Required Work Experience

• Eight to ten years of experience in program or information technology management

Security Clearance

• Top Secret security clearance
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens in order for the SAA to submit your application for a security clearance.

Required Special Skills/ Knowledge

• Knowledge of the current principles and practices of public administration, including governmental procurement, contracting, personnel, and project management.
• Ability to analyze complex issues and make recommendations for action.
• Ability to plan, direct, manage, and supervise programs and activities of several technical units.
• Ability to plan, assign and review the work of technical, professional, and managerial personnel.
• Ability to manage multi-million-dollar annual budgets.
• Establishes policies and practices governing the operation, services, and staff of the branch.
• Serve as the Director in his/her absence.
• Leads or participates in user groups, task forces, and steering committee activities with other Senate or legislative branch organizations.
• Represents the SAA in meetings and activities with senior management of other Senate or legislative branch organizations.

1. Leadership and Management:

• Proven ability to lead and manage diverse teams, integrating efforts across multifunctional and multi-disciplinary domains, from operations centers to threat intelligence.

2. Technical Expertise:

• Expertise in identifying security controls of information systems and networks.
Ability to provide expert technical advice, guidance, and consulta
• on on critical information security and risk management issues.

3. Communication and Influence:

• Exceptional skill in articulating complex ideas clearly to a variety of audiences, both expert and non-expert, across a range of different media.
• Competence in promoting cybersecurity awareness and fostering a culture of cybersecurity within the organization.

4. Strategic Thinking and Decision Making:

• Strong skills in critical thinking, judgment, and creativity.
• Aptitude for assessing and implementing cybersecurity and information assurance strategies
  and tactics.

5. Project and Time Management:

• on in challenging environments.

Desired Qualifications

1. Educational and Professional Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 9-10 years of relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Advanced degrees may count towards years of experience.
• Professional security management certification (e.g., CISSP, CISM).

2. Risk Management and Cybersecurity Knowledge:

• Understanding of Risk Management Framework (RMF), Supply Chain Risk Management Practices, and Third-party vendor risk management.
• Familiarity with risk management processes, including methods for assessing and mitigating risks.
• Proficiency in cyber defense and vulnerability assessment tools.

3. Security Frameworks, Methodologies and Platforms:

• Experience with implementing and adapting information security management frameworks (e.g., COBIT, NIST).
• Comprehensive knowledge of computer networking concepts, protocols, network security methodologies, and various computer platforms (cloud, centralized, distributed, client-server, and stand-alone environments).
• Experience with ServiceNow Governance, Risk and Compliance and Security Operations modules.

4. Cyber Threat and Adversary Insight:

• Deep understanding of types of cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and adversary capabilities.

5. Administrative and Project Management Skills:

• Knowledge of public administration principles, including governmental procurement, contracting, personnel, and capital project management.
• Familiarity with project life cycle methodologies.
• Understanding of executive-level network security administrative procedures, concepts, policies, and practices.

6. Incident Management and Operational Continuity:

• Experience in incident management and ensuring the continuity of critical infrastructure.

Continuous Learning & Development:
We believe in nurturing talent. With access to advanced training modules, workshops, and seminars, your growth journey is our top priority.

Benefits & Perks:
Enjoy a competitive package that goes beyond just a paycheck. Comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and unique perks await you. Remote Work Status: Hybrid – This role offers a hybrid work status, but does require an onsite presence on Capitol Hill or Manassas, VA 1-2 times per week. For more information regarding SAA’s benefits, please visit Information for Prospective Employees.

The Sergeant at Arms is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the requirements of Senate rules, regulations, and applicable Federal Laws. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Decisions to grant reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Please email employment@saa.senate.gov with “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line. No moving, relocation or pre-employment travel expenses will be paid for this position, or while in application for this position.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.