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-2024-0007 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 (Infosec) OST.DH-2024-0031  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 (Infosec) OST.DH-2024-0030  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 (Infosec) OST.DH-2024-0030  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 (Infosec) OST.DH-2024-0030  job posting if you are interested in this opportunity.

Positions Summary

This position is in the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) Office. The Deputy Chief Enterprise Architect will demonstrate a mastery of enterprise architecture concepts, methods, and practices; and project management methods and concepts sufficient to lead the evaluation of the agency’s mission, goals, plans, programs, and business processes to develop an enterprise architecture plan for the agency.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for managing, developing, and implementing enterprise architecture policies, processes, and procedures and serves as the viable authoritative source of information concerning enterprise architecture 
• Reviews and interprets the intent of existing guides and the formulation of new agency practices.  
• We are seeking a Senior level expert who will be responsible for Enterprise Architecture (ENTARCH) functions: work that involves the analysis, planning, design, implementation, documentation, assessment, and management of the enterprise structural framework to align IT strategy, plans, and systems with the mission, goals, structure, and processes of the organization
• Utilizes their familiarity with IT security theories and concepts, practices, and emerging issues; and project management methods and concepts sufficient to plan, develop, and coordinate agency-level information security programs and strategies, 
• Formulate the agency workforce security training program or security audit program; and formulate agency-level IT security program initiatives in response to critical IT security issues, and sufficient to plan and coordinate agencywide implementation of Governmentwide IT security defense strategies to ensure protection of the IT infrastructure. (INFOSEC)

Preferred Experience

• Senior-level experience leading environments with increased technical and business complexity.  
• Knowledge related to enterprise cloud solutions and strategies to support the department’s growing use of cloud-based solutions, 
• Mid-level experience with Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) offerings, Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) offerings, and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) offerings.
• Amazon Webservices (AWS) Certified, Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DODAF), Microsoft Certified, ITIL, The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF), Zachman Architectural Framework
• Strong leadership skills, critical thinking skills, problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration with an ability to build strong partnership with others

Please apply through the IT Specialist (Infosec) OST.DH-2024-0030  job posting if you are interested in this opportunity.

Positions Summary

This position is located in the U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), Office of the Secretary of Transportation (OST), and reports to the Web Supervisor. The Information Technology (IT) Web Analyst and Designer and is responsible for designing and managing web projects between the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) and Departmental Operating Administrations (OAs), participates and supports agency-wide web initiatives, collaborates with Operating Administration (OAs) on web requests, tracking of Departmental web sites, executes web governance, and provides excellent customer service. The Web IT Specialist is responsible for overseeing web design and development and enhancement projects for the Department, working groups and other partners and the overall visual, informational, functional, and interactive design of the Departmental intranet/internet websites.

Essential Functions

• The Web Designer provides team leadership for web projects, strategic planning, and evaluation for Department Internet/intranet sites. Leads web design efforts with emphasis on the technical interactivity, functionality, user experience (UX) and usefulness of Departmental Internet/intranet sites and participates in the web development process to ensure the end product aligns with the design.
• The Web Analyst/Designer analyzes, develops and defines design requirements in accordance with IT and business needs for DOT Internet/intranet websites and related projects; consults with project stakeholders; develops preliminary and final project designs; troubleshoots and resolves technical problems with the design and delivery; and makes improvements where practical.
• Develops and maintains a variety of design products, including but not limited to wireframes, mockups, iconography, graphics, layout and navigational buttons, color schemes and typography, interactive presentations, video/multimedia, templates, and web standards and style guides. Additionally, they follow policies affecting websites and federal mandates.
• The Web Analyst/Designer promotes the use of DOT and federal web standards to ensure that all pages and elements present a uniform look; creates, manages, and modifies content for DOT websites and new media; and provides recommendations for content that is out of date, noncompliant, or inaccurate. 
• Additionally, the IT Specialist applies current web design techniques, knowledge and expertise in design and authoring software, including but not limited to Adobe Creative Suite to manage and improve the look and feel of DOT websites. 
• Ability to multi-task several, high priority work streams and deliver on time for Departmental customers. Demonstrates superb customer service and communications to clients and implements project management methodology in everyday work.
• Consults with leadership to identify DOT priorities for web product design and development and opportunities to improve the Department’s performance of this function. Provides guidance to management in pursuing innovative solutions to website design and content management and web applications development.

