Security Architect,

Summary This position is located in the Chief Information Officer Organization (CIOO), Office of the Chief Information Security Officer (OCISO) at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and provides support developing, analyzing, and implementing IT Security architecture and security engineering initiatives. Note : Salary range has been corrected on 10 / 30 / 2025 to reflect the pay cap of $255,00 per annum. Responsibilities