This position is located in the Office of Inspector General (OIG), Office of Management (OM), Information Technology (IT) Division. The IT Division is responsible for overall planning, development, and management of the OIG Enterprise IT infrastructure, security programs and support to the end-user community.

Duties

The incumbent serves as a hands-on IT Cybersecurity Analyst, responsible for network monitoring and analysis to prevent and detect security incidents, monitor network traffic and analyze records like authentication logs to identify and investigate anomalies; install and configure security software like firewalls, and operate and maintain the OIG's Continuous Diagnostic & Mitigation (CDM) tool suite. Other duties include: Ensures the integrity and protection of networks, systems, and applications by technical enforcement of organizational security policies, through monitoring of vulnerability scan results, and other indications of compromise. Monitors, triages, and mitigates vulnerabilities, attempted unauthorized data and system access violations, and investigates data security violations. Reviews and audits security logs on all platforms to ensure network and data integrity and confidentiality. Analyzes this information for actual or potential weaknesses, making recommendations to management. Tests new systems, upgrades, and programs to independently verify that security features are functioning as intended. Performs systems audit/administration work to ensure all systems are properly configured and operating at the latest patch levels. Participates in the development of maintenance schedules and policies to maintain the optimal operation and security of the systems.

Requirements

Qualifications

The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your résumé. You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Specialized Experience: For the GS-13, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: - Experience providing support in relation to cybersecurity compliance, risk, governance, security architecture, computer incident response or security operations; AND - Experience discovering and deploying new theories, concepts, principles, standards, and method to secure the OT environment from cyber threats; AND - Leading projects to enhance capabilities and reducing threats against an organization's computer and network infrastructure. In addition to specialized experience, individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. 1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 2. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. 3. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. 4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

Contacts

• Address Info Tech Div Administrative Resource Center Parkersburg, WV 26101 US
• Name: Applicant Call Center
• Phone: 304-480-7300
• Email: [email protected]