ODNI Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

ODNI Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations

Location(s): Bethesda, Maryland

Salary Range: $173146 - $197200 Per Year

Job 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.

Major Duties:

• The Intelligence Community (IC) Chief Information Office 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 Intelligence Community's enterprise architecture and enterprise information technology. The ODNI CIO provides leadership, guidance, assistance, and oversight for critical IT systems and activity, to enable all ODNI components to effectively and efficiently execute their statutory and other mandated responsibilities. Major Duties and Responsibilities (MDRs): Performs duties as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for the ODNI CIO as well as a Delegated Authorization Official (DAO) for ODNI IT systems. Responsible for all aspects of the ODNI's Cybersecurity Program (CSP) to include strategic planning and implementation of cybersecurity processes in accordance with federal law, Committee for National Security Systems policy, and Intelligence Community (IC) policy. Collaborate with the Intelligence Community Chief Information Security Officer (IC CISO) to develop and implement comprehensive cybersecurity policies and strategies that enhance the security posture of the ODNI and the broader Intelligence Community (IC). This includes fostering partnerships, sharing best practices, and aligning ODNI initiatives with IC-wide cybersecurity objectives to ensure a unified approach to threat mitigation and risk management across all intelligence operations. Lead Zero Trust Architecture integration activities across ODNI, relevant IC elements, and Services of Common Concern while providing oversight of near-term and long-term investments. Provide technical oversight for the implementation of Zero Trust Architecture, collaborating across IC, ODNI, COO, and ODNI CIO to ensure effective integration and adherence to technical requirements for system design and operations that meet IC-mandated security levels. Ensure programmatic rigor for deliverables, investment plans, and risks for ODNI's Zero Trust Architecture program are clearly understood, supported, and defensible by ODNI and IC CIO Executive Leadership. Lead the vulnerability management, cyber security operations, and the security assessments teams, driving the development and execution of robust vulnerability assessment strategies and security evaluation processes. This role includes overseeing the identification, analysis, and remediation of security vulnerabilities, ensuring compliance with federal cybersecurity standards, and enhancing the overall security framework to protect ODNI assets and data against emerging threats. Foster a culture of proactive risk management and continuous improvement within the divisions to strengthen the agency's cybersecurity posture. Provides guidance and governance for the cybersecurity of all ODNI systems while ensuring the proper monitoring and safeguarding of ODNI data. The DNI CISO ensures the confidentiality, integrity and availability of ODNI systems via the ODNI ICD-503 implementation of the NIST Risk Management Framework. Ensures compliance with applicable federal and IC information assurance regulations, statutes and mandates by continuously monitoring and assessing the security of ODNI systems. Oversees the effective integration and interoperability of disparate cybersecurity capabilities developed by separate service providers. Represent ODNI CIO at Federal, CNSS, and IC and forums where cybersecurity and Information Technology intersect. Collaborate directly with senior security managers charged with developing security guidelines for the IC. Collaborate across IC, ODNI, COO, and ODNI CIO for the implementation of Zero Trust Architecture in order to achieve IC mandated levels. Effectively leads a team of professional staff and assess performance, collaborate and oversee goal setting, and provide feedback on personal development. Demonstrated ability to deliver comprehensive briefings that convey complex concepts and/or technical information regarding cybersecurity issues clearly and concisely and in a manner that is appropriate for all audiences.

Qualifications: FREE RESPONSE ESSAY QUESTIONS All applicants must answer the following four short, free response essay questions. The responses cannot exceed 200 words per question. By submitting your responses to the following questions, you certify that you are using your own words and did not use a consultant or AI (such as a large language model [LLM]). How has your commitment to the Constitution and the founding principles of the United States inspired you to pursue this role within the Federal government? Provide a concrete example from professional, academic, or personal experience. In this role, how would you use your skills and experience to improve government efficiency and effectiveness? Provide specific examples where you improved processes, reduced costs, or improved outcomes. How would you help advance the President's Executive Orders and policy priorities in this role? Identify one or two relevant Executive Orders or policy initiatives that are significant to you and explain how you would help implement them if hired. How has a strong work ethic contributed to your professional, academic or personal achievements? Provide one or two specific examples and explain how those qualities would enable you to serve effectively in this position. Mandatory Requirements: Superior leadership and management skills and demonstrated experience leading a highly diverse and skilled workforce as well as mentoring junior officers. Superior interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills, including a demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and in a team/collaborative. Expert knowledge of ODNI's diverse information technology infrastructure including operating systems (e.g. Windows, Linux), multi-cloud deployments (e.g. AWS, Azure, Google, Oracle), major application systems and network architecture. Expert knowledge and experience with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST Risk Management Framework, CNSS-1253 and ICD-503. Superior ability to balance responsibilities among project activities; ability to manage transitions effectively from task to task, adapting to varying customer needs. Superior 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. Superior ability to establish regular contact with high-level internal and external resources and customers, seeking and providing information on cybersecurity programs, process implantation and risks. Bachelors / Advanced degree in cybersecurity, computer science, mathematics, computer engineering, Information Technology Management or other technical field or equivalent verifiable work experience. Possess experience and technical knowledge of NIST Special Publications 800-207 and 800-53, FISMA, OMB Memorandum M-19-17, CNSS Policy No. 22, ICD 503, DoD Zero Trust Framework, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and CIO Council Zero Trust Architecture Guidance, to implement and manage Zero Trust Architecture in federal information systems and organizations. Desired Requirements: CISSP, Security+, or similar cybersecurity related certification. Experience in cyber and IT policy development and implementation.

How to Apply: We encourage you to read the entire announcement prior to submitting your application. In order to be considered, you must apply via USAJOBS. The ODNI will not accept emailed applications. Your application must be received by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. Applications received after the closing date will NOT be eligible for consideration. All attachments should be in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format. Do not include the following types of information in your profile or resume: Classified or government sensitive information Social Security Number (SSN) Photos of yourself Personal information such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc. Encrypted and digitally signed documents

Application Deadline: 2026-05-07