Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC/ ENTARCH) (Enterprise Solution Architect)
What you'd do
PLEASE NOTE: Based on the current hiring restrictions, selectees may be subject to additional approvals prior to an offer being extended. This position is located at Bureau of the Fiscal Service, Operating Systems and Storage Division. As an Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC/ ENTARCH) (Enterprise Solution Architect), you will contribute to enterprise architecture future state planning, standard setting, technology innovation and to solution architecture engaging with projects.
Major duties
***Important: This vacancy uses a two-phase application process. This is Phase 1 of 2 for this vacancy*** To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the application process. You must complete this announcement first. At the end of this questionnaire, there is an exclusive link to the Phase 2 announcement. You must click on that link to complete and submit the required Work Sample assessment. To complete the full application process, you must submit applications under both announcements. Both announcements must show Application Submitted for your application to be complete. You will only receive status updates under the first announcement. Additional guidance for completing Phase 2 will be provided in the Phase 2 announcement. Phase 2 is expected to take at least one hour to complete. Failure to complete and submit both announcements will result in an incomplete application and no further consideration. As an Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC/ ENTARCH) (Enterprise Solution Architect), you will: Act as a technical expert in all areas of enterprise architecture and will develop and propose policy as well as deliver IT and management planning, and advisory programs that provide the full range and depth of technical services to our business functions throughout Fiscal Service. Play a role in management decision making by regularly facilitating and actively participating in confidential meetings with Bureau senior managers to guide decision makers in the direction of the IT architecture and its impact on management, business functions, security, and operations such as changing business processes, future planning for staffing and organization, etc. Assess policy needs and develop proposed policies to govern IT technical, data, security, and business activities. Develop/integrate cybersecurity designs for systems and networks with multilevel security requirements or requirements for the processing of multiple classification levels of data primarily applicable to government organizations. Develop and revise cloud security standards as well as best practices documentation.
What you need to qualify
You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year and indicate number of hours worked per week on your résumé. Specialized experience for the GS-13 is one year (52 weeks) of experience at the GS-12 level or equivalent, that is directly related to the position as listed in this announcement and which has equipped the candidate with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is defined as: Experience applying knowledge of cloud technologies to develop strategic solutions aligned with organizational business objectives. AND Experience leading cross-functional initiatives to evaluate emerging technologies and develop IT policies, standards, roadmaps, and architectural recommendations to senior leadership. AND Experience communicating and collaborating with multiple stakeholders to influence organizational decision-making and ensure technology solutions comply with Federal cybersecurity standards. In addition to meeting specialized experience, individuals must meet proficiency levels in each of the following competencies: Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Information Management, Interpersonal Skills Oral Communication Problem Solving Teamwork Technical Competence. A Work Sample/narrative Assessment will be used to determine whether you meet the required competency proficiency levels. To complete the Work Sample, you must use the exclusive link provided at the end of this announcement's questionnaire to access Phase 2. For the required proficiency levels and competency definitions, please see the following link: Competency-Based Qualification Standard for the Information Technology Management Series, 2210
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