Senior Network and Security Engineer, CG-2210-14

This position is located in the Chief Information Officer Organization (CIOO), in the Network and Security Section (NSS) within the Infrastructure and Operations Services Branch (IOSB) of the FDIC. The incumbent designs, develops, configures, and tests enterprise-wide solutions for implementation throughout the FDIC, serves as a team leader and/or project manager as appropriate, and provides technical tier three support to the FDIC Operational areas.

Qualifications:

Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic, religious spiritual; community; student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.  Additional qualifications information can be found here. 

To qualify, applicants must have completed at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the grade 13 level or above in the Federal service.  Specialized experience is defined as experience: 1) Managing projects relating to the design, development, configuration, and implementation of enterprise-wide network and security solutions; 2) Leading network and security infrastructure endeavors (e.g. Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), cloud integration, capacity planning) as it relates to on-premise, cloud, and hybrid cloud infrastructures; and 3) Leading the evaluation of vendor proposals and recommending selection of hardware and software technologies.

You must have Information Technology (IT)-related experience which demonstrates proficiency in each of the following competencies:

• Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

• Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.

• Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

• Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

 For qualification determinations, your resume must contain the following for each work experience listed:

• Organization/Agency's Name
• Title
• Salary (series and grade, if applicable)
• Start and end dates (including the month and year)
• Number of hours you worked per week
• Relevant experience that supports your response to the specialized experience that is stated in the job announcement

If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.

NOTE: Please indicate how you meet the specialized experience under each applicable position. Do not copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications.

Applicants eligible for ICTAP (Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program) must achieve a score of 80 or higher in the online assessment to be determined “well qualified” for this position. For more information, click here.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the evaluation, design, selection, and implementation of on premise or cloud-based multi-vendor network and security solutions throughout the enterprise to include LAN, MAN, WAN, remote access, wireless, next generation firewalls, IDS/IPS, load balancing and application delivery, authentication, encryption, and orchestration.
• Direct and guide in the gathering of on premise or cloud-based hardware and software requirements for new initiatives, and evaluating and testing computer and software products to determine which products best meet the IT requirements of the Corporation and enhance the Corporation's information security posture.
• Analyze and recommend selection of hardware and software technologies and processes most suited to the requirements of the Corporation.
• Lead complex network and security infrastructure endeavors such as Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) to include encrypted DNS, microsegmentation, and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), cloud integration, capacity planning as it relates to on-premise, cloud, and hybrid cloud infrastructures, IPv6, and continuous improvement of the remote user experience.
• Ensure the rigorous application of information security, information assurance policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of all network services to safeguard the FDIC internal and external networks in support of the FDIC core business.
• Participate in establishing secure baseline configurations and security controls for network devices, firewalls, and related products.
• Provide Tier 3 support for data network and security issues, collaborates with operations in troubleshooting, service restoration, as well as problem management activities including root cause analysis, implementation of the final problem resolution, problem monitoring and reporting.

Salary : $158,305