NIH - Lead Security Policy / Training Manager

Remote
Full Time
NIH - ISPSS
Experienced
cFocus Software seeks a Lead Security Policy / Training Manager to join our program supporting the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This position is fully remote. This position requires a Public Trust or the ability to obtain a public trust clearance.
Qualifications:
  • Public Trust Clearance
  • B.S. Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
  • 10+ years of experience in information security, cybersecurity governance, compliance, or security program management.
  • 5+ years leading enterprise security policy, governance, or awareness programs.
  • Experience supporting Federal civilian agencies or other large enterprise organizations.
  • Experience developing information security policies aligned with Federal cybersecurity requirements.
  • Experience designing and managing enterprise cybersecurity awareness and training programs.
  • Experience supporting executive-level governance initiatives.
  • Preferred certifications: CISSP, CGRC, CISM, CRISC, GSLC, CIPM, CIPP/US, HCISPP, CPTM, CPTD, or PMP

Duties:
  • Lead the development, review, revision, and maintenance of NIH/OD information security policies, standards, procedures, and governance documentation.
  • Establish and maintain an enterprise Information Security Policy Management Strategy.
  • Ensure policy documentation remains aligned with NIH, HHS, OMB, DHS, NIST, FISMA, Executive Orders, and other Federal cybersecurity requirements.
  • Develop governance processes for policy lifecycle management, approval, publication, version control, and annual review.
  • Maintain the inventory of all NIH/OD information security policies and supporting documentation.
  • Coordinate policy reviews with Government stakeholders and technical subject matter experts.
  • Monitor emerging Federal cybersecurity legislation, Executive Orders, OMB memoranda, NIST Special Publications, HHS directives, CISA guidance, and other regulatory requirements.
  • Analyze the operational impact of new cybersecurity policies affecting NIH/OD.
  • Identify compliance gaps and recommend implementation strategies.
  • Prepare formal policy analysis reports for NIH leadership.
  • Brief executive leadership on regulatory changes and implementation priorities.
  • Support strategic planning for future policy adoption.
  • Lead and manage the NIH/OD Information Security Awareness Program.
  • Develop annual security awareness strategies and implementation plans.
  • Design awareness campaigns addressing current cyber threats and user risks.
  • Promote a culture of cybersecurity throughout the NIH organization.
  • Measure program effectiveness through metrics and user participation.
  • Develop continuous improvement initiatives for security awareness.
  • Design, develop, coordinate, and oversee enterprise cybersecurity training programs.
  • Develop role-based security training for technical and non-technical personnel.
  • Coordinate instructor-led training sessions, webinars, workshops, and awareness events.
  • Develop online learning content supporting NIH security objectives.
  • Ensure mandatory cybersecurity awareness training meets Federal requirements.
  • Evaluate training effectiveness through assessments and feedback.
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