DOT IT and Cybersecurity Job Opportunities

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.

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 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.

Position Summary:

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. The lead 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. Additionally, they will steward the Department’s enterprise data inventory and assist in its maintenance.  

Essential Functions:

• Conduct interviews with client stakeholders to assess current metadata management and data governance capabilities and refine use cases associated with metadata management, taxonomy, and ontology development and then translate these use cases into requirements to communicate to the technical implementation team. 
• Assist in the development and integration of architecture to guide the integration of structured and unstructured data assets, licensing agreements, codes, and models to enable and automate the import, augmentation, and synchronization of use case implementation. 
• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to evaluate existing data dictionaries, business glossaries, and taxonomies to determine the existence of metadata gaps, alignment with controlled vocabularies, and potential contribution to increase usability, reliability, and search/discoverability of data assets. 
• Provide guidance in setting the relevant workflows, roles, views, audit reports, and other execution and monitoring concepts to support data governance initiatives. 
• Provide guidance in developing cross-community collaboration for managing and governing assets. 
• Help define data quality metrics and develop a phased implementation and rollout plan to guide scaled implementation and future releases. 
• Support development of the presentations to various client stakeholders. 
• Collect and analyze documentation to include organizational structures, design documentation, use cases, data governance charters, data stewardship models, data standards, and established data policies processes, and procedures. 

Preferred experience 

• Senior years of experience in the data field that resulted in a high level of data literacy and an in-depth understanding of the people, processes, technology, and procedures associated with effective data governance strategies and metadata management and analyses. 
• Experience implementing an enterprise metadata management program delivering enterprise metadata and/or content management solutions 
• Hands-on experience with Federal data policies, processes, and standards. 
• DAMA DMBOK, CMMI DMM, EDM Council DCAM, or similar certifications
• Experience with data architecture, quality, management, security, compliance and/or software tools used to develop and implement data governance policy and procedures. 
• Experience leading working groups to include the use of strong communication, organization, and delegation tools, setting project strategy and prioritization, project change management, and monitoring progress towards project goals. 
• Experience collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to develop customer requirements, methods, and timelines for completing tasks, identifying obstacles and reaching consensus on potential solutions, and managing stakeholder expectations. 
• Experience communicating multifaceted, technically detailed, action plans and solutions, preparing and presenting project progress and outcomes. 
• Experience thinking strategically, understanding and interpreting business processes, recognizing and addressing issues and structural problems within data, and identifying potential barriers to effective data interpretation and analyses. 

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.

PLEASE NOTE:  This is an open continuous, full-time federal position. If selected, applicants will be required to clear a background check.

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.

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.

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.

Job Summary

This position is located in the Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of the Secretary (OST), Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), Office of the Associate Chief Information Officer (ACIO) for Cybersecurity and Information Protection and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and supports the Engineering and Architecture branch under the Cybersecurity Engineering and Architecture Lead.  This is a full-time position with on-site work requirements located at the U.S. DOT headquarters in Washington, DC.  

Job Description

• The Network Security Engineer will work hand-in-hand with the network team to implement good security practices on network devices in a Zero Trust Architecture environment
• The Engineer will help guide and fix security holes, on varying network devices like the firewall, switches, routers, Web application firewall (WAF)’s, and load balancers. 
• Implement a global WAF rule set to be applied on-prem, in cloud, and SaaS.  F5, Palo, Akamai, Azure, AWS
• Integrate web scanners with Web Application Firewalls (WAFs). Supports Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) including URL filtering which is currently not in-place
• The Network Security Engineer will close or shrink in-bound Firewall rules allowing too many open ports and devices into the demilitarized zone (DMZ), as well as disallow bad ciphers during Transport Layer Security TLS handshakes
• Use Security enterprises to decrypt traffic, inspect the decrypted content for threats, and then re-encrypt the traffic before it enters or leaves the network
• Assist with wired Network Access Control (NAC) functions (certificate-based authenticate for devices on network) 
• Evaluate which IPS/IDS rules to turn on from vendor (Palo, Cisco SourceFire, Corelight/Zeek)
• Break apart flat VLANs, setup-private VLANS (e.g. Turnstile/Camara system VLAN) (Layer 2 security)
• Evaluate network based CRQ’s, external DNS requests, NAC-exemptions, wildcard certificates

Preferred Experience

• Senior level Cybersecurity experience with Zero Trust Architecture ZTA experience
• Ability to fix Firewall rules to include application, so they become full layer-7 rules.
• Having the ability to write custom Intrusion Detection System (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) rules, evaluate alerts that are firing to disable noisy and unnecessary rules, work with the Security Operations Center (SOC) to triage
• Experience as a technical advisor maintaining external facing network security posture (External Domain Name System DNS, FW-Rules, Binding Operational Directive - BOD 18-01)
• Experience in cybersecurity engineering for network related architectures
• Certification in cloud technology engineering, firewalls, networking equipment, IDS/IPS.

