IT Specialist (INFOSEC)

Based in Washington, DC, the IT Specialist (INFOSEC) works within FEMA's Office of the Chief Information Officer, ICAM Division, to design, implement, and manage enterprise ICAM solutions across the organization. The role emphasizes building secure identity and access controls in complex, distributed environments, with experience in deploying Zero Trust and cloud-based identity platforms. The position carries a salary range of USD 142,488 to 185,234 per year.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise identity and security architecture and solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and oversight for security integration projects, including cloud and on‑premises systems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to assess business needs and translate them into technical requirements.
• Enforce enterprise compliance with OCIO mandated security solutions.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation.
• Selective Service registration is required.
• Current federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements.
• You must be able to obtain and maintain a Government credit card.
• You must be able to deploy with little or no advance notice to anywhere in the United States and its territories for an extended period of time.
• One full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal government.
• Experience managing, developing, or designing an organization's cloud identity providers (IDP) or solutions (e.g., Okta, Azure Active Directory, MS Entra, AWS IAM, or Google Identity).
• Experience using identity lifecycle management related to authentication, authorization, or access control technologies.
• Attention to detail and thoroughness in execution.
• Customer service orientation with the ability to work with clients to assess needs and provide information or assistance.
• Oral communication skills capable of clear, effective presentations and responses to various audiences.
• Strong problem-solving ability to identify issues, evaluate information, and make reasoned recommendations.

Technologies

• Okta
• Azure Active Directory
• MS Entra
• AWS Identity and Access Management
• Google Identity
• Identity lifecycle management
• Zero Trust

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term care insurance
• Retirement plan
• Thrift Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Personal leave days
• Paid federal holidays
• Flexible work schedules
• Tuition reimbursement
• Transportation subsidies
• Uniform allowance
• Health and wellness programs
• Fitness centers
• Disabled veteran leave for federal employees hired on or after November 5, 2016, with a service-connected disability of 30 percent or more

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 job is open to: U.S. Citizens

How you will be evaluated

Direct Hire authority will be used to fill this position. Veterans' preference, category rating, and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to positions filled under this announcement. USA Hire Assessment will rate competencies including Communication, Customer Service, Representing the Agency, Teamwork and Collaboration, and Technical Proficiency, among others.

Required Documents

• Resume: Limit your resume to no more than two pages.
• Your responses to the job questionnaire.
• Are you claiming special priority selection rights under CTAP or ICTAP? Submit a copy of your agency notice, a copy of your most recent performance rating, and a copy of your most recent SF-50 noting your current position, grade level, and duty location.
• Are you a current or former federal employee? Submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 demonstrating eligibility.
• Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee? Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement regarding your most recent political appointment.