U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

CAO/House Information Resources

 

 

Position Available: Information Technology Specialist (Application & Compliance Security)
 Vacancy Announcement Number: HIR-017-06
 Office/Location: U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, D.C.
 Closing Date: Until Filled
 Salary Level/Range: HS-11/12($7,357-$8,325)monthly
 Proposed Starting Date: Immediate

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Job Summary

The Office of Information Systems Security, House Information Resources, Chief Administrative Officer, is seeking an energetic and motivated senior compliance security analyst to serve as technical leader for the House Information Security Compliance Program to ensure all software systems are implemented according to House information security policies and technical guidelines.  Duties include conducting in-depth technical security reviews, risk assessments, and source code reviews and documenting recommendations for risk mitigation; providing guidance to system owners in the development and technical review of System Security Plans; developing House-wide security policy and guidelines; and  providing technical guidance to information owners, other organizational security officers, and colleagues.  Incumbent may have training and supervisory/management responsibilities.  This position may require on-call support via pager 24x7.  This position may involve working shifts to provide 24x7 coverage.  Incumbent must be able to work additional hours if necessary.  Incumbent must be able to secure and maintain Federal Government security clearances as deemed appropriate by management.

Major Duties (may include a variety of these duties, but are not limited to the following):

All Grades

1. Provides technical oversight to the House Information Security Compliance Program to ensure all software systems are implemented according to House information security policies and technical guidelines.

2. Conducts in-depth technical security reviews, risk assessments, and source code reviews of software systems during all phases of the system development life cycle and provides recommendations for improvements.

3. Provides guidance to system owners in the development, and technical review of, System Security Plans which document all technical and procedural security features of a software system.

4. Provides technical support for responding to and implementing Office of Inspector General recommendations.

5. Provides technical guidance in the development and revision of House information security policies.

6. Responds to security requests from Members, Committees and House support offices.  Conducts security training, investigations, and systems configuration reviews.

7. Develops and implements information security policies and procedures.  Reviews and enforces compliance with established policies and procedures.  Analyzes network security environment and user requirements with current security regulations and guidelines to determine security functional requirements. 

8. Develops enterprise risk analysis strategy to support the House network infrastructure, major applications, and desktop systems. 

9. Develops, conducts, and prepares reports for security audits, reviews and other actions, as appropriate. 

10.  Ensures the rigorous application of information security policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of all IT services.

11.  Interacts with product designers and developers to analyze security features of product, research and correct failures, identify security improvements or enhancement capabilities, and recommend modifications.

12.  Participates in network and systems design to ensure implementation of appropriate systems security features.

13.  Perform other official duties as required. 

 Grade 12 (in addition to above duties)

1.   Directs the activities of technical staff by establishing, assigning, and reviewing daily and long-term projects; establishing goals and objectives; training new employees, and evaluating work performance.

2.   Provides technical guidance and training to information owners, other organizational security officers, and IT associates.

3.   Works with executive management to determine acceptable levels of risk for the enterprise.

4.   Monitors the selection, installation, testing, and operation of information  security software programs in order to ensure such programs meet defined system security needs.

 

Requirements:

Candidates must possess demonstrated experience in conducting technical risk assessments of applications; analyzing and mitigating system vulnerabilities; evaluating web-based applications, databases, and off-the-shelf systems for security vulnerabilities; and implementing realistic mitigating strategies.  Candidates must have experience in developing and implementing security policies and procedures.  Candidates must have knowledge of network operating systems, system penetration technology, and data encryption methods.  Candidates must have the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with elected officials, senior staff, information systems professionals, and technical and non-technical users.

Bachelors degree in a related field and a minimum of six years work experience or equivalent work experience is required.  

 

Applicant Instructions:

Qualified candidates please submit your resume online at www.house.gov (see employment opportunities, ref. Vacancy Announcement # HIR-017-06) by the closing date above.  All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including marital or parental status), disability, or age. 

Disclaimer:

Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactorily completing a criminal history records check.  All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including marital or parental status), disability, or age.  Employment with the House of Representatives is at-will; this position has been determined to be Exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

House of Representatives Job Line (202) 226-4504, option 3