Preferred Experience

• The ideal candidate will have Mid-level Project Management experience
• Mid-level years of web/graphic design experience
• Mid-level Adobe Creative Suite experience (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Education: Preferred but not required Bachelor’s degree in Web Design/Digital Media/creative field OR mid-level years of professional hand-on experience
• Project Management Training/Certification preferred
• Web Design Certification or Certified Web Professional preferred

 Please apply through the IT Specialist (Infosec) OST.DH-2024-0030 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 Secretary (OST), Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), Infrastructure and Operations (I&O).  The Infrastructure and Operations (I&O) office integrates innovative IT services into comprehensive solutions to enable secure effective business operations for 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, Project and Configuration Management, Business Process Re-engineering; Service Desk and Network infrastructure services, Network Engineering, incorporating new and maintaining existing information technology capabilities for the COE.

Essential Functions

This position supports the mission of the DOT Server Engineering Team:

• Performs server administration (operating & maintaining), provides support, implementation, and design services for Microsoft Active Directory and Windows-based systems across the enterprise, including directory and identity management solutions.  
• The AD Engineer will create and maintain system documentation for domain technologies, including installation, configuration, and appropriate troubleshooting steps.
• Server Administration – Responsible for server operating systems (Microsoft Windows & Linux,), systems management software, file servers, server services (e.g., Microsoft Distributed File System (DFS)), multifactor authentication systems (Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card, tokens, etc.), certificate services, and domain services (e.g., Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, PKI, etc.), MS365 integrated application services and system security services.  
• Ensures the proper creation of user accounts and maintains configuration management control records and access of data storage, space allocation, and device usage for authorized users of DoT information systems. 
• Administers systems in accordance with Dept. of Transportation guidance and policies. Work involves a complex information technology (IT) network environment involving Active Directory, and Active Directory Federated Services (ADFS), single sign-on (SSO) authentication measures, Internet, as well as wireless data, voice, and video networks in support of DOT operations. 
• Systems Integration - Serves as a subject-matter authority in the operations and configuration of operating systems (e.g., Microsoft Windows & Linux), IT products, and their effect or utility in the wider network, Storage Area Network (SANs), backups, restoral, virtual servers, as well as other designated systems on the network. 
• Implements new software solutions as required by the DOT. The core infrastructure technology duties include enterprise Microsoft Active Directory and Windows file services architecture creation and management, global system security and policy configuration.  
• Information Security - Works closely with assigned cyber security (CS) personnel to ensure timely implementation of all approved security updates/patches. May serve as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) as needed on various projects
• Administers the implementation and maintenance of information assurance policies, procedures, and tools to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of DoT systems, networks and data. 

Preferred Experience 

• Mid-level knowledge of Active Directory (AD) both in Azure and on premise, Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS), Certificate Authorities (CA), general certificate technologies and capabilities, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) architecture, multifactor authentication (MFA) enforcement through smart card logon (i.e. – Personal identification Verification (PIV) card).
• Mid-level knowledge of Command Prompt (CMD) Shell, PowerShell, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7/8/9, Microsoft Server platforms, ESXi/VSphere, and Hyper-V.
• Senior knowledge of server hardware, operating system software, web server software, database management software, and their interactions in an Enterprise environment to develop solutions to problems in existing application systems; and to determine the source of system failures to produce optimal computing environment.
• Knowledge of cloud systems, platforms, and software and their application towards solving specific, highly technical IT requirements and solutions. 
• Education:  B.S. in Information Technology, or equivalent senior years of IT Operations experience
• Preferred Trainings/Certifications: ITIL Training
• Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate

Please apply through the IT Specialist (Infosec) OST.DH-2024-0030  job posting if you are interested in this opportunity.