This serves as public notice for the use of OPM's Direct Hire Authority. Applicants who meet the qualification requirements will be forwarded to the selecting official for consideration. This position serves as the Chief of the Firewall Branch, Perimeter Security Division, Office of Enterprise Network Management, Deputy CIO for Operations, Bureau of Information Resource Management (IRM/OPS/ENM/PSD/FWB), in the U.S. Department of State (DOS).

Duties

Directs staff of Firewall Engineers, IT Systems Analysts and security, testing, verification, integration, and deployment experts in identifying, determining, and developing firewall management processes and performance metrics. Oversees reviews of IT work products required in the development and implementation of DOS firewall systems. Ensures work performed in Firewall Branch complies with appropriate security, testing, training, coordination, and documentation requirements. Carries out related duties and responsibilities typical of a first level supervisory position in DOS, such as establishing goals, objectives and plans for the staff. Ensures appropriate written policies and procedures are developed for firewall program implementation, and further ensures staff are adequately trained in the effective use of firewall operational guidelines, directives, and instructions.

Requirements

• 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.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement.  Applicants applying for the GS-14 grade level must meet the following requirements: Have IT-related experience demonstrating EACH of the four competencies AND specialized experience listed below: Attention to Detail - experience reviewing my own information technology-related work or data and have been responsible for reviewing the work of others to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency with standards. Customer Service - developing and maintaining relationships with customers, anticipating and assessing the current and future information technology needs of customers, and developing or identifying information technology products or services that are tailored to meet customer needs. Oral Communication - briefing senior-level management and IT staff on the status of information technology systems, projects, or daily operations, including the communication of complex technical information to a non-technical audience. Problem Solving -  identifying alternatives to address unique, highly complex, or sensitive information technology-related issues. I have anticipated information technology-related problems and have identified and evaluated potential sources of information to generate alternative solutions. AND Have at least 1 full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service which provided you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience planning, organizing, implementing, and managing firewall engineering and operations and maintenance programs. Experience in providing effective firewall systems functionality. Experience with long-range strategic plans for establishing and operating a comprehensive firewall program. NOTE: In order to qualify for this position, your experience MUST be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate. There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-14 position. In addition, applicant's experience must also demonstrate that the candidate possesses the following qualities: Ability to assign, review, and supervise the work of others; Objectivity and fairness in judging people on their ability, and situations on the facts and circumstances; Ability to adjust to change, work pressures, or difficult situations without undue stress; Willingness to consider new ideas or divergent points of view; and Capacity to "see the job through."

Education

Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.

Contacts

• Address U.S. Department of State Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) 8899 East 56th Street Indianapolis, Indiana 46249 United States
• Name: Ernesto Serrano
• Phone: 317-212-2494
• Email: [email protected]