DOT IT and Cybersecurity Job Opportunities
The OCIO has many job opportunities available. Our goal is to attract and retain a diverse group of talented employees to support our mission. Job opportunities are available in all of the OCIO program offices.
DOT OCIO is looking for a seasoned professional who can lead Departmental enterprise cybersecurity programs. These programs can vary but typically involve enterprise security architecture, federal requirements compliance programs, and the Department's High-Value Assets (HVAs) management. We are looking for someone who can lead a multidisciplinary program of cybersecurity research, engineering, technical services, and information management for the Department and is experienced in exercising responsibilities for the planning, engineering, and implementation of complex technical capabilities that include Identity Credential and Access Management (ICAM), management of the Department's Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) and High-Value Asset (HVA) program. Please apply through the IT Specialist (Cybersecurity) OST.CIO-2023-0018 job posting if you are interested in this opportunity.
We are looking for a motivated Security Engineer with a focus on Cloud services with supporting programs lead by the Cybersecurity Architect and Engineering Lead. Preferred experience includes experience in design and implementation of security solutions in MS Azure or Amazon AWS clouds. The ideal candidate will have experience with design and implementation of load balancers, firewalls, logging, automation, and orchestration in both environments to support modernization under a zero-trust architecture. The selected candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing solutions for the secure operations of DOT’s cloud infrastructure, platforms, and software, including the installation, maintenance, and improvement of DOT’s cloud computing environments. The selected candidate will support the development of new designs and security strategies across cloud-based applications. The selected candidate will support operations as a third tier for enterprise services and during major cybersecurity events. The selected candidate will report to the Director of Cybersecurity, Office of the Chief Information Security officer, in the Office of the Secretary of Transportation and will be responsible for enterprise level cybersecurity cloud technology solutions. Please apply through the IT Specialist (Cybersecurity) OST.CIO-2023-0014 job posting if you are interested in this opportunity.
This position requires experience in leading the design, implementation and management of IT systems (voice, video, and data) to support customers at multiple locations across various regions, local and state and who is knowledgeable of collective cybersecurity policies and best practices; leading the implementation and operations of various network-based hardware technology such as Cisco, Firewalls, Wireless, VoIP, LAN/WAN, Enterprise network security, 802.11 wireless solution, IVv4 to IPv6 migration planning, or VTC for multiple locations across various regions, local and state; in leading the design, implementation and management of various wide area network solutions such as Multi-Protocol Layer Switching (MPLS), Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN), Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) and Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP). Experience in researching and recommending emerging network technologies and solutions to meet evolving requirements. Please apply through the IT Specialist (Info Sec) OST.CIO-2023-0019 GS 12/13/14/15 job posting if you are interested in this opportunity.
This position is a member of the Solutions Architect Team and requires knowledge of all technologies used in the DOT Common Operating environment (COE) technology stack/environment to eliminate redundancy and ensure technologies work together efficiently and effectively and are appropriately sized. Coordinates and collaborates with teams across the OCIO and the Modes to ensure consistency and understanding of technology standards and requirements. Develops complex end-to-end solutions that span the breadth of technologies used in the COE environment. Please apply through the IT Specialist (Info Sec) OST.CIO-2023-0019 GS 12/13/14/15 job posting if you are interested in this opportunity.
This position will require senior level telecommunications expertise to manage DOT’s enterprise telecommunications modernization efforts. The position will be responsible for daily operations, refresh of telecom devices and circuits contract transition across the enterprise, managing efforts related to different types of communications including satellite and desktop telephones, 5G data technologies and various data, video, and voice circuits and technologies. Please apply through the IT Specialist (Info Sec) OST.CIO-2023-0019 GS 12/13/14/15 job posting if you are interested in this opportunity.
This position requires strong Windows, Linux, and Hypervisor knowledge with a broad familiarity with Databases and management of them. The incumbent will require astute knowledge of Active Directory and Active Directory Federation Service with a knowledge of Group Policy Objects and SCCM. Participates in a team of 1 other Civil Servant employees (GS-11) and multiple teams of contractors to ensure the COE is maintained within standards and availability while ensuring the integrity of the network as whole. This position will require hands on work activities by the incumbent. Please apply through the IT Specialist (Info Sec) OST.CIO-2023-0019 GS 12/13/14/15 job posting if you are interested in this opportunity.
This position requires a candidate with a well-rounded background in various aspects of Information Technology, with a concentration in the Microsoft 365 technology stack, including MS Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Viva Azure Active Directory, Planner, Project, Power Platform, etc. The candidate will also be very comfortable, meticulous and detail oriented with producing materials such as governance documents, monthly reports, training materials and curriculum, and slide decks for presentations. The candidate should be a self-starter, can work with minimal supervision, communicates clearly and be flexible when scenarios dictate creativity to find the proper solution. Please apply through the IT Specialist (Info Sec) OST.CIO-2023-0019 GS 12/13/14/15 job posting if you are interested in this opportunity.