Please apply through the  IT Specialist (Cybersecurity) OST.CIO-2023-0024  job posting if you are interested in this opportunity.

Job Summary

This position is in the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) Office of Infrastructure & Operations (I&O). The Office of Infrastructure and Operations integrates innovative IT services into comprehensive solutions to enable secure effective business operations for the DOT and provide direct services to DOT customers. This is a  full-time position with on-site work requirements located at the U.S. DOT headquarters in Washington, DC.  

Essential Functions

• The incumbent serves as an expert advisor to senior DOT and government officials and provides oversight for all facets of M365 services to include:  M365 architecture; standards; network connections to the M365 environment; M365 services; 
• Manages the Mail, Collaboration, Power Platform and other M365 teams under I&O.  Managing of these teams includes providing oversight for COE services including Email, SharePoint, One Drive, Teams, the Power Platform tool suite, Purview, and others.
• Performs all supervisory authorities for staff under the position’s purview, including identify and achieving program goals and objectives; communicating assignments, milestones, and deadlines; solving work problems. 
• Evaluate work performance of subordinates; give advice and counsel or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters; providing information. 
• Interview candidates for positions in the unit; recommend appointment, promotion, or reassignment to such positions; hear and resolve complaints from employees, referring group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to a higher-level supervisor or manager; Effect minor disciplinary measures.
• Develop standard operating procedures SOP and manages both government and contract IT Staff in the development, installation, configuration, securing/hardening, testing, maintenance, patching, upgrading, and troubleshooting activities associated with the I&O Common Operating environment.
• Plan and establish the work schedules, deadlines, and standards for acceptable work.
• Ensures training and development needs of the employees are met. 
• Periodically reviews job descriptions of subordinates for currency and accuracy.
• Advises the Deputy Director of issues/potential issues that could negatively impact the Department

Preferred experience 

• Senior level understanding of the Microsoft M365 platform, tools, and capabilities
• Proven, senior level demonstratable experience designing and implementing scaled production software solutions
• Experience in customer facing technical roles that assess customer requirements and define solutions based on those requirements
• Experience in technical design and specification creation
• Experience in managing technical delivery with demonstrated experience in cross team solution design and implementation
• Experience in supervising staff and leading teams.

Please apply through the IT Specialist (SUPV) (Info Sec) OST.DH-2023-0031  job posting if you are interested in this opportunity.

Job Summary/objective

This position is in the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) Office of Infrastructure & Operations (I&O) and reports to the Associate CIO for Infrastructure and Operations. The Office of Infrastructure and Operations integrates innovative IT services into comprehensive solutions to enable secure effective business operations for the DOT and provide direct services to DOT customers. This is a full-time position with on-site work requirements located at the U.S. DOT headquarters in Washington, DC.  

Essential Functions

• As a leader or principal analyst, leads and coordinates the efforts of other IT Specialists and contractors in solving complex and far-reaching technical architecture issues and problems for a wide range of systems, applications and customers.
• The Senior Technical Architect will direct, lead, and supervise seasoned senior and junior federal technology architects, solution architects, specialists/professionals and is the federal lead for contract staff and specialists supporting I&O technical architecture.  
• Looking for a true Enterprise technology expert. Someone who has in-depth knowledge and experience with real enterprise level networking, servers/hosting, Cloud, datacenter, telephony, enterprise IT monitoring, with experience planning and road mapping technologies.
• This position is responsible for directing, leading, and prioritizing assignments to ensure technologies are selected and deployed within OCIO I&O, servicing approximately 14k users
• Technologies include, but not limited to, CISCO, Palo Alto, MS Windows, Linux, SolarWinds, SCCM, ServiceNow, Apple, AT&T MTIPS, TIC 3.0, NetBond, AWS, Checkpoint, Cormant, Dell EMC, Oracle, Plixer, PolyComm, Quest, Ribbon, T-Metrics, Varonis, Entrust, Infoblox, Keysight, Micro Focus, NetApp, Netrounds, Verizon, M365, Kiteworks, and Whatsup Gold.
• Responsible for developing short and long-term roadmaps for single technologies and entire technology stacks from end to end. 
• Plan for long-range staffing needs and establish the work schedules, deadlines, and standards for acceptable work.
• Responsible for communicating complex and non-complex IT issues clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Interviews candidates for positions and makes selection. 
• Advises the DOT leadership of issues/potential issues that could negatively impact the Department.

