This position is in the Smithsonian Institution, Office of the Chief Information Officer. Responsible for planning and managing all elements related to the Information Technology Security for Smithsonian’s information technology infrastructure, and maintenance of an enterprise-wide information technology security program. For more information on Direct Hire please go to the link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/direct-hire-authority/  

Duties

As an IT Project Manager (INFOSEC) you will perform duties and activities necessary to protect the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of the Institution’s data, automated information systems, and supporting information technology infrastructure. The following duties will be performed: 

Requirements

• Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation.
• May need to complete a Probationary Period.
• Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer.
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.

Qualifications

GS-14 Experience: You qualify for this position if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal Service or comparable pay band system.  For this position Specialized experience is defined as leading a technical team in the support of IT security projects applying knowledge of IT security architecture and technologies for an enterprise-level organization. This includes experience analyzing current information technology security threats, vulnerabilities and malware, and recognizing patterns of complex threat actor behavior and providing solutions to mitigate the risks posed by the threats. In addition to meeting the Specialized Experience for all positions individuals must have related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below: Attention to Detail:  Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Customer Service: Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external business partners and customers (any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unity produces including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government).  Provides information or assistance. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement.  Effectively manages customer relationships. Oral Communication:  Makes clear and convincing oral presentations to individuals and groups. Listens effectively; clarifies information, as needed.  Speaks and writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner that is appropriate to the audience.  Facilitates an open exchange of ideas to ensure all group input is considered.  Handles technical, sensitive, or controversial topics with agility involving executives/managers as appropriate. Problem Solving: Identifies and analyzes problems, weighs relevance and accuracy of information, generates, and evaluates alternative solutions, and makes sound recommendations. Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to the duties this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week.For a full explanation of this option please see the Qualification Standards. Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are qualifying by education and/or you have education completed in a foreign college/university described above, it is your responsibility to provide transcripts and proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study. For instructions on where to fax these documents, see the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.

Education

There is no substitution for education at this grade level.

Contacts

• Address SMITHSONIAN Office of Human Resources POB 37012, 600 Maryland Avenue, MRC 517 Suite 5060 Washington, District of Columbia 20013-7012 United States
• Name: Geraldo E. Carlos
• Phone: 202-633-6321
• Email: [email protected]