Deputy Chief Information Security Officer

The Department of Commerce ranked top 5 in the 2024 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government amongst large agencies for the 12^th year in a row! The ranking showcases the Department's continued commitment to increasing our employee engagement, employee satisfaction, and positive perceptions. Come join our team!, The National Institute of Standards and Technology is seeking a Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to be a supervisor and deputy lead of the IT Security and Privacy Program. Come work in an energetic, lively, and collegial atmosphere on a wide range of complex, fast-paced, challenging matters. This role will be located at either our Gaithersburg, MD (Headquarters) or Boulder, CO offices and will report to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). In this role you will:

• Work closely with and advise the CISO, NIST executive leadership on all matters related to the information security program and cybersecurity operations.
• Be responsible for coordinating with the CISO on the implementation, optimization, and delivery of our comprehensive information security strategy, aligning our data and technology standards.
• Guide and assist with the development and implementation of a security program, facilitate information security governance, advise the CISO on security direction and resource investments, and design and align appropriate policies with respect to information security.
• Continuously assess and develop the cybersecurity landscape, act as a change agent, and help to lead information security resilience, protecting all data and technology assets., * Suitable for Federal employment
• Completion of Confidential Financial Disclosure, Form OGE-450
• Bargaining Unit Position: No
• Designated and/or random drug testing required
• Please prepare a resume no longer than 2 pages; only the first 2 pages will be considered during the review process.

Security clearance Sensitive Compartmented Information

Drug test Yes

Position sensitivity and risk Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk

Trust determination process

• Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure, Basic Requirements: For all positions, individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled.

1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

2. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.

3. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

Specialized Experience: In addition to the basic requirements, applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level (ZP-IV at NIST). Specialized experience is defined as: The management of IT services; IT security; Federal IT and privacy regulations, such as (NIST Special Publication Guidance, FISMA, Assessment and Authorization, Privacy, OMB A-130, System Development Lifecycle), and supervision and management.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience., CTAP or ICTAP eligibility: If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP), you must be determined eligible and rated as well-qualified to receive special selection priority. "Well Qualified" means that in addition to meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective placement factor(s), if applicable, you must receive a score of 85 or higher. Please review the following site regarding required documents to support CTAP or ICTAP eligibility and additional information regarding this authority - Section 8: Hiring Paths at NIST | NIST

The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook.

If requesting reconsideration of your qualification determination, please refer to the following site: Applicant Reconsideration, This position is covered under NIST's Alternative Personnel Management System (APMS), a pay-for-performance system with excellent HR flexibilities to help NIST recruit and retain top talent. Learn more about the APMS here!

• We may share your application package with other selecting officials. Additional selections may be made through this vacancy.

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• All documents submitted for this announcement must be legible to make qualification or eligibility determinations.

• A supervisory probationary period may be required.

• NIST strives to build a flexible and encouraging work environment to bring out the best in our employees. To help our employees balance responsibilities at home and at work, NIST offers a variety of work-life flexibilities such as:

• Flexible work schedules

• Paid parental leave

• Paid vacation

• Sick leave

• Family-friendly leave

• Childcare subsidy program for qualifying families

• Back-up child care program

• Child and elder-care resources

• On-site childcare center

• Lactation spaces

• Wellness programs

• Fitness center

• Employee assistance programs

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.