This position is located in Government Accountability Office's I.T. & Cybersecurity (ITC) team, Center for Enhanced Cybersecurity in Washington, DC. The incumbent serves as a Senior Information Technology Specialist (Cybersecurity) performing IT security assessments at organizations of audit interest. The incumbent serves as a contributor on an engagement team performing a range of duties that typically include taking the responsibility for a technical cybersecurity segment of the engagement.

Duties

As a Senior Information Technology Specialist (Cybersecurity), PE-2210-21 your typical work assignments may include the following: Takes a lead role in conducting access controls assessments that requires detailed technical testing and verification of controls in complex, diverse and interconnected network environments at organizations of audit interest. Controls assessments includes but not limited to penetration testing tools and techniques, boundary protection, identification and authentication, authorization, cryptography, audit and monitoring, configuration management, and software development. At the direction of the Assistant Director (AD) and the Auditor-In-Charge (AIC), works collaboratively with other team members in the planning and timely execution of information systems general and application controls assessments. This includes involvement in the engagement design, data collection, analysis, message development and drafting segments of products that are technically accurate, complete and appropriately targeted to the product audience. Conducts analysis of data collection efforts that includes conducting interviews with technical staff, independent testing and verification of controls, and reviews of relevant technical documentation and data. Documents results in a clear, balanced, and objective manner that meets the needs of congressional clients and conforms to all audit requirements and quality standards. Presents results orally and in writing to technical and managerial audiences internal to GAO and at external organizations of audit interest. Responsible for the maintenance, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems that may include servers, network devices, virtualization, and laptops. Tests and evaluates new technologies in the Center for Enhanced Cybersecurity lab environments. Serves as a coach and mentor to Band I IT Analysts and Professional Development Program (PDP) staff. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

Basic Requirements: Applicants must have IT-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 - 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. 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. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. AND Specialized Experience: Applicants must have 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower band or level equivalent to the PE-I or PT-II band level, or GS-12 level in the Federal Service, or comparable private/public sector experience which has equipped the applicant with the skills and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience for this position is extensive experience in three or more of the following areas: (1) managing multiple operating system environments (for example, Microsoft and PowerShell, Linux and command line, and virtualization environments); (2) coding and scripting (for example, Java, C and Python); (3) networking technologies such as firewalls, routing, switching and intrusion detection; (4) managing cloud resources and security (for example, Amazon Web Services and Azure); and (5) Managing databases (for example, Oracle, SQLServer, DB2, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB). (6) assessing cybersecurity posture of enterprise networks and systems; (7) using vulnerability assessment tools and techniques; Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Government Accountability Office Human Capital Office 441 G Street NW Washington, DC 20548 US
• Name: William Washington
• Email: [email protected]