Preferred experience 

• Strong leadership skills, critical thinking skills, problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration with an ability to build strong partnership with others 
• This position requires the incumbent to have demonstrated technical architecture abilities and oversight to 
• Proven, demonstratable experience designing and implementing scaled production software solutions
• Senior level experience in technical design and specification creation for a large scale enterprise environment
• Senior level experience in customer facing technical roles that assess customer requirements and define solutions based on those requirements
• Senior level experience in managing technical delivery with demonstrated experience in cross team solution design and implementation
• Experience in supervising staff and leading teams.

Please apply through the IT Specialist (SUPV) (Info Sec) OST.DH-2023-0031  job posting if you are interested in this opportunity.

Position Summary

This position is located in the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), Applications and Digital Solutions organization located in Washington, DC.  Serves as a member of the Cloud Engineering Team for the US Dept of Transportation. Candidate will be a member of the team migrating applications to a cloud environment to meet the business requirements in support of the DOT’s requirements, ensuring applications are functional, secure and defect free.

Job Description

• The MS Power Platform Developer will be a member of the team migrating applications to a cloud environment to meet the business requirements in support of the Dept of Transportation’s requirements, ensuring applications are functional, secure and defect free
• You will be responsible for providing excellence in problem solving, customer service, diagnosis, replication, troubleshooting, and resolution of complicated and critical issues
• The focus of this position is to provide technical service and functional knowledge to ultimately drive customer success
• The main role of the MS Power Platform Developer is to resolve highly complex techno-functional problems
• Develops complex queries and reports, manages content and operations of data repositories and systems
• You will use MS Power BI to create automated, interactive reports with visual analytics that aid our team get easier access to data and make decisions based on precise analytics

Preferred Experience

• Experience creating LC/NC software development using power apps
• Experience creating automated interactive reports within MS Power BI and Power Automate
• Experience transferring data from legacy applications to applications refactored using MS Power Platform
• Experience migrating application to a cloud-based environment
• CompTIA Security+ Certification
• Experience with Azure DevOps

 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.

Position Summary

This position is in the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) Office of Infrastructure & Operations (I&O) and reports to the Associate CIO for Infrastructure and Operations. The Office of Infrastructure and Operations integrates innovative IT services into comprehensive solutions to enable secure effective business operations for the DOT and provide direct services to DOT customers. The office is responsible for the IT strategic planning; business and mission services, computer services, IT security, program and project management, business process re-engineering; service desk, configuration management, server engineering, network engineering, incorporating new and maintaining existing information technology capabilities for the COE.

Essential Functions

• As a leader or principal analyst, leads and coordinates the efforts of other IT Specialists and contractors in solving complex and far-reaching technical architecture issues and problems for a wide range of systems, applications, and customers.
• The Solution Architects fortify COE (Centers of Excellence) functional areas, and the responsibility of this position is to bring technical industry best practices to bare in the COE environment. 
• We are seeking an expert who has in-depth knowledge and experience with real enterprise level networking, servers/hosting, Cloud, datacenter, telephony, enterprise IT monitoring, with experience planning and road mapping technologies.
• Technologies include, but not limited to, CISCO, Palo Alto, MS Windows, Linux, SolarWinds, SCCM, ServiceNow, Apple, AT&T MTIPS, TIC 3.0, NetBond, AWS, Checkpoint, Cormant, Dell EMC, Oracle, Plixer, PolyComm, Quest, Ribbon, T-Metrics, Varonis, Entrust, Infoblox, Keysight, Micro Focus, NetApp, Netrounds, Verizon, M365, Kiteworks, and Whatsup Gold.
• Responsible for developing short and long-term roadmaps for single technologies and entire technology stacks from end to end. 
• Develop, implement, and ensure compliance with plans, policies, standards, infrastructures, and architectures that establish the framework for the management of all IT programs.
• Analyze, plan, design, document, assess and manage the IT enterprise structural framework to align enterprise systems with the mission, goals and processes of the user organizations.
• Formulate, plan, implement, manage, track and evaluate large scale and extremely complex IT enterprise solution architecture projects and their associated requirements and risks
• Responsible for communicating complex and non-complex IT issues clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences.  

Preferred Experience

• Senior level experience in customer facing technical roles that assess customer requirements and define solutions based on those requirements
• Mid-level experience in technical design and specification creation for a large-scale enterprise environment
• Senior level experience in managing technical delivery with demonstrated experience in cross team solution design and implementation
• Strong leadership skills, critical thinking skills, problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration with an ability to build strong partnership with others
• Proven, demonstratable experience designing and implementing scaled production software solutions

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.