IT Specialist

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeks a Senior IT Specialist to act as a technical authority for designing, securing, and supporting enterprise databases within USACE environments.

The role requires advanced knowledge of data security and DoD/DISA controls, including STIGs, and a leadership role to modernize IT infrastructure while defending critical systems.

You will guide cross-functional teams, advise management on risk, and ensure compliance and resilience across national security data assets.

Qualifications

• Experience securing enterprise information systems with DoD/DISA controls including STIGs.
• Architect and implement data security solutions; advise on risk mitigation.
• Lead cross-functional teams to defend infrastructure and protect data.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for securing enterprise IT systems and data assets.
• Architect and implement robust data security solutions and compliance measures.
• Lead cross-functional teams to defend national security infrastructure.

Skills

Security controls

Data security

IT leadership

Vulnerability mitigation

Change management

Job description

About the Position

This position serves as a senior-level IT Specialist and technical authority responsible for designing, securing, and supporting enterprise database within USACE environments.The specialist will serve as a subject matter expert for database and data security while providing technical leadership for modernizing IT infrastructure.

Who May Apply

Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current USACE Employees with Competitive Status Current Civilian Employees of the Organization Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized Experience

GS-13: One year of specialized experience which includes:

• 1) Serving as a subject matter expert in securing enterprise information systems by implementing robust DoD and DISA security controls, including comprehensive Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
• 2) Proactively architect and execute data security solutions, consult with key stakeholders on vulnerability mitigation, and ensure continuous system compliance.
• 3) Lead cross-functional teams to defend critical infrastructure and maintain the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of sensitive national security data.
• 4) Advise senior management on risk mitigations and strategic investment decisions while institutionalizing change management best practices to optimize system performance.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). The specialized experience must include, or be supplemented by, information technology related experience (paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training, as appropriate) which demonstrates each of the four competencies, as defined: (1) Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: completing thorough and accurate work independently, even in the most difficult or stressful situations; occasionally reviewing work completed by others. (2) Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: resolving routine and non-routine problems, questions, or complaints; developing and maintaining strong, mutually supportive working relationships with customers; conducting evaluation of support to determine quality of services and customer satisfaction, and recommending procedural changes based on customer need or changes in policy and/or regulation. (3) Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and respond appropriately. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: convincingly conveying complex information to customers; presenting thoughts that are well-organized and demonstrating confide