Director of Information Systems Security Group

This position is located in the Government Accountability Office. As a Director of Information Systems Security Group you will be responsible for establishing GAO policy and guidance on IT security; assesses Information Systems and technology for security capabilities; monitors IT security risks, controls, and effectiveness; and fosters agency-wide security awareness. ISSG ensures that sensitive data residing GAO's Information Systems is available and protected.Qualifications:

You may qualify at the : Director of Information Systems Security Group (ISSG), MS-II Band Level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:

You must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below:

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.

AND
Specialized Experience: Applicants must have 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower band or level equivalent to the PT-III/GS-13 in the Federal Service, or comparable private/public sector experience which has equipped the applicant with the skills and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of the position.
Specialized experienceis defined as experience managing and overseeing the cybersecurity program and ensuring its compliance with federal regulations; overseeing and managing the cyber security operations, providing guidance and leadership to the cybersecurity team while protecting business assets and evaluating and understanding the threat landscape and managing the effectiveness of the cyber-risk program.

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.Education: This job does not have an education qualification requirement.Employment Type: FULL_TIME