ODNI CISO-Chief of Cybersecurity

Mandatory Requirements: Superior leadership and management skills and demonstrated experience leading a highly diverse and skilled workforce as well as mentoring junior officers. Superior interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills, including a demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and in a team/collaborative. Expert knowledge of ODNI’s information technology security environment, business requirements, and risks. Expert knowledge of ODNI’s diverse information technology infrastructure including operating systems (e.g. Windows, Linux), multi-cloud deployments (e.g. AWS, Azure, Google, Oracle), major application systems and network architecture. Expert knowledge and experience with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST Risk Management Framework, CNSS-1253 and ICD-503. Superior ability to balance responsibilities among project activities; ability to manage transitions effectively from task to task, adapting to varying customer needs. 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. Superior ability to establish regular contact with high-level internal and external resources and customers, seeking and providing information on cybersecurity programs, process implantation and risks. Expert ability to direct taskings, assess and manage performance, collaborate on goal setting, and support personal and professional development of all levels of personnel. Bachelors / Advanced degree in cybersecurity, computer science, mathematics, computer engineering, Information Technology Management or other technical field or equivalent verifiable work experience. Desired Requirements: CISSP, Security+, or similar cybersecurity related certification.
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) Chief Operating Officer (COO) administers the Director of National Intelligence (DNIs) vision and direction to the ODNI enterprise. This includes synchronizing policy, plans, procedures, and cross-functional issues. The COO oversees all ODNI business operations, including such areas as human resources, diversity & inclusion, finance and budget, information technology, security, facilities, and information management.