We are hiring Information Technology (IT) Specialists across the Department in various regional and functional Bureaus.   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. See "Additional Information" section for September 15, 2024 HBCU career fair information.     

Duties

Conducts risk and vulnerability assessments of installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs. Participates in assessments of breaches of security to determine their impact on system operations and the confidentiality, integrity, and reliability of the information stored and manipulated within the system. Drafts updates to procedures such as the organization's contingency or disaster recovery plans to respond to new security requirements or changes in the IT architecture; and presents updated plans to the IT security manager for review and approval. Coordinates development work with higher echelon information security organizations, end-users within and outside the Bureau and Department, and with other IT Specialists within the Bureau IT organization.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a 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. [If you are qualifying based on education OR if there are mandatory education requirements listed below, you MUST submit a copy of your college transcript with your application.  Applicants applying for the GS-13 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 - Develops systems security contingency plans and disaster recovery procedures to ensure preservation of data and the integrity of that data. Customer Service - Coordinates development work with higher echelon information security organizations, end-users. Oral Communication - Promotes awareness of security issues among management and end-users and ensures that sound security principles are reflected in organizations’ visions and goals. Problem Solving - Assesses breaches of security to determine their impact on system operations and the confidentiality, integrity, and reliability of the information stored and manipulated within the system. AND Have at least 1 full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 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 conducting system audits, security evaluations, and reviews of IT security programs to ensure compliance with policies and procedures. Experience developing and implementing programs to ensure that systems, network, and data users are aware of, understand, and adhere to systems security policies and procedures. Experience developing policies and procedures to ensure information systems reliability and accessibility and to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems. 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-13 position. 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-12 position

Education

See the qualifications section of this vacancy announcement for education requirements.

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. For a list of accredited organizations recognized as specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials, visit: www.naces.org/members.php.

Contacts

• Address U.S. Department of State 1999 Dyess Ave Charleston, South Carolina 29405 United States
• Name: Special Projects Unit
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]