This position is located in the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Inspector General (OIG), Office of Assistant Inspector General (AIG) for Management and Policy, Division of Information Technology, Branch of Information Security. This Branch is the focal point for providing information security, computer systems, hardware and software support to the OIG nation wide.

Duties

The incumbent of this position functions as Chief, Branch of Information Security and serves as the OIG Information Technology (IT) enterprise-wide Security Officer, performing a wide range of IT security responsibilities including, but not limited to the following: compliance monitoring, OIG program reporting, and methodology review and/or development, and system evaluation activities. 1.Develops and documents OIG IT security programs and procedures which comply with federally mandated security requirements and commonly accepted industry automation security best practices. 2.Manages and conducts certification and accreditation activities for all OIG information systems. 3.Manages the conduct of vulnerability assessments and audits. 4.Develops risk mitigation programs (Risk Management), plan of action milestone and budgets to address the risks identified during assessments and audits. 5.Works closely with internal components to participate in network and system design, makes recommendations, and assures that appropriate project and resource integration efforts are documented and justified.

Requirements

• Appointment to this position may require a background investigation.
• Requires a supervisory probationary period if the requirement has not been met.
• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Subject to financial disclosure requirements.

Qualifications

Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-13, in the Federal Service. Specialized Experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform the duties of the position successfully, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. The specialized experience includes the following: Information Security: This experience should demonstrate the ability to lead, manage, and direct a team of cybersecurity professionals effectively. It should also include experience in strategic planning and decision-making for cybersecurity initiatives. Risk Management: Proficiency in identifying, assessing, and mitigating cybersecurity risks. Candidates should have experience in conducting risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, and developing risk mitigation strategies to safeguard against cyber threats. Security Compliance: In-depth knowledge of federal cybersecurity regulations, standards, and guidelines, including NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) frameworks and FISMA (Federal Information Security Modernization Act) requirements. Experience in ensuring compliance with these regulations is crucial. Technical Expertise: A strong technical background in information security, including expertise in areas such as network security, cloud security, endpoint security, and encryption technologies. Familiarity with advanced security tools and technologies is a plus. Candidates with a demonstrated track record in these specialized areas will be well-equipped to lead and manage the cybersecurity program at a GS-14 supervisory level. No Relocation Incentives will be offered. No Permanent Change of Station Incentives will be offered. This position is outside the Bargaining Unit. This position will not be filled until the Department's Placement Assistance Programs have been fully utilized.

Education

Basic Education Requirement: a degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or a degree that provides a minimum of 24 semester hours in the fields identified above.
Any applicant falsely claiming an academic degree from an accredited school will be subject to actions ranging from disqualification from federal employment to removal from federal service.

If your education was completed at a foreign college or university, you must show comparability to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States and comparability to applicable minimum course work requirements for this position.

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Contacts

• Address Office of Inspector General 200 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20210 US
• Name: Lauren Daye
• Phone: 202-693-5126
• Email: [email protected]