Information Technology Specialist (Security)

Department of State Headquarters • Arlington, VA

20h

About The Position

This position is in the Facility Technologies Division (FT), Office of Technology Innovation and Engineering (TIE), Cyber and Technology Security Directorate (CTS), Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS), Department of State (DoS). The organization identifies, develops, evaluates, and implements existing and emerging security technologies.

The role coordinates, implements, and/or enforces assigned information cybersecurity policies and portfolios. It contributes to security programs that minimize system vulnerabilities, including intrusion detection and access authentication programs; participates in security-related investigations involving digital data acquisition and computer forensic analyses; oversees compliance with cybersecurity policies, guidelines, and procedures for web-based applications, networks, and systems; and assesses networked systems for vulnerabilities, inventories system components, and reports on the effects of cybersecurity posture on other DoS networked systems.

The position requires U.S. citizenship, random drug testing, and the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance. Applicants must satisfy the stated GS-12 qualification requirements, including the competencies and specialized experience described in the posting. Education cannot substitute for specialized experience at this grade. Situational telework may be permitted with supervisory approval if eligible.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must be subject to random drug testing.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• Must pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• For GS-12, demonstrate the competencies of Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, and Problem Solving through IT-related experience.
• For GS-12, have at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 in the Federal service.
• Specialized experience must include implementing information cybersecurity programs designed to minimize system vulnerabilities.
• Specialized experience must include participating in security-related investigations involving digital data acquisition.
• Specialized experience must include providing technical recommendations to management on vulnerabilities and threats facing information systems.
• Specialized experience must include field assessments documenting compliance with cybersecurity configurations and controls.
• Experience must be IT-related; it may be paid or unpaid experience and/or appropriate specific, intensive training, such as IT certification.
• Education cannot substitute for specialized experience for the GS-12 position.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, implement, and/or enforce assigned information cybersecurity policies and portfolios as a bureau contact.
• Participate in developing, implementing, and evaluating security programs designed to minimize system vulnerabilities, such as intrusion detection or access authentication programs.
• Participate in law enforcement and security-related investigations involving digital data acquisition and computer forensic analyses.
• Provide compliance oversight for implementing systems cybersecurity policies, guidelines, and procedures related to web-based applications, network, and systems design.
• Assess networked systems for vulnerabilities and create an inventory of their components.
• Perform non-standard assessments of technical systems and report on the effects of their cybersecurity posture on other DoS networked systems.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed