Information Technology Specialist – INSPECTOR (INFORMATION SECURITY)) at DEPARTMENT OF STATE – USA

Summary

This public notice serves to announce the use of the Direct Hire Authority for Information Technology Specialist (Information Security) positions under 5 U.S.C. 3327 and 3330 and 5 CFR 330. Applications are invited for the position of IT Specialist/Inspector (INFOSEC) within the Department of State. This recruitment is conducted under the OPM Government-Wide Direct Hire Authority.

Duties

As an IT Specialist/Inspector (INFOSEC), the incumbent will:

Conduct inspections, assessments, and reviews to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the Department of State’s systems, networks, and information is maintained.
Review and assess IT principles, methods, and security practices to protect and maintain the availability, integrity, confidentiality, and accountability of information system resources.
Advise on IT security policies and procedures to ensure the protection of information.
Accomplish risk analyses, security assessments, and verification of compliance against federal IT statutory requirements, standards, and guidance.

Requirements

Applicants must meet the following conditions:

U.S. Citizenship is required.
Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
Completion of a Financial Disclosure (OGE-450) is required by this position.
Incumbent may be required to carry a Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) cellular device and maintain a personal working cell/home telephone at all times.

Qualifications

Applicants must demonstrate IT-related experience in the following competencies:

Attention to Detail: Thorough when performing work, conscientious about attending to detail.
Oral Communication: Expresses information orally and in written format effectively, making clear and convincing presentations.
Problem Solving: Identifies problems, determines accuracy and relevance of information, uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives.

GS-14 Level Qualifications

Applicants for the GS-14 grade level must have at least 1 full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service. This specialized experience must demonstrate:

Experience in assessing/reviewing security programs across multiple platforms.
Use of relevant and current IT industry and federal standards to review and assess systems operations.
Interpretation and application of IT systems security principles, concepts, and methods.
Staying current with new and updated IT security developments.
Interpretation and application of project management principles and methods.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional Information

Recruitment Incentive: Recruitment, relocation, or other incentives may be offered if found to be in the best interest of the government.
For reasonable accommodation, contact the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations at (202) 663-3474 or [email protected].
Telework agreements may be permitted with supervisory approval.
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Applicants will be evaluated based on their qualifications for this position. The evaluation will consider competencies such as professional knowledge of the Department’s mission, IT management functions, IT security trends and developments, knowledge of federal statutory and regulatory environment related to IT systems, and evaluation and analysis methodology.

Required Documents

Applicants must submit a resume, performance appraisal (if applicable), most recent SF-50s (for current or former Federal employees), veteran documentation (if applicable), non-competitive or special hiring authority eligibility documentation (if applicable), and ICTAP/CTAP documentation (if applicable).

How to Apply

The APPLY button is deactivated on this Direct-Hiring Authority (DHA) Public Notice. Resumes/application packages should be sent directly to [email protected] with the subject line “Announcement Number: OIG-2023-0041 – IT INSPECTOR.” Include the lowest and highest grade levels you are interested in. Resumes should be attached as PDF or Word documents.

Next Steps

This is a public notice flyer, and there may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this announcement. If further evaluation or interviews are required, applicants will be contacted. Evaluation will be based on the information provided, and verification of performance, suitability, and security information will be considered in making employment offers.