Requirements
Description
- Research, recommend, develop, maintain, and update domestic and overseas cybersecurity policies, to include use of new and emerging technology (e.g. WiFi, cloud, mobile devices), software, hardware, and other IT-related systems (e.g. VoIP, Building Automation Systems).
- Lead efforts for updating DOS and Overseas Security Policy Board (OSPB) cybersecurity policies to address cloud technology adoption
- Examine incoming requests for exceptions to policy and draft recommended decision memorandum to include requisite mitigation strategies
- Coordinate clearances of all draft cybersecurity policies and memorandum with DoS stakeholders
- Participate in intra-agency policy working groups (e.g. WiFi) and provide cybersecurity policy subject matter expertise
- Provide support for the review and coordination for National level classified and unclassified cyber and communications security policies and guidelines
- Respond to cables, memos, emails and phone inquiries regarding security policies and standards
- Help maintain the contents of the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) web page and web portal website
- Maintain databases for tracking incoming and outgoing policy documents, policy inquiries, exception requests
- Provide status reports as required. Prepare contract deliverables to include Trend Analysis reports, Quarterly Status Reports, etc.ea
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field with 5+ years of work experience or MA in the same fields combined with 3+ years of work experience
- Experience in researching, developing, writing, and editing cybersecurity policies, best practices, standards, processes and procedures
- Experience in research and analysis of information system issues and trends, and research and development in a technical discipline/field
- Knowledge of, and experience drafting policy for, new technology, specifically cloud computing environments, cloud adoption, data classification,
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong organizational skills; research, analysis, and writing skills
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills to effectively relate to agency and customer needs; ability to build working relationships with leaders and key stakeholders
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Some experience with the creation of IT security requirements, technical security safeguards, countermeasures, risk management, contingency planning, and data communications networking
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team; ability to take initiative with minimal direction and to solve problems
- Knowledge of, and experience with, current Federal security standards (e.g., FISMA/NIST, DOD, and CNSS) and cloud security standards
- Familiarity with the Department of State’s mission is preferred and work with global policies is preferred