Summary

This position serves as the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) which is a senior IT Specialist (INFOSEC) for the Office of Identity Services, the Deputy Chief Information Officer for Enterprise Services, Bureau of Diplomatic Technology (DT/ES/IS), in the U.S. Department of State (DOS).

Duties

• Manages and oversees development of security plans, risk assessments and contingency plans for the Office that includes the development of vital security guidelines and procedures.
• Conducts systems security audits, reviews, and evaluations, and develops systems security contingency plans and disaster recovery procedures for the Bureau and Department.
• Conducts extensive research, complex analyses and risk assessments of security functions that require effective resolutions to ensure security of the Department's critical worldwide network architecture and infrastructure.
• Establishes defined and measurable metrics for all Identity Services projects and programs to determine their effectiveness, efficiency, and progress.
• Develops short- and long-range plans to maintain an effective security program to include PKI, ICAM, and anti-virus programs.

• 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/

1. 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
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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

• Experience developing IT security plans, risk assessments and contingency plans for an Office.
• Experience developing IT project plans and schedules, estimating resource requirements, and defining milestones and deliverables.
• Experience creating cyber and information security policies for an office.

• For reasonable accommodation at the U.S. Department of State, please contact the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations at (202) 663-3474 or OAA@state.gov.
• If eligible, telework agreements may be permitted with supervisory approval.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. If eligible, applicants to this announcement may be referred to other similar positions in other Bureaus/Offices in the Department for up to 240 days. Telework eligibility and security clearance requirements may vary for such similar positions.

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1. Qualified - In addition to meeting minimum qualifications, applicants must demonstrate a basic level of the required competencies (knowledge, skills and abilities) for the position.
2. Well Qualified - In addition to meeting minimum qualifications, applicants must demonstrate proficiency in some but not all of the required competencies (knowledge, skills, and abilities) for the position.
3. Highly Qualified - In addition to meeting minimum qualifications, applicants must fully demonstrate proficiency in all of the required competencies (knowledge, skills and abilities) for the position.

• Knowledge of information technology life cycle management.
• Knowledge of information technology specialty areas.
• Ability to apply program management principles, methods, and practices.
• Knowledge of information technology performance measures.
• Ability to interact effectively with others.
• Knowledge of Information Assurance methods and procedures.