Job Summary

Provides leadership in the development and effective application of information security tools, policies, and procedures in direct support of the Information Systems Security Program for the U.S. House of Representatives. Performs technical duties relating to information security initiatives. Conducts technical security reviews and risk assessments of software systems, including databases and web-enabled applications, to ensure security requirements are met prior to and after implementation. Provides technical assistance to Member, Committee, and Support Offices to mitigate security vulnerabilities. This position may have training and supervisory/managerial responsibilities. This position may require the ability to work shifts to provide 24 hours a day, 7 days a week technical support for the House information security technology infrastructure.

Requirements:

Demonstrated experience in conducting technical risk assessments of applications, and analyzing and mitigating system vulnerabilities. Demonstrated expertise in evaluating web-based applications, databases, and off-the-shelf systems for security vulnerabilities and implementing realistic mitigating strategies. Experience in developing and implementing information security policies and procedures. Knowledge of network operating systems, system penetration technology, and data encryption methods. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with elected officials, senior staff, information systems professionals, and technical and non-technical users. Candidates must be able to secure and maintain appropriate level of personnel security, such as a Secret or Top Secret security clearance or and extended background investigation, as determined by management. .

Applicant Instructions:

Qualified candidates please fax a cover letter and resume to 202-226-7514 or submit your resume online at www.house.gov (see employment opportunities, ref. announcement# HIR-013-08.

Disclaimer:

All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including marital or parental status), disability, or age.

Title 1 of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, as amended (5 U.S. C app§ 101 et seq.) requires certain House employees, to file Financial Disclosure Statements, for information please visit http://clerkhouse.house.gov/forms/findisc.html.