Cyber Governance Group Lead

Requisition Id 13547 

 

 

Due to the security clearance requirements of this position, we are unable to consider EAD and Green Card holders. Additionally, Visa sponsorship of any kind is unavailable for this position (H1B, F1 (including exercising OPT), H4, J1, etc.).

 

Overview:    

We are hiring a Cyber Governance Group Leader to manage our governance, risk, and compliance program initiatives! The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker having exceptional leadership abilities and superior communication and comprehension skills. This position resides in the Cybersecurity Division, Information Technology Services Directorate, at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).

 

As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an extraordinary 80-year history of solving the nation’s biggest problems. We have a dedicated and creative staff of nearly 7,000 people! Our vision for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) is to cultivate an environment and practices that foster diversity in ideas and in the people across the organization, as well as to ensure ORNL is recognized as a workplace of choice. These elements are essential for enabling the execution of ORNL’s broader mission to accelerate scientific discoveries and their translation into energy, environment, and security solutions for the nation. 

 

Major Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Lead and mentor a group of cyber governance and risk analysts, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.
• Develop and implement strategic initiatives to mature our Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platform capabilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior leadership to align cyber security policies with organizational objectives.
• Represent ORNL in DOE OCIO and Office of Science working groups, demonstrating leadership in cyber initiatives.
• Expertly analyze and interpret complex laws, regulations, and industry standards related to cybersecurity.
• Craft clear, concise, and comprehensive cyber security plans at both enterprise and system levels.
• Develop and present compelling risk and compliance reports to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Critically evaluate and synthesize information from various sources to inform strategic decision-making.
• Provide executive level presentations outlining Cyber risk and compliance activities.
• Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by encouraging a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.  

 

Basic Qualifications: 

• A BS in computer science, cybersecurity, information systems, science, business, or a related field of study and eight (8) to ten (10) years of aligned professional experience is required for consideration. An overall combination of equivalent experience may be considered.
• A minimum of three (3) to four (4) years of leadership experience.
• Proven track record of team leadership and project management in cybersecurity or related field.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to articulate complex ideas and develop easily understandable policies or procedures for both technical and non-technical audiences.