We are looking for an experienced security engineer with a focus on enterprise cybersecurity services with supporting programs led by the Cybersecurity Architect and Engineering Lead. Preferred experience includes experience in design and implementation of security solutions for enterprise level programs and Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA). The ideal candidate will have experience with design and implementation zero-trust architecture capabilities and integration of capabilities into systems. The selected candidate will be responsible for solutions around MFA, Logging, CDM components, EDR, Firewall, CLAW integration, and additional ZTA related technology solutions as determined by Cybersecurity Architect and lead engineer. The selected candidate will support operations as a third tier for enterprise services and during major cybersecurity events. The selected candidate will report to the Director of Cybersecurity, Office of the Chief Information Security officer, in the Office of the Secretary of Transportation and will be responsible for enterprise level cybersecurity technology solutions. Please apply through the IT Specialist (Cybersecurity) OST.CIO-2023-0024 job posting if you are interested in this opportunity.
We are looking for a motivated customer service-oriented Desktop Engineer Tier II professional to act as the Federal Lead for a large contractor team. The is a leadership role responsible for oversight and management of day-to-day operations including SLA monitoring, continuous improvement, and overall performance management. The incumbent will be the desktop engineering technical subject matter expert and needs be detail oriented, process driven, possess excellent organizational skills, have expert hardware/software troubleshooting skills, and be able to follow through on multiple issues in a fast-paced environment with dynamic priorities. This position provides the full range of IT support services to effectively enable DOT to meet its safety and national security missions through innovative IT solutions, collaboration, and industry best practices. Please apply through the IT Specialist (Info Sec) OST.CIO-2023-0019 GS 12/13/14/15 job posting if you are interested in this opportunity.
This position requires senior network engineer expertise in the management of Enterprise Network services, with experience in local area and wide area network design, implementation and management of data, voice and video solutions within an organizations IT infrastructure; and who is knowledgeable of collective cybersecurity policies and best practices. Experience implementing and maintaining network-based hardware technology such as Cisco, Firewalls Pala Alto, Wireless, VoIP, LAN/WAN, Enterprise network security, 802.1x, 802.11 wireless solution, IPv4 to IPv6 migration planning for multiple locations across various regions, local and state. Please apply through the IT Specialist (Info Sec) OST.CIO-2023-0019 GS 12/13/14/15 job posting if you are interested in this opportunity.
This position is located in the Office of the Assistant Chief Information Officer for Data Services and Chief Data Officer (CDO). This position is a data governance lead, with the responsibilities of establishing and operating a Department-wide data governance framework. You will formulate and lead initiatives for assessing and improving data maturity as well as staff data skills. You will ensure data governance activities align with the Department’s strategic plan, establish and measure performance goals, and support the development of open data plans and data strategies. You will steward the Department’s enterprise data inventory and assist in its maintenance. Please apply through the Lead IT Specialist (DATAMGT/INFOSEC) OST.CIO-2023-0019 job posting if you are interested in this opportunity.
This position requires experience in Supervising and managing a team of network specialist and contractors responsible for all facets of network services which includes operations and monitoring network infrastructure, high speed data circuits, VoIP, wireless access point and mobile network communications; state of the art network technology SDWAN, technology assessment; IT continuity of operations planning/support; IT asset management; and policy/strategic development. The incumbent is responsible for participating in managing DOT’S multi-million-dollar infrastructure that is essential to day-to-day operations of users within the non- (Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Common Operating Environment (COE) and serves as an expert advisor to senior DOT and government officials. Individual must have the acumen for strategically directing, leading, and planning activities as they relate to OCIO goals from a technical architecture perspective, which include, IT programs, requirements, and/or projects. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring continual service improvement methodologies work to streamline activities in all technical architecture functional areas. The IT services include IT architecture; standards; network communication operations (Cloud network infrastructure); server-based services (software and platform as a service, instant messaging, datacenter management, database tiers, test and development); technology assessment; IT continuity of operations planning/support; IT asset management; and policy/strategic development. In supporting these functional areas, the incumbent plans, designs, tests, certifies, and implements current and forthcoming versions of the Department’s IT infrastructures, “Common Operating Environment” (COE). Please apply through the Supervisory IT Specialist (Network Engineer/INFOSEC) GS-2210-15 job posting if you are interested in this opportunity.
This position is an IT Program Manager in the Office of Chief Information Officer (OCIO), Office of the Strategic Portfolio Manager and serves as senior IT program and project manager. The successful candidate must have a keen focus on federal IT initiatives and budget resources to accomplish organizational IT strategies, initiatives, programs, and projects. This position requires FAC-P/PM and FAC-COR certification and should be innovative and strategic in the approach to mature the IT portfolio. Please apply through the IT Specialist (Info Sec) OST.CIO-2023-0019 GS 12/13/14/15 job posting if you are interested in this opportunity.
