Ed Department seeking Info Assurance Director, CISO

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The Department of Education is looking for a new director of information assurance services and chief information security officer to work under the CIO.

The IAS director acts as the principle advisor to the CIO on data integrity, privacy issues and ensuring proper and timely access to the department’s information and resources, as well as compliance with federal regulations.

Job Posting: Director of Information Assurance and Chief Information Security Officer

The director is also the point person for the department’s cybersecurity, including an annual budget report on security programs and goals.

The job offers a salary range of $121,956 to $183,300 and is open to members of the Senior Executive Service and those who have made it through the SES candidate development program.

Applicants who are not a member of SES must include with their application a two-page summary explaining their experience in five executive core qualifications:

  • Leading Change;
  • Leading People;
  • Results Driven;
  • Business Acumen; and
  • Building Coalitions.

Candidates also have to supply detailed answers to two questions on mandatory technical qualifications.

Applications must be submitted online by Friday, May 8. Applicants should expect a response within 90 days after submissions are closed.

About 

Aaron Boyd is an awarding-winning journalist currently serving as editor of Federal Times — a Washington, D.C. institution covering federal workforce and contracting for more than 50 years — and Fifth Domain — a news and information hub focused on cybersecurity and cyberwar from a civilian, military and international perspective.