IT Specialist 6 month Register-Direct Hire

WHAT IS Information Technology Division? A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions Position(s) are to be filled in the following area(s): IT - Consider each location carefully when applying. If you are selected for a location, that location will become your official post of duty. REVIEW THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BELOW FOR FURTHER DETAILS

The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. If this vacancy includes more than one grade and you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and receive training to help you grow in this position. Develops and implements new cloud concepts, security architectures, methodologies, standards, and operational procedures in IT security across cloud service providers (Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform (GCP)). Provides expert guidance to other IT professionals throughout the IRS, Treasury, and in other agencies regarding cloud modernization initiatives, enterprise security integration, and emerging technologies, to develop the overall program area and to identify mission related work and/or how it may impact other IT initiatives. Oversees and manages the identification, evaluation, and reporting of information security, data protection, insider threat, and enterprise risk management issues to ensure compliance with federal laws, regulatory requirements, executive orders, and government-wide cybersecurity standards while aligning with and supporting the overall enterprise risk posture. Reviews, evaluates, and analyzes IRS cloud security policies, standards, and procedures to ensure they are up-to-date, comply with applicable federal mandates, cybersecurity frameworks, regulations, agency strategic objectives, and other binding standards. Ensures policies remain current and effectively address evolving threats, operational risks, and user impacts. Serves as the expert technical advisor on agency-wide information security, and privacy programs and initiatives to comply with federally mandated security requirements, Zero Trust Architecture principles, and commonly accepted industry security best practices while advising on integrating IT programs with other business programs of equivalent complexity within the IRS.

Probationary Period - All newly appointed employees to the competitive (or excepted) service are subject to a probationary (or trial) period. During this time, your performance, conduct, and suitability for continued employment will be evaluated. You will not automatically convert to permanent status at the end of the probationary (or trial) period. Your supervisor must affirmatively determine that continued employment is in the best interest of the Federal service. If no certification is made before the probationary (or trial) period ends, your appointment will be terminated. You are encouraged to actively engage with your supervisor, seek feedback, and understand role expectations. Additional guidance and support will be provided during onboarding. Government Credit Card - Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel. Key Eligibility Requirements: U.S Citizenship - Must be a U.S. Citizen or National and provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. Selective Service Registration - Males born after December 31, 1959 are required to be registered with the Selective Service System or prove they are exempt from having to do so. Personal Identity Verification (PIV) - Must provide 2 forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. These documents must be unexpired original or certified copies. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS SHOWN IN QUALIFICATIONS OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SECTIONS