Cybersecurity Principal Specialist GRC #542

Provides functional and/or technical skills for the assigned cybersecurity unit. Supports the units work effort as required in preparing materials for collaborating with other sections divisions departments and vendors to gather and disseminate information. Contributes to the units work effort as required in preparing analysis and materials for providing expert level support in the assigned area of cybersecurity to SAA IT security branch staff other SAA technical staff SAA procurement staff and other division or departments; and for identifying and resolving critical and complex issues in the assigned the units work effort as directed in providing leadership to the units project teams and contractors. Work includes helping to develop plans assignments and coordination of work efforts. Supports the units work effort to develop governing policies standards and procedures. Other duties as assigned.

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  • Seven to ten years of progressively responsibleexperience in cybersecurity with a track record of leadinginitiatives to resolve highly complex cybersecurity matter expertise in one or more cybersecuritydomains. Strong leadership skills including experiencemanaging project teams and coordinating efforts acrossmultiple departments.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop andimplement strategic cybersecurity policies standards andframeworks that align with organizational goals.

  Working Conditions

  • This position directly supports essential services of the U.S. Senate. As such this position requires theemployee be available and prepared to work during a government lapse in appropriations in inclement weather onholidays weekends and during late nights to ensureessential services to the Senate continue the context of government furloughsthis position is considered excepted.
  • The U.S. Senate network cannot be taken offline formaintenance during the workday or while the Senate is
    in session. As such maintenance windows may onlyoccur at night on weekends and occasionally onholidays. Employees who perform systems upgradesmaintenance wiring backups support our alternatedata centers will have schedules that include workingnights weekends and holidays.
  • Sedentary
  • This position may require the incumbent to beavailable for sudden recall in response to emergencyevents affecting the Senate campus/communitywhich may include after-hour or weekend work andto potentially deploy to alternate sites in support of the Senates contingency operations. (TCR)

  Security Clearance

  • This position requires that the applicant obtain and maintain a SecretU.S. Government security clearance.
  • Applicants must be U.S. citizens in order for the SAA to submit your application for a security clearance.
  Education

  High School Diploma GED

  Additional information

  The Sergeant at Arms is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the requirements of Senate rules regulations and applicable Federal Laws. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process please notify the agency. Decisions to grant reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Please email with Applicant Accommodation in the subject line. No moving relocation or pre-employment travel expenses will be paid for this position or while in application for this position.

  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.

  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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