Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC) - Direct Hire Authority

This position is located in the Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Office of Technology Innovation and Engineering, Emerging Technologies Division (DS/TIE/ET). 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. For more information about this Bureau, visit: DS.

Leads assigned Innovation and Emerging Technology (IET) initiatives within the Emerging Technologies Division (ETD).

Plans, coordinates, and conducts research, evaluation, testing, and assessment activities involving emerging information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) solutions proposed for Department use.

Conducts comprehensive security reviews of IT and OT solutions to identify vulnerabilities, assess risks, evaluate security controls, and determine compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, standards, and security frameworks.

Performs cybersecurity assessments, vulnerability analyses, configuration reviews, and security control evaluations of hardware, software, cloud-based services, communications technologies, and integrated systems proposed for Department use.

Develops, coordinates, and recommends cybersecurity policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures governing the secure implementation and use of emerging technologies, IT systems, and OT solutions.