/or commercial best practices.
  • Identifies and implements key strategic initiatives that will improve the Department's cybersecurity posture, while simultaneously creating a partnership with DHS and other government agencies to improve cybersecurity support to critical infrastructure.
  • Develops a comprehensive Department-wide strategies, architectures and implementation plans for key enterprise security systems supporting zero trust architecture, including Identity Credential and Access Management (ICAM), data-centric security root of trust, mission enclave virtualization and enterprise cross domain solutions
  • Leads DoD CISO's and the Department's outreach/integration efforts with the private sector's CS community to adopt and incorporate where appropriate their continuous improvements techniques within DoD.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
  • You must submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test before you can be appointed into this position. Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.
  • Two years probation may be required.
  • In order to qualify for this position, you must be able to complete a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI), and obtain a Top Secret security clearance and access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI).
  • The individual selected will be required to file an Executive Branch Personnel Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-278) in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978.
  • Position is eligible for situational Telework.

Qualifications

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Mandatory Technical Qualifications, and other qualifications, if applicable, listed below.

MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS: All applicants must submit written statements (narrative format) of accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. You must address each technical qualification separately. You are required to respond to all of the technical qualifications. If you fail to do so, you will be rated as ineligible. Please limit your written statements to no more than two pages per technical qualification.

  1. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in implementing AI, enterprise cloud computing, C3 and cybersecurity initiatives within the Federal government; a state or local government; or a large corporation. (Moreover, he/she should have a thorough professional knowledge of technical management concepts, procedures, and techniques that can be applied to DoD enterprise decision and policy making including.)
  2. Expert knowledge of Federal Cybersecurity and National Security System policies and procedures; information system security engineering (ISSE) expertise; and expert knowledge of enterprise cybersecurity security architectures, and supporting tools and technologies.
  3. Expert knowledge of - and extensive experience with - government and/or commercial/industry IT policies and programs and the background issues related to the development and sustainment of these policies and programs.
DoD Joint Enterprise-Wide Experience Statement:

In addition, DoD requires an Enterprise Perspective. This individual must have the ability to apply a broad point of view and an awareness and understanding of individual or organizational responsibilities in relation to DoD or government-wide strategic priorities is required. Executives must demonstrate ability to work with internal and external partners to support national security objectives. This perspective is typically gained through a variety of diverse work experiences.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Applications MUST be submitted through USAJobs.

Submit resume and all other required documents online by 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time on 05/26/2020

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

After all application packages have been received, we will review your application to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. The Executive Evaluation Panel will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications based on the information provided and will generate a certificate of best qualified candidates for the selecting official. The selecting official may interview the best qualified candidates before making a selection. You should expect to hear back on the outcome of your application within 90 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Office of the Secretary of Defense

This position is located in the Office of the DoD Chief Information Officer (DoD CIO), within the Deputy CIO for Cybersecurity (DCIO (CS)), the DoD Chief Information Security Officer(CISO).

Agency contact information

Senior Executive Services
Email
whs.pentagon.hrd.mbx.semo-job-application-assistant@mail.mil
Address
Dept of Defense Chief Information Officer
Human Resources Directorate
4800 Mark Center Drive
Alexandria, VA 22350
US

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