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. We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. The position is located in the Identity, Credential & Access Management Division, in the Identity Services Office, Deputy CIO for Enterprise Services, Bureau of Diplomatic Technology, in the U.S. Department of State.  

Duties

Plans, directs, and performs a broad range of functions relating to LAN/WAN and cloud-based initiatives. Oversees the integration and use of new and existing technologies or processes in accordance with established cybersecurity policies. Enhances existing Department of State (DOS) Zero Trust (ZT) platforms. Utilizes a range of coaching and planning techniques to ensure that cybersecurity best practices are integrated into all State Enterprise Identity Credential and Access Management (SE-ICAM) and/or Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) systems. Provides recommendations for new program initiatives to senior management officials and directs proposal development efforts outlining the project scope and expected benefits, costs, and life cycle management.

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 with PKI and/or information security practices to recommend and integrate newmodels into existing networks and plan for future expansion using a Zero Trust (ZT)architecture. Experience with on-premises and cloud-based voice and IT network protocols, architectures, equipment, and structured analysis and programming techniques to troubleshoot IT and voice network issues. 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.

Education

Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.

Contacts

• Address U.S. Department of State 600 19th Street NW SA-17, 5th Floor Washington, District of Columbia 20522-1705 United States
• Name: Patricia A. Briggs
• Phone: 771-204-0754
• Email: [email protected]