United States Senate
Cybersecurity Principal Specialist #5341
United States Senate, DC, United States
Cybersecurity Principal Specialist #5341
Target Hiring Range: $126,375-$160,000
Department: Chief Information Officer
Posting Date Range: 12/19/2024-1/2/2025
Pay Grade Range: $126372-$175868
WorkHours: 8:30am-5:30pm
FLSA Status: Exempt
Remote Work Status: Hybrid
Hybrid Schedule: 2-3 days a week
All remote or hybrid work arrangements must be performed from within the continental United States, subject to Sergeant at Arms approval.
This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.
JOB OVERVIEW
Job Description
The Target Salary Range for this position is: $126,375-$160,000
About Us
Join our dedicated Cybersecurity Information Assurance team at the SAA and play a pivotal role in enhancing our cybersecurity posture. We're seeking a Cybersecurity Principal Specialist to lead initiatives, cultivate an effective learning environment, and ensure our workforce remains updated on the latest in cyber threats, policies, and strategies. Your work will directly impact the protection and security of vital information structures.
Role Overview
Step into a role where challenges become opportunities. As a Cybersecurity Principal Specialist, you will be integral to our cybersecurity training and awareness initiatives. Collaborate with internal and external experts, shape our strategies, and ensure a robust defense against cyber threats.
Responsibilities
Key Accountabilities/Essential Job Duties
Provides functional and/or technical skills for the assigned cybersecurity unit. Supports the unit's work effort as required in preparing materials for collaborating with other sections, divisions, departments, and vendors to gather and disseminate information. Contributes to the unit's 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 unit. Supports the unit's work effort as directed in providing leadership to the unit's project teams and contractors. Work includes helping to develop plans, assignments, and coordination of work efforts. Supports the unit's work effort to develop governing policies, standards, and procedures. Other duties as assigned.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Required Education
High School Diploma, GED, or an equivalent combination ofeducation and work experience.
Required Work Experience
As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant's proficiency in key areas relevant to the role.
Desired Qualifications
Desired Skills and Abilities
Working Conditions
Continuous Learning & Development
Security Clearance
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
To be employed by a Senate employing office in a paid position in the continental United States an individual must:
1. Be a U.S. citizen;
2. Be lawfully admitted for permanent residence and seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)(B);
3. Be (i) admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157 or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1158 and (ii) have filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible; or
4. Owe allegiance to the U.S. (i.e., qualify as a non-citizen U.S. national under federal law).
Employment is contingent on background / security investigation results.
BENEFITS AT-A-GLANCE
The SAA provides a highly competitive benefitspackage for all SAA staff. Our benefits extend beyond health care coverage tohelp provide employees with student loan reimbursement, professionaldevelopment, transportation subsidy, TSP/retirement savings, access to ourEmployee Assistance Program, and more! For more information regarding SAA'sbenefits, please visit https://sen.gov/OPPW.
ACCOMMODATIONS
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the SAA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAA and need special assistance or an accommodation to complete the application process, please submit your request to employment@saa.senate.gov email with "Accommodation" in the subject line.
VOLUNTARY SELF-IDENTIFICATION FOR VETERANS' PREFERENCE
If you are identifying as veterans' preference eligible underthe VEOA, please use this link to complete your application for Veterans' Preference AFTER you apply for this position. The link will also be available on the "Thank You" page after you have submitted your job application.
Candidates only need to apply one time for veterans' preference tobe considered for all future veterans' preference positions within the SenateSergeant at Arms.
An applicantwho declines to self-identify as a disabled veteran and/or to provideinformation and documentation regarding his/her disabled veteran's status willnot be subjected to an adverse employment action, but the individual may beruled ineligible for veterans'preference.
Target Hiring Range: $126,375-$160,000
Department: Chief Information Officer
Posting Date Range: 12/19/2024-1/2/2025
Pay Grade Range: $126372-$175868
WorkHours: 8:30am-5:30pm
FLSA Status: Exempt
Remote Work Status: Hybrid
Hybrid Schedule: 2-3 days a week
All remote or hybrid work arrangements must be performed from within the continental United States, subject to Sergeant at Arms approval.
This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.
JOB OVERVIEW
Job Description
The Target Salary Range for this position is: $126,375-$160,000
About Us
Join our dedicated Cybersecurity Information Assurance team at the SAA and play a pivotal role in enhancing our cybersecurity posture. We're seeking a Cybersecurity Principal Specialist to lead initiatives, cultivate an effective learning environment, and ensure our workforce remains updated on the latest in cyber threats, policies, and strategies. Your work will directly impact the protection and security of vital information structures.
Role Overview
Step into a role where challenges become opportunities. As a Cybersecurity Principal Specialist, you will be integral to our cybersecurity training and awareness initiatives. Collaborate with internal and external experts, shape our strategies, and ensure a robust defense against cyber threats.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate the effectiveness of instructional technologies based on outcomes such as student learning, knowledge transfer, and satisfaction.
- Collaborate with both internal and external experts to refine awareness standards to meet industry benchmarks.
- Design and deliver tailored training programs to diverse audiences.
- Establish open communication lines with stakeholders and promote cyber policy awareness.