We’re looking for an accomplished IT Cybersecurity Leader who will serve as Director of Security Assessment & Authorization Function within the Office of the Chief Information Security Officer serving as the primary liaison to internal and external stakeholders on the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Risk Management Framework (RMF) implementation, the incumbent will guide system owners and IT project teams with integrating the RMF implementation into system development life cycle activities, and support project teams with designing and implementing security controls. Works with multiple teams and technical leaders to align them on a common vision and ensure security risks are understood and prioritized correctly. Provide direction to a team of cybersecurity specialist (e.g., Information Systems Security Managers and Officers) to improve business processes, accomplish strategic DOT missions, goals, and program objectives relating to cybersecurity compliance oversight for the Department, as well as verification and validation activities relating to the implementation of the Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA); provides leadership in the oversight, analysis, and management of Information Systems investments. In addition, the position manages and oversees the Office of the Secretary’s Information Systems Security compliance in a manner consistent with DOT missions, program objectives, and applicable laws, regulations, principles, and standards; and provides leadership to plan for, design, develop, and implement security processes, and security policies for systems under the DOT OST Authorizing Official’s purview to meet the objectives of the departmental policy, strategic plan, and reduction of costs. Serves as principal advisor to the ACIO/CISO on RMF and Federal Cybersecurity Compliance of all DOT information systems. Please apply through the Supv IT Specialist (Cybersecurity) OST.CIO.2023-0020 job posting if you are interested in this opportunity.
We are looking for an IT Specialist, Video Teleconferencing (VTC) Engineer who has experience in using various unified communications platforms and collaboration tools responsible for providing the design, build, configuration, and maintenance support for enterprise-wide video teleconferencing equipment. The position requires experience in the development and maintenance of detailed documentation for system configurations, user guidelines, and troubleshooting procedures to minimize downtime; ability to troubleshoot systems issues to determine root cause and permanently resolve problems; ability to ensure VTC systems meet organizational and industry security standards within a large enterprise environment; Skill in the collaboration and interaction with other IT Specialists, infrastructure engineers and IT teams by providing technical advice in the selection and implementation of the VTC systems to be used within the department; ability to prioritize deliverables from multiple team members and follow through in a timely manner; provide excellent communication and customer service skills in a diverse workplace to maintain cooperative relations and communications with management and staff. Please apply through the IT Specialist (Info Sec) OST.CIO-2023-0019 GS 12/13/14/15 job posting if you are interested in this opportunity.
You will serve as an advisor within the portfolio and governance team to assist with maturing the IT Enterprise Risk Management Program to integrate all required federal and Departmental risk management mandates. Additionally, this position will be a key project manager to support various projects within OCIO governance teams pertaining to portfolio management, IT audits, enterprise strategies and more. The successful candidate should have expertise in portfolio management, risk management, and implementation of enterprise programs which includes planning and managing multiple full life-cycle environmental related projects including; developing detailed project work plans; identifying schedules and budgets; developing marketing strategies; preparing and delivering formal and informal presentations; meeting project milestones and finalizing project close-out reports; Utilizing systems design tools, method, and techniques to analyze acquisition systems design (including web applications), business processes, and operations of an organization. Please apply through the IT Specialist (Info Sec) OST.CIO-2023-0019 GS 12/13/14/15 job posting if you are interested in this opportunity.
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of the Secretary (OST), Office of the Chief Information Officer (CIO), has paid internship job opportunities in the field of information technology. This internship is a great opportunity for students to gain practical experience in the field of IT and to learn about the different aspects of the industry on issues facing government. The Interns will work throughout the OCIO and support higher-level management in coordinating, facilitating, and implementing activities within the office to which they are assigned; and be exposed to and participate in activities, solutions, and challenges facing the Transportation Industry. The internship will be located at our DOT Headquarters Office in Washington, DC. Please apply through the PATHWAYS STUDENT INTERN (Information Technology) OST.CIO-2023-0045 job posting.
This position serves as the DOT Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) Information Collection Clearance Officer to oversee the DOT PRA program as an analyst and advisor on the development, coordination, oversight, evaluation, execution, and monitoring of the eGovernment Act, Clinger-Cohen Act, Privacy Act, Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), Government Paperwork Elimination Act (GPEA), Record Retention, Rehabilitation Act (IT accessibility) and electronic Government requirements within an IT environment. You will be responsible for analyzation of programs, providing advisory services and technical assistance to agencies to ensure policy compliance with information collection activities and reporting requirements to minimize costs and burden imposed on the public; leading and coordinating the activities of Information Collection Clearance Officers in the submission of all information collection requests to ensure that they meet the standards of established agency and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidelines for a paperwork reduction act program. . Please apply through the OST.CIO-2023-0046, Program Analyst (PRA), GS-343-14 job posting.