CompanyFederal Reserve Bank of Richmond
About the OpportunityThe Treasury Services Division (TSD) Security Operations Team, part of Office of the Chief Information Security Officer (OCISO) Division, has an immediate opening for a Senior IS (Information Security) Advisor reporting to the Senior Manager.
In your role as a Senior IS Advisor, you will consult on and support infrastructure/business applications' information security activities focused on continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, security risk management and security policy/governance, as well as the ongoing enhancements to security policy, assurance reviews, and improvements in security posture and operational capabilities.
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Preferred locations for this Senior IS Advisor: Richmond, VA; Charlotte, NC; St. Louis, MO; Kansas City, MO; Minneapolis, MN; Cleveland, OH; Dallas, TX ***
What You Will Do:- Provide consulting services to clients in order to evaluate, recommend, design and implement information security solutions and process improvements.
- Identify client requirements by establishing personal rapport with all clients and internal and external resources to understand business and information security requirements.
- Develop knowledge of supported client areas and builds relationships by assessing, evaluating and fully understanding the needs and requirements of clients.
- Provide strategic support to clients and leaders and advise clients on best practices and how to implement changes to address their business needs, potentially through the preparation of recommended alternatives. Review and assess necessary data to address clients' business and information security needs.
- Lead process improvement and long-term information security solution discussions, and present outcomes in written and verbal format to senior management.
- Drive investigative activities arising from security events escalated from the security operations center (SOC).
- Oversee cybersecurity emergency response actions including zero-day mitigation.
- Be a key participant in project development surrounding new processes and the integration of new processes with existing ones; communicate changes to impacted clients and other resources.
- May require extended work hours and overnight travel (up to 15%)
Qualifications:- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
- 6 to 9+ years of experience in Information Security, Security Operations, IT Compliance/Risk Management, or related field.6 to 9+
- Experience in information security operations in AWS cloud (Commercial and/or GovCloud) environments.
- CISSP, CISM, CCSP, GCIH, or related professional certification preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Information Security and concepts related to continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, security incident response, and security policy/governance.Excellent interpersonal skills with the proven ability to tailor oral and written communications to their intended audiences.
Discover the Reason Why So Many People Love It Here! When you join Federal Reserve's National IT organization, not only will you find a challenging and purposeful career, also you will have access to a wide range of benefits and perks that support your health and wealth, including:
- Great medical benefits
- Pension and 401(k) with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid volunteer leave
- Onsite amenities that make working here fun
Other Requirements and Considerations: - Candidates should review the Bank's Employee Code of Conduct to ensure compliance with conflict-of-interest rules and personal investment restrictions.
- Sponsorship is not available for this role. The selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility for this specific position requires U.S. Citizenship.
- The hiring range is $136,600 - $187,800 annually.
- For candidates located near other System IT locations, outside of Richmond, VA, the listed hiring and salary ranges may be adjusted based on your geographic location.
- Salary offered will be based on the job responsibilities and the individual's knowledge, skills, and experience as defined in the job qualifications.
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply by August 6, 2026.
- Always verify and apply to jobs on Federal Reserve System Careers or through verified Federal Reserve Bank social media channels.
Full Time / Part TimeFull time
Regular / TemporaryRegular
Job Exempt (Yes / No)Yes
Job CategoryInformation Technology Family Group
Work ShiftFirst (United States of America)