- Develop and implement key goals supporting the cyber curriculum.
- Oversee and/or implement the creation of instructional materials to guide our workforce.
- Ensure compliance with relevant cyber policies and strategies.
Key Accountabilities/Essential Job Duties
Provides functional and/or technical skills for the assigned cybersecurity unit. Supports the unit's work effort as required in preparing materials for collaborating with other sections, divisions, departments, and vendors to gather and disseminate information. Contributes to the unit's 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 unit. Supports the unit's work effort as directed in providing leadership to the unit's project teams and contractors. Work includes helping to develop plans, assignments, and coordination of work efforts. Supports the unit's work effort to develop governing policies, standards, and procedures. Other duties as assigned.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Required Education
High School Diploma, GED, or an equivalent combination ofeducation and work experience.
Required Work Experience
- Seven to ten years of progressively responsible experience in cybersecurity, with a track record of leading initiatives to resolve highly complex cybersecurity issues. Subject matter expertise in one or more cybersecurity domains. Strong leadership skills, including experience managing project teams and coordinating efforts across multiple departments. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic cybersecurity policies, standards, and frameworks that align with organizational goals.
As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant's proficiency in key areas relevant to the role.
Desired Qualifications
- Extensive knowledge in areas such as business, education, computer-based training and e-learning services.
- Proven proficiency in understanding and instructing in all levels of cybersecurity topics.
- Proficiency in media production, communication techniques, and dissemination methods.
- Familiarity with the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) Workforce Framework (NCWF) and its components.
- Ability to assess training needs using industry best practices and techniques.
- Craft and deliver clear instructional materials via multiple channels.
- Expertise in developing virtual and real-world curricula tailored to audience comprehension levels.
Desired Skills and Abilities
- Expertise in understanding current and emerging threat vectors.
- Knowledge of the National Information Infrastructure and related structures.
- Proficiency in leveraging best practices from external cyber focused organizations and academic institutions.
- Adeptness in curriculum development that aligns with the target audience's understanding level.
Working Conditions
- This position directly supports essential services of the U.S. Senate. As such, this position requires the employee be available and prepared to work during government shutdowns, in inclement weather, on holidays, weekends, and during late nights to ensure essential services to the Senate continue without interruption. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted.
- The U.S. Senate network cannot be taken offline for maintenance during the workday, or while the Senate is in session. As such, maintenance windows may only occur at night, on weekends, and occasionally on holidays. Employees who perform systems upgrades, maintenance, wiring, backups, support our alternate data centers will have schedules that include working nights, weekends, and holidays
- Sedentary.
- This position may require the incumbent to be available for sudden recall in response to emergency events affecting the Senate campus/community, which may include after-hour or weekend work, and to potentially deploy to alternate sites in support of the Senate's contingency operations.
Continuous Learning & Development
- We believe in nurturing talent. With access to advanced training modules, workshops, and seminars, your growth journey is our top priority.
Security Clearance
- This position requires that the applicant obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Government security clearance.
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens in order for the SAA to submit your application for a security clearance.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
To be employed by a Senate employing office in a paid position in the continental United States an individual must:
1. Be a U.S. citizen;
2. Be lawfully admitted for permanent residence and seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)(B);
3. Be (i) admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157 or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1158 and (ii) have filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible; or
4. Owe allegiance to the U.S. (i.e., qualify as a non-citizen U.S. national under federal law).
Employment is contingent on background / security investigation results.
BENEFITS AT-A-GLANCE
The SAA provides a highly competitive benefitspackage for all SAA staff. Our benefits extend beyond health care coverage tohelp provide employees with student loan reimbursement, professionaldevelopment, transportation subsidy, TSP/retirement savings, access to ourEmployee Assistance Program, and more! For more information regarding SAA'sbenefits, please visit https://sen.gov/OPPW.
ACCOMMODATIONS
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the SAA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAA and need special assistance or an accommodation to complete the application process, please submit your request to employment@saa.senate.gov email with "Accommodation" in the subject line.
VOLUNTARY SELF-IDENTIFICATION FOR VETERANS' PREFERENCE
If you are identifying as veterans' preference eligible underthe VEOA, please use this link to complete your application for Veterans' Preference AFTER you apply for this position. The link will also be available on the "Thank You" page after you have submitted your job application.
Candidates only need to apply one time for veterans' preference tobe considered for all future veterans' preference positions within the SenateSergeant at Arms.
- All supporting documents must ONLY be provided within the Veterans' Preference Application and within the stated deadline of the job announcement.
- Late applications for veterans' preference will not be considered.
- Documentation to obtain veterans' preference will not be considered if attached to the job application.
- If you need to revise or resubmit your Application for Veterans' Preference/documents, please withdraw your previous Application for Veterans' Preference and resubmit. If you require assistance, please email employment@saa.senate.gov.
- mailto:employment@saa.senate.gov="">To view additional information regarding the VEOA, please click here.
An applicantwho declines to self-identify as a disabled veteran and/or to provideinformation and documentation regarding his/her disabled veteran's status willnot be subjected to an adverse employment action, but the individual may beruled ineligible for veterans'preference.