IT Cybersecurity Specialist - Richmond, United States - US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency

US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency

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Richmond, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Duties:

Are you interested in a job protecting our Nation against cyber threats? Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is recruiting for a Cybersecurity State Coordinator (CSC) to serve within CISA's Integrated Operations Division (IOD).
CSCs are regionally placed cybersecurity professionals appointed to serve in each state.

CSCs serve as the federal cybersecurity risk advisors and support cybersecurity preparation, response, and remediation efforts relating to cybersecurity risks and incidents; facilitate the sharing of cyber threat information; and help SLTT governments develop cybersecurity plans.

They advise public and private sector stakeholders on a range of cybersecurity activities that are aimed at improving cyber resilience postures and economic security including through cybersecurity assessments, partnership development and preparedness activities, strategic messaging to the general public as well as to specific industries and consortia.

CSCs also communicate information and coordinate response efforts relating to cybersecurity incidents.

Typical work assignments include:

Serves as principal point of contact for Regional Directors to State government officials with a specific focus on critical functional cybersecurity issues such as developing state cybersecurity strategies and state cyber response plans.
Build strategic public and private sector relationships, including by advising on establishing governance structures to facilitate the development and maintenance of secure and resilient infrastructure
Advise public and private sector organizational leaders and senior managers on cybersecurity risks of information security programs, policies, processes, systems, and elements
Facilitate the sharing of cyber threat information to improve understanding of cybersecurity risks and situational awareness of cybersecurity incidents.
Raise awareness of the financial, technical, and operational resources available from the Federal Government to nonFederal entities to increase resilience against cyber threats.
Support cybersecurity training, exercises, and planning for continuity of operations to expedite recovery from cybersecurity incidents, including ransomware.
Serve as a principal point of contact for nonFederal government entities to engage, on a voluntary basis, with the Federal Government on preparing, managing, and responding to cybersecurity incidents
Assist nonFederal entities in developing and coordinating vulnerability disclosure programs consistent with Federal and information security industry standards
Independently conduct cyber advisory visits and strategic cyber risk assessments to measure effectiveness of critical infrastructure protective measures in place and defenseindepth architectures against known vulnerabilities.
Serve as a keynote speaker at industry conferences, seminars, & events and participate as a panelist in discussions related to cybersecurity (i.e., data protection, risk management, ransomware, and incident response).
Review approved or proposed policies such as presidential executive orders, which may affect cybersecurity activities.
Assist in identifying, prioritizing, and coordinating the protection of critical cyber defense infrastructure and key resources, and in assessing the impact of implementing and sustaining a dedicated cyber defense infrastructure.

Requirements:

Conditions of Employment:

You must successfully pass a background investigation.
Selective Service registration required.
You must be able to obtain and hold a Secret security clearance.
New employees must serve a one year probationary period.
Must live within 50 miles of Richmond, Virginia
Relocation expenses are not authorized. Other recruitment incentives may be authorized.
This position has been designated excluded from bargaining unit representation under the national security provision of 5 U.S.C B)(6).
All employees are required to participate in Direct Deposit/ Electronic Funds Transfer for salary payments.
This position may be designated as essential personnel. Essential personnel must be able to serve during continuity of operation events without regard to declarations of liberal leave or government closures due to weather, protests, and acts of terrorism or lack of funding. Failure to report for or remain in this position may result in disciplinary or adverse action in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations (5 U.S.C and 5 CFR Part 752, as applicable).
More than one selection may be made from this announcement.

Qualifications:

Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Basic Requirements AND Minimum Qualification/Specialized Experience requirements as noted below.
Attention to Detail
Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

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