Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Family-friendly work environment
- Excused leave for Parent/Teacher Conferences (3 hours)
- Excused leave for annual health screenings (4 hours)
- Matching leave for community volunteer service
- Alternative work schedules
- Recruitment incentive for this position (service agreement required)
- Relocation incentive for this position (service agreement required)
- Student Loan Repayment Program (recruitment incentive) (service agreement required)
Responsibilities
- Ensure stakeholder cybersecurity requirements for safeguarding FSA assets and business processes are integrated into every layer of the enterprise architecture
- Direct design, implementation, and management of robust cybersecurity solutions across hybrid environments spanning AWS and on‑premises systems, while developing architectural blueprints that deliver protection for critical infrastructure
- Oversee development of security solutions to ensure compliance with the FSA Lifecycle Management Methodology, industry best practices, and regulatory standards, serving as the Information System Owner for major and minor cybersecurity systems and applications
- Provide project status updates and enterprise security posture insights to executive leadership and non‑technical stakeholders through clear presentations using PowerPoint, MS Project, and related briefing tools
- Develop comprehensive security frameworks to secure Cl/CD pipelines and create architectural blueprints that ensure end‑to‑end protection of critical infrastructure
Requirements
- Relocation will not be paid
- Subject to a one‑year probationary period
- Males 18 and over must be registered with the Selective Service
- Must be a US Citizen
- Must complete a background investigation and fingerprint check
- This is a drug testing position
Technologies
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- PowerPoint
- MS Project
This job is open to
- The public: U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
- Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL): Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants
Clarification from the Agency
This announcement is open to all U.S. Citizens. This position may be filled through the Direct Hire Authority for IT Specialist positions. All applicants who meet the qualification requirements will be forwarded to the selecting official for further consideration. Category Rating, Veterans Preference, Schedule A and traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply to this vacancy.
Additional Information
- Veterans’ Career Counseling: If you are a veteran interested in tips on preparing a Federal resume or interview, you may email careers@ed.gov to schedule a session with a career counselor
- Student Loan Default: If selected, a check will be performed to ensure there are no defaults on loans funded or guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Education; defaults will require repayment arrangements before an official offer
- Suitability and Investigation: You will be asked to complete the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) and successfully undergo a pre‑appointment investigation/background check
- Essential/Non‑Essential: This position is essential for operations during federal government closures
- Financial Disclosure: Not required
- Bargaining Unit: Not included in the bargaining unit
- Selections: Agencies may hire using various authorities and may make additional selections within 90 days from the date certificates are issued
- Preferred certifications: CISSP or CISA in IT Security or IT Risk from a recognized professional association
How you will be evaluated
You will be assessed on how well your qualifications align with the requirements and competencies listed in this vacancy announcement. Evaluation includes reviewing your resume and supporting documents, plus results from required assessments. The following competencies are considered non‑supervisory: Oral Communications, Writing, Interpersonal Skills, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Technology Orientation, Customer Service, Attention to Detail, and Self‑Management.
Required Documents
Your resume should include relevant work experience, applicable education, and contact information. For current or former federal employees, include the pay plan, series, and grade. You must submit (REQUIRED FOR ALL APPLICANTS):
- A resume demonstrating education, experience, training, and accomplishments related to the qualifications, substantiating responses to the occupational questionnaire. Limit to 2 pages with font size no smaller than 10 points; if longer, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed
- If claiming Veteran's Preference: DD-214 showing active service and discharge type, or expected discharge within 120 days if Active Duty, plus SF-15 with required evidence; and any other documents indicated on the form
- ICTAP/CTAP eligibility documentation if claiming special priority selection rights
- Documentation for Federal employee displacement (for priority consideration) if applicable
- Required documents for Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Plan consideration (All are required)