Total 65 security job vacancies in Washington, District of Columbia

Are you passionate about offensive security, enjoy breaking down walls with an array of tools and techniques, and continuously learning about the offensive security world? We are seeking a dynamic Cyber & Offensive Security Risk Lead to join our Data, Technology & Cyber Risk function.

Job Description:

The Cyber & Offensive Security Risk Lead will assist the Chief Information Security Officer to establish and maintain robust governance and oversight over the effectiveness of cyber risk management to ensure that the Bank’s technology and information assets are adequately protected.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist with the development, review, update and/or roll-out of cyber risk-related framework, policy, and initiatives to facilitate effective risk management and governance over cyber risk management.
• Review and assess the extent of compliance with internal policies, procedures, standards and regulatory requirements.
• Provide advisory, guidance and challenge to Business Units and Functional Units in their management of cyber risks to achieve their business objectives and within the Bank’s risk appetite.
• Conduct independent assessments on the adequacy and effectiveness of control measures implemented by the 1st Line of Defense (FLOD), and recommend mitigation actions to address vulnerabilities, if any.
• Lead Red Team (offensive cyber) activities to proactively simulate real-world cyber-attacks on the Bank’s security controls to identify and exploit security weaknesses and vulnerabilities.
• Provide recommendations and remediation strategies to address security vulnerabilities identified during offensive cyber activities.
• Establish relevant Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and metrics to monitor and measure cyber risk exposures.
• Prepare and present cyber risk reports to Senior Management and relevant committees, highlighting key findings, trends and/or recommendations.
• Respond to enquiries and audits (i.e. internal, external and regulatory) pertaining to cyber risks.
• Where required, collaborate with the Bank’s cyber incident response team to provide advice and/or support during security incidents and cyber-attacks.
• Conduct cyber risk awareness training across the Bank, fostering cyber risk awareness and a security-conscious culture.
• Stay abreast of emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, attack techniques, and regulatory developments to proactively address potential cyber risks, and assist the Management (and/or Board) understand potential concerns or risks that might impact the Bank.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security or a related field.
• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in any of these disciplines: offensive security, information security, risk management or compliance in related areas.
• Professional certification such as CISSP, CCSP, CGRC, CISM, CISA, CRISC, CompTIA PenTest+, Offensive Security (e.g. OSCP, OSCE, OSWE & OSWP), SANS (e.g. GXPN, GWAPT, GPEN & GMOB), Zero-Point Security and/or CREST would be advantageous.
• Sound knowledge in regulatory requirements around technology risk and cyber resilience.
• Knowledge of network protocols, operating systems, application security and cloud security.
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills, and capable of engaging senior stakeholders.
• Clear analytical thought process and good understanding of emerging technological developments and risk management frameworks.

Perks & Benefits

• Allowance (transportation, parking etc.)
• Nearby public transport
• Smart casual dress code
• Medical insurance
• Annual leave, Birthday Leave etc

• Serves as a Security Assistant for the Multipurpose Hydroelectric Facilities under the Walla Walla (NWW) District Corps of Engineers.
• Responsible for applying security process and procedures for a facility located throughout the NWW footprint with emphasis on and not limited to, access control, camera monitoring, security systems, and key control.
• Monitors and controls the access points for a multipurpose hydroelectric facility and the associated access control devices.
• Uses automation equipment and software to prepare and provide digital access control badges for the facility, its visitors, and employees.
• Assists in monitoring the facilities Electronic Security System (ESS). This includes, but is not limited to cameras, alarmed zones, and access points.
• Conducts and documents Random Antiterrorism Measures (RAMs) as directed by the Walla Walla District Corps of Engineers Security Office.
• Assists in providing access for local emergency responders in the event of an emergency at the facility.

• You will have the ability to direct vehicles and pedestrian traffic during emergencies and normal rush hour traffic to ensure that the entry control process is run in accordance with established procedures and naval regulations.
• You will retain, interview, and possibly arrest the unauthorized person(s).
• You will y be required to appear as a competent witness in a court of law, may be required to testify on the results of investigations performed and violations observed.

• Serves as a Security Assistant for the Multipurpose Hydroelectric Facilities under the Walla Walla (NWW) District Corps of Engineers.
• Responsible for applying security process and procedures for a facility located throughout the NWW footprint with emphasis on and not limited to, access control, camera monitoring, security systems, and key control.
• Monitors and controls the access points for a multipurpose hydroelectric facility and the associated access control devices.
• Uses automation equipment and software to prepare and provide digital access control badges for the facility, its visitors, and employees.
• Assists in monitoring the facilities Electronic Security System (ESS). This includes, but is not limited to cameras, alarmed zones, and access points.
• Conducts and documents Random Antiterrorism Measures (RAMs) as directed by the Walla Walla District Corps of Engineers Security Office.
• Assists in providing access for local emergency responders in the event of an emergency at the facility.

