Information Technology Specialist (Security)

US Architect of the Capitol; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

US Architect of the Capitol in Washington, DC, seeks an IT security professional to assist the Chief Information Security Officer in implementing security protocols and ensuring continuity of IT services that support Agency operations. The role requires meeting OPM qualification standards with specialized experience in IT security disciplines.

The successful candidate will contribute to vulnerability management, IT assessments, and policy guidance, aligning with Federal GS requirements and the

Qualifications

• Specialized experience must include 2 of: vulnerability scanning, IT assessments/audits, or guidance on IT security policies.
• GS-14 requires 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13.
• Eligibility based on OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions.

Responsibilities

• Assist the CISO with security protocols to ensure continuity of IT supporting AOC operations.
• Help ensure compliance with OPM qualifications and federal GS standards.

Skills

Vulnerability scanning

IT assessment

IT audits

IT security policy guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Job description

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (OCAO), Information Technology Division. The incumbent assists the AOC Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) with security protocols to ensure the continuity of information technology (IT) to support the business operations of the AOC.

You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on the OPM web site at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications.

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.

Candidates for the GS-14 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service.

Specialized experience is defined as having experience in 2 of the 3:

• Experience in vulnerability scanning.
• Experience in performing IT assessment and IT audits or addressing IT assessments and IT audits.
• Experience in providing guidance in implementing Information Technology (IT) security policies and/or procedures in the development of network systems.