This position is located in the Office of the Chief Technology Officer, Office of the Executive Director, Bureau of Diplomatic Security. (DS/EX/CTO). You will serve as a Senior Cybersecurity Specialist providing technical advice, guidance, and leadership.  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.

Duties

Serves as expert Cybersecurity advisor to the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and other DS Bureau senior officials concerning critical Cybersecurity design and program implementation functions. Provides authoritative guidance on the configuration management process and review of deliverables for new applications and application upgrades. Provides information that covers complex and sensitive issues of Cybersecurity programs. Collaborates with leadership and staff to support security compliance with Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) requirements. Serves as liaison between CTO and stakeholders in the Bureau of Diplomatic Technology (DT). Functions as an authority in spearheading IT security information program initiatives and develops an appropriate analytical framework for specific projects that are designed to meet the critical current and future IT needs of the organization. Provides authoritative advice and counsel on significant current and proposed IT policies, contract, and resource issues that directly impact Departmental policy, programs and long-term initiatives.

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.
• Obtain/maintain eligibility to access Sensitive Compartmented Information
• 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-15 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 - Incumbent demonstrates a high level of attention to detail by applying personal knowledge and ability to provide expert technical analysis and consultation focused on current global cyber threat environment and associated risks in order to mitigate cybersecurity vulnerabilities and risks. Customer Service - Incumbent demonstrates a high level of ability to serve customers by responding to inquiries in a timely fashion and providing expert guidance on complex and controversial cybersecurity issues which have long term impact on IT infrastructure security. Oral Communication - Incumbent demonstrates a high level of skill in communicating in order to provide expert advice and guidance, exchange information, brief senior officials, plan and coordinate activities, recommend new methods and approaches, and resolve problems. Problem Solving - Incumbent clearly demonstrates the ability to solve and prioritize problems by determining the most appropriate principles to apply and resolving a wide range of technical issues related to cybersecurity with limited supervisory involvement.  AND Have at least 1 full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 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 serving as a technical and strategic advisor by providing recommendations on topics such as strategic planning, budget, contract management, technical innovation, and long-term requirements planning.  Experience handling complex relationships with varied stakeholders and business needs.  Experience developing and implementing proactive measures to detect, mitigate, and prevent cyber threats and intrusions to an organization’s critical IT infrastructure;  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-15 position.

Education

Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.

Contacts

• Address U.S. Department of State 1801 N. Lynn St SA-20 9th fl Rosslyn, Virginia 22091 United States
• Name: Alison Scribben
• Phone: 771-204-4960
• Email: [email protected]