Information Technology Analyst

Do you want to make an impact? The United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General (USPS OIG) is seeking a highly qualified applicant to fill our Information Technology Analyst position within the Office of Audit's Cybersecurity & Technology Directorate.

This opportunity is located in:

• Dallas, TX
• Denver, CO
• Woburn, MA

Bring your skills and voice to our team!

About the Position:

The Information Technology Analyst provides expert level advice in the area of information technology to the audit team. Serves as a technical security assessor providing authoritative advice and guidance. Applies a wide range of information technology and cybersecurity concepts, laws, policies, practices, analytical, and diagnostic methods and techniques to address substantive technical issues or problems characterized by complex, controversial, and/or sensitive matters that contain several inter-related issues.

A successful candidate will have relevant experience in:

• Analyzing technology requirements Office of Audit and developing specifications for new or modified systems.
• Participating in multiple audit projects and programs simultaneously.
• Continuously improving skills and knowledge to become a subject matter expert in multiple information technology and cybersecurity areas.
• Providing information technology guidance and training to auditors.
• Planning and coordinating the design, development, testing, installation, and support of new and modified systems specifically used by the Office of Audit for performing technical security assessments, including hardware and software.
• Evaluating agency programs and operations for compliance and adherence to regulations and adequacy of internal controls over operation.
• Performing complex security assessments such as vulnerability assessments, secure code reviews, web security testing, penetration testing and determining compliance with internal standards, laws and regulations, and industry best practices such as NIST standards.
• Performing individually and as a member of an audit team, including continuing responsibility for a specific component of a project.
• Performing assignments requiring the application of fundamental principles, concepts, techniques, and guidelines in the area of auditing or audit evaluation.
• Leading technical aspects of complex information systems audits of the United States Postal Service, including the data collection efforts needed to develop conclusions and recommendations.
• Making recommendations for corrective actions and writing audit working papers and reports utilizing Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards.

Professional Experience Requirement:

• Degree in information security, information assurance, computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, networking; or related field such as auditing, program management, or information management. (must submit transcripts from an accredited college or university)

OR

• Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in information technology, programming, or cybersecurity, e.g., 15 semester hours (must submit transcripts from an accredited college or university)

AND

• At least five (3) years of experience in Performance Auditing or performing technical audits, evaluations, or assessments, or an equivalent combination of performance auditing experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional information technology or cybersecurity knowledge. The applicant's background must also include one of the following:
• Certificate as an Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), IT Project Management Professional (PMP), Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or similar certification;

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