InfoSec IT Specialist — Emerging Tech & Cyber Risk

Department of State Headquarters (DOS); Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of State Headquarters (DOS) is seeking a cybersecurity professional to lead IET initiatives within the DS/TIE/ET division. You will plan and execute research, evaluation, and testing of IT/OT solutions, performing security reviews and control evaluations for the department.

Applicants must have IT-related experience with the four core competencies and at least one year at the GS-12 level. A Top Secret clearance may be required for assignments with national security scope.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting cybersecurity assessments to identify, evaluate, and prioritize vulnerabilities and threats.
• Experience recommending safeguards and corrective actions to reduce risk and strengthen protections.
• Experience delivering cybersecurity consulting and advisory services to stakeholders on secure IT/OT implementations.
• IT-related experience demonstrating competencies in detail, service, oral communication, and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Leads assigned Innovation and Emerging Technology initiatives within the Emerging Technologies Division (ETD).
• Plans, coordinates, and conducts research, evaluation, testing, and assessment of IT/OT solutions proposed for Department use.
• Conducts comprehensive security reviews of IT/OT solutions to identify vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with laws, policies, and standards.
• Performs cybersecurity assessments, vulnerability analyses, configuration reviews, and security control evaluations.
• Develops and recommends cybersecurity policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures.

Skills

Cybersecurity assessments

Vulnerability analysis

Security policy development

Threat assessment

Job description

Department of State Headquarters (DOS) is seeking a cybersecurity professional to lead IET initiatives within the DS/TIE/ET division. You will plan and execute research, evaluation, and testing of IT/OT solutions, performing security reviews and control evaluations for the department.

Applicants must have IT-related experience with the four core competencies and at least one year at the GS-12 level. A Top Secret clearance may be required for assignments with national security scope.