Supervisory IT Cybersecurity Specialist-Direct Hire

The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) will work in the Office of Science and Technology (OST), Office of Cybersecurity. This position supports enterprise IT capabilities that enable ATF's regulatory, criminal enforcement, and administrative missions. Direct-Hire Authority (DHA) is a hiring authority granted by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to address critical hiring needs or severe candidate shortages

The major duties of the Supervisory IT Cybersecurity Specialist position include, but are not limited to, the following: Develops, establishes, interprets, and directs agency-wide cybersecurity policies, standards, priorities, governance mechanisms, and implementation strategies Ensure enterprise systems and technology services maintain compliance with applicable Federal information security requirements, including FISMA-related responsibilities and NIST security standards and guidance. Oversee enterprise cybersecurity operations and the continuous monitoring of networks, systems, and automated security controls to identify, prioritize, and mitigate threats and vulnerabilities. Establishes program priorities, objectives, performance measures, and resource requirements for the Office of Cybersecurity/IT Security organization. Serves as first-level supervisor for assigned professional and administrative employees and provides direction and oversight to contractor support personnel.

The requirements listed below must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Must be U.S. Citizen or National Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31, 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file. May be required to serve a one-year probationary period. Pass drug screening and subject to random drug test. Suitable for Federal employment determined by background investigation. You must meet all applicable time-in-grade requirements by the closing of this announcement.