• You will advise on personnel security policies and related matters.
• You will determine eligibility for access to classified or sensitive information.
• You will prepare and present various security awareness lectures and personnel security indoctrinations and debriefings to students and staff members.
• You will purchase necessary supplies for the division and maintain cost center for funds allocated for special security activities.
• You will conduct interviews one on one with all ranks and pay grades regarding personnel security clearances.

The duties of this position include but are not limited to the following.

• Collects, organizes and tracks information in support of the Personnel Security Program.
• Reviews position risk sensitivity levels as full assistant to the Personnel Security Specialist. Assemble position descriptions and functional statements for the Personnel Security Specialist for review.
• Tracks electronically the level assigned and the appropriate background investigation needed.
• Performs administrative tasks associated with the authorization and issuance of the PIV card.
• Serves as the initial point of contact for new appointees including but not limited to paid or without compensation employees, volunteers, students, residents, and contractors.
• Reviews information submitted by the requesting office to validate level of background required, enters appointee information into a local data base tracking system and refers appointee for fingerprinting.
• Initiates, reviews and releases appointees background investigations in the Office of Personnel Managements Electronic Application (e-APP) system or in conjunction with the VA- Adjudication Center (VA-AC).
• Monitors the status of specific pending items, compiles data to produce reports, follows up to determine status and records results.
• Maintains logs of current employees who are in public trust positions and ensures reinvestigations are initiated, reviewed and released using e-APP within the required timeframe as per policy. Works closely with the VA-AC to monitor the progress of investigations when applicable.
• Assists in presenting training/briefings for supervisors, managers, and employees related to various aspects of the Personnel Security Program.
• Assures that paperwork related to the suitability process is forwarded for inclusion in the appropriate system of records, i.e., official personnel folders, records related to fee basis employees, contract personnel, volunteers, or without compensation employees. Maintains required files related to the suitability process in accordance with OPM/agency guidelines.
• Requests information from various law enforcement agencies and courts. Assures that the approving official is kept informed of these actions.
• Reviews applicant's data ensuring that the submitted information matches the demographic data and that all required information has been provided. Accepts/rejects applicants
• Maintains an in-depth working knowledge of PIV role holder responsibilities.
• Provides technical advice and guidance regarding matters pertaining to PIV Program.
• Assembles position descriptions and functional statements for the Personnel Security Specialist for review.

• Evaluates all work orders concerning security programs for all activities within the building.
• Determine security weaknesses both in regulatory and principle.
• Conduct technical evaluations of contractor proposed work plans.
• Prepare Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) damage survey reports, including photos, estimates, sketches, measurements, invoices and similar documents.

The selectee will serve as a Personnel Security Specialist in the Office of Security, Personnel Security and Vetting Division. Typical work assignments include:

• Performing security duties as it relates to the Personnel Security Program. Providing technical assistance to applicable stakeholders regarding personnel security (i.e., security questionnaires, accounts, and verification/validation and resolution of personnel security clearance issues).
• Assisting with organizing and prioritizing voluminous amounts of information in a systematic approach by identifying information in an effective and efficient manner. Assisting senior specialists in maintaining accurate class rosters and supporting the Personnel Security Program.
• Using judgment and tact to explain sensitive issues and reconciles conflicting viewpoints with employees and supervisors.
• Utilizing systems to manage the processing of security clearances such as receipt of security documents, recording of security interview, authorization of polygraph (if required), initiation of background investigation, adjudication of investigation findings, accessing information and managing the process of contractors gaining access to various facilities and IT access.

What will I do in this position if hired?

In this position, you will provide support and coordination related to all security management activities at the assigned location. Typical assignments include:

• Serving as the on-site Security Specialist POC for OCSO and provides headquarters with support and advisories related to all OCSO security management activities.
• Developing, installation and management of the comprehensive and multilayered security programs at the facility by reviewing and assessing all areas of security.
• Conducting risk assessments, implementing countermeasures and procedures and practices to cover multiple security objectives.
• Coordinating with Federal Protective Services, all inter agency personnel, and requisite task forces to identify, resolve security issues through integration of varied objectives and enhance security and operational requirements of FEMA.

What else do I need to know?

At FEMA, our mission is to help people before, during and after disasters, and every employee at FEMA has a role in emergency management. Every FEMA employee has regular and recurring emergency management responsibilities, though not every position requires routine deployment to disaster sites. All positions are subject to recall around the clock for emergency management operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically austere and operationally challenging conditions.

