State of Virginia - Chesterfield, VA
posted 16 days ago
About the position
The Virginia Department of Emergency Management is seeking qualified candidates for our Cyber Security Program Manager position in the Public Safety & Homeland Security Division. The Cyber Security Program Manager is responsible for overseeing the development and integration of public safety and homeland security capabilities to improve the Commonwealth's ability to identify, protect, detect, respond to, and recover from cyber threats. The Cyber Security Program Manager will be responsible for providing routine, direct, and comprehensive hands-on program management support to local governments across the state. The incumbent in this position must be able to conduct research and analysis, as well as provide suggestions on present and future cyber security capabilities including programs supported by the state, higher education institutions, public-private partnerships, and the federal government. The ideal candidate should be capable of fostering rapport, consensus, and collaboration among varied public safety experts, as well as coordinating between private sector, state and federal representatives to promote information sharing and capabilities integration. The incumbent in this position will serve as the cyber security subject matter expert for the Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security, in addition to the Commonwealth of Virginia's point of contact for any cyber security-related issues. All VDEM employees are designated as essential personnel and may be required to work during emergency situations, such as inclement weather, and natural or man-made disasters/events as directed. This 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 Employee Work Profile.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the development and integration of public safety and homeland security capabilities.
- Provide hands-on program management support to local governments across the state.
- Conduct research and analysis on cyber security capabilities.
- Foster collaboration among public safety experts and coordinate with private sector and government representatives.
- Serve as the cyber security subject matter expert for the Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Requirements
- Working knowledge of existing state and federal cybersecurity legislation and best practices.
- Knowledge of the Personal Identity Verification - Inoperable / Federal Information Processing Standard Publication - 201 (PIV-I/FIPS-201).
- Working knowledge of the Critical Infrastructure Information (CII) Act and Protected Critical Infrastructure Information (PCII) Program Procedures.
- Knowledge of Information Security policy requirements and standards.
- Ability to review legislation and regulations regarding cyber security.
- Ability to conduct research and analyze technical information.
- Superior interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Considerable knowledge in the use of computers, Microsoft Office and other software.
- Understanding of protocol and ability to communicate with a diverse audience.
- Extensive experience interacting with senior-level government officials and industry representatives.
- Must hold or possess ability to obtain a Department of Homeland Security 'Secret' Security Clearance within 6 months of employment.
- Must possess a valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.
- Ability to submit a Statement of Economic Interest form.
Benefits
- Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes.
- Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply.
