Hiring: ODNI Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM). Company: Office of the Director of National Intelligence Location: McLean, VA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 10:43:47 Target Skills & Keywords : Program Management, Risk Management, Security Clearance, Systems Design About the job Experience: •1 year of assignment. Required Skills: •Serve as an expert an Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) within Office of Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), leading staff responsible for the strategic planning and management of Information Security (INFOSEC) programs and activities. •Lead, guide, and oversee professional staff responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining INFOSEC programs within ODNI; review, approve, and develop security plans for ODNI and develop security measures to safeguard information against unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure. •Provide expert direction and guidance to ensure that information systems that are developed, deployed, operated, implemented, and supported in a manner consistent with INFOSEC policies and procedures. •Lead the planning, development, and implementation of ODNI's security processes to ensure they operate effectively and are compliant with the Federal Information Systems Security Management Act (FISMA) and other relevant policies, guidelines, and procedures. •Lead the development, and implementation of ODNI's security policy and technical requirements for system design and operations; serve as an information security expert and consultant for both internal ODNI components and Intelligence Community (IC) stakeholders. •Define and develop information security requirements and engineering solutions for new systems and guide the definition and review of system security plans. •Represent ODNI's position on key information security issues and advocate on the behalf of the ODNI at IC-wide INFOSEC forums (i.e., the Information Security Program Council (IPC)) and other critical collaborative security specific forums. Collaborate directly with senior security managers charged with developing security guidelines for the IC. •Develop and implement ODNI's security policy and technical requirements for system design and operations; provide preliminary information security advice and recommendations to both internal ODNI components and Intelligence Community (IC) stakeholders. Qualifications: •Must be a U.S. Citizen residing in the United States •Appointment is subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. •Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance based on an SBI with eligibility for sensitive compartmented information (SCI) •Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. •A two-year trial period is required for all new permanent appointments to the ODNI. •Familiarity of ODNI's information technology infrastructure including operating systems, major application systems, and network architecture. •Familiarity of ODNI's information technology security environment, business requirements, and risks. •Familiarity of ODNI's INFOSEC policies, procedures, and practices, as well as the implications of those policies on component Information Technology (IT) systems and security issues. •Expert program management, analytic, and critical thinking skills, including a superior ability to conduct INFOSEC program assessments, identify needs and requirements, and develop process improvement recommendations for the successful implementation of ODNI's INFOSEC programs. •Superior ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, complex information in a clear, concise manner that is targeted to and meets the needs of diverse audiences with different perspectives and objectives. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!