“The Deputy Assistant Secretary, Chief Information Security Officer serves as the primary advisor to the Assistant Secretary and Chief Information Officer, Office of Information and Technology on matters related to information protection including privacy (including Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)) security, risk, and business continuity. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Directs the VA Data Security Management and Identity Management programs, identifies protection goals, objectives and metrics consistent with the VA Strategic Plan.
- Responsible for appropriate and timely coordination with the VA Office of the Inspector General to ensure timely notification of cybersecurity incidents and facilitation of investigation and oversight responsibilities by VA OIG.
- Coordinates with appropriate VA Operations, Security and Preparedness staff principals on matters related to security and privacy.
- Defines information protection activities, including network infrastructure security architecture, network and infrastructure access and monitoring processes and policies; and ensures compliance…” Read the full job description here.
G2X TAKE: After only recently announcing that the current acting CISO for VA is taking on a new role as Deputy CIO, the VA has posted a job opening for a senior leader to serve as the primary advisor to the CIO on matters related to information protection including privacy, security, risk, and business continuity. Savvier firms will be working to influence who might apply for this important role.
