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Supervisory IT Specialist (INFOSEC)
Federal Communications Commission · Posted 10 days ago
Hybrid Full-time Washington, DC $169K – $197K Apply by Jul 10, 2026 Information Technology Management ENTJINTJISTJ Marketing
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This position is located in the Cybersecurity Group within the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), Office of the Managing Director(OMD), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), located in Washington, DC. RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID. THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL ADDITIONAL POSITIONS WITHIN 90 DAYS.
What You'll Do
- →The incumbent serves as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), reporting directly to the Chief Information Officer (CIO) in the OCIO organization.
- →Establishes, maintains, and enforces the FCC's Enterprise Information Security Strategy, including the integration of emerging technology risk domains such as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) systems into the agency's overall security posture.
- →Serves as the principal, authoritative advisor to the CIO, Managing Director, and Chairman on all matters concerning cybersecurity risk, systemic vulnerabilities, threat landscapes, AI-related security risks, and regulatory security compliance.
- →Represents the FCC on interagency cybersecurity councils, including OMB, CISA, and White House cyber roundtables, contributing subject-matter expertise on AI governance, Zero Trust implementation, and vulnerability management best practices.
- →Synthesizes complex, technical risk data, including vulnerability scan results, threat intelligence, and identity/access risk indicators, into executive-level decision memos and risk-acceptance briefs for agency leadership.
- →Provides ultimate oversight for the FCC's 24/7/365 Security Operations Center (SOC), including oversight of SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk) for continuous monitoring, log correlation, and threat detection across enterprise systems.
- →Directs the agency's enterprise vulnerability management program, ensuring timely identification, prioritization, and remediation of vulnerabilities to continuously reduce the agency's attack surface.
- →Oversees enterprise identity and access management (IAM) programs, including administration and governance of platforms such as Okta, to ensure secure authentication, privileged access controls, and alignment with ICAM and Zero Trust Architecture principles.
- →Establishes and enforces AI security governance protocols, including risk assessments for AI/ML system deployments, safeguards against adversarial machine learning and data poisoning, and oversight of third-party AI tool usage in alignment with NIST AI RMF and applicable OMB guidance.
- →Formulates and issues agency-wide Information Security Policies, Handbooks, and Rules of Behavior in strict alignment with FISMA, NIST guidelines (including NIST SP 800-53 and the NIST AI Risk Management Framework), and applicable Executive Orders.
- →Leads the development and execution of the cybersecurity group's annual operating budget, prioritizing investments — including tooling for vulnerability management, SIEM, IAM, and AI security, using Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC) protocols to balance defense expenditures against mission requirements.
Requirements
- ✓Please note your resume must thoroughly support your responses to the vacancy questions.
- ✓Your resume is an integral part of the process for determining if you meet the basic qualifications of the position and determining if you are to be among the best qualified.
- ✓Any/all educational requirements (if applicable) are listed and outlined within the "Qualifications" section.
- ✓US Citizenship.
- ✓Suitable for employment as determined by a background investigation.
- ✓Serve a probationary period of one year, if applicable.
- ✓Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.
- ✓Financial disclosure statement may be required upon assuming the position.
- ✓Resume must not exceed two pages and must meet resume format criteria.
- ✓Drug Testing Required.
- ✓Suitable for employment as determined by a background investigation.
- ✓Security Clearance Required
Benefits
- ★The FCC offers a wide range of employee benefits, including: Health Insurance Life Insurance Dental & Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Long-Term Care Insurance Holidays and Leave Retirement Thrift Savings Plan Transit Benefit Alternative Work Schedule Telecommuting
Personality Fit
Job ID: 428440f8-589f-4593-8e5a-a918a37bcf9a
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