FEMA is committed to ensuring that its workforce reflects the diversity of the nation. At FEMA, our workforce includes the many identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, ages, cultures, and beliefs of the people we serve. To learn about FEMA's ongoing diversity and inclusion efforts, reasonable accommodation process, and the FEMA Core Values, please visit www.fema.gov.

Promotion Potential: Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval.

What will I do in this position if hired?

In this Telecommunications Specialist (Electronic Security) position, you will serve as an expert in the understanding of how the electronic security equipment and systems contribute to the agency's mission needs.

Typical assignments include:

• Act in the capacity as a technical expert, consultant, and advisor who is responsible for performing assigned efforts and managing contractor efforts related to the FEMA OSCO's security systems.
• Planning, performing, directing, interfacing, coordinating and/or controlling the efforts of contractors, consultants and other government agencies engaged in the identification, concept development, analysis, evaluation and integration of FEMA/organization solutions involving future systems.

What else do I need to know?

At FEMA, our mission is to help people before, during and after disasters, and every employee at FEMA has a role in emergency management. Every FEMA employee has regular and recurring emergency management responsibilities, though not every position requires routine deployment to disaster sites. All positions are subject to recall around the clock for emergency management operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically austere and operationally challenging conditions.

This announcement is for a position as a CORE (Cadre of On-Call Response/Recovery Employee). CORE employees are full-time employees hired to directly support the response and recovery efforts related to disasters. Employees are hired under the Robert T. Stafford Act and are excluded from the provisions of title 5, United States Code, governing jobs in the competitive service. They can be hired under a streamlined process instead of a competitive process. After three years of continuous service, Stafford Act employees may be granted competitive eligibility to apply for permanent full-time positions at FEMA.

This position will be hired into a temporary 4-Year, excepted service appointment. Appointments may be renewed based on workload, funding, and supervisory approval.

FEMA is committed to ensuring that its workforce reflects the diversity of the nation. At FEMA, our workforce includes the many identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, ages, cultures, and beliefs of the people we serve. To learn about FEMA's ongoing diversity and inclusion efforts, reasonable accommodation process, and the FEMA Core Values, please visit www.fema.gov.

• Performs critical analyses and evaluation of background investigative reports and other information related to national security and the suitability of applicants being considered for employment with HHS.
• Adheres to personnel security and suitability policies and procedures to meet personnel requirements of HHS and satisfy the provision of existing statutes and executive orders governing federal government programs.
• Liaisons with other Federal agencies such as the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Department of Defense (DoD)/Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency (DCSA), Department of State (DOS), to exchange security information.
• Provides leadership to a subordinate staff of highly technical and administrative personnel, including Federal Government employees and contractors.

The Physical Security Specialist works in the Marshal's Office and supports the Police Department at the Supreme Court of the United States. The incumbent is responsible for managing and maintaining the Court's security equipment/systems. In this capacity, the incumbent integrates and programs diverse security systems into an effective and unified physical security program. These systems include access control systems, security camera networks, mechanical barricades and bollards, intrusion alarms, etc. The incumbent conducts inspections of the security equipment/systems to ensure that they are properly maintained and operational; conducts testing of equipment; coordinates with vendors and Supreme Court security staff on equipment issues (e.g., repairs or replacements); and provides advice to the Residential Security Team on facility and home security systems. The incumbent documents security incidents and refers incidents to investigators if the incident requires further investigation. The incumbent provides input into security and renovation projects. The incumbent serves as a Physical Security Specialist supporting all physical security missions that do not require the incumbent to be a sworn law enforcement officer. The position is non-supervisory. The incumbent will report to the Lead Physical Security Officer.

• Serves as an Antiterrorism (AT) Specialist and assists in the development of AT policies and strategies.
• Assists subordinate organizations with development of AT exercises.
• Performs as the lead AT training coordinator for the organization.
• Assists in the development of long and short-range goals and objectives for the USACE Antiterrorism Strategic Plan and foundational key performance indicators.
• Develops and manages a systematic process to monitor current and future training concepts and supporting program initiatives to meet objectives.

This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR), Personnel Security Division (PSD). You will serve as a technical expert in the personnel security field.

This position starts at a salary of $103,409.00 (GS-13, Step 1) to $134,435.00 (GS-13, Step 10).

Major Duties include but are not limited too:

• Making determinations to grant or deny authorizations based on the information provided, including, but not limited to, the type/level of investigation required
• Rendering adjudicative determinations on the subject's suitability or fitness for employment
• Conducting compliance activities/inspections of contact investigative service providers, and rendering a determination to grant/deny CBP credentials.
• Creating and/or documenting all actions within designated systems of records needed for pre-investigation, creating a detailed summary of information which supports the adjudicative determination, and producing a written review of quality assurance reviews thoroughly noting any specific deficiencies
• Providing internal adjudicative training to new employees and technical guidance to others on a specific project, task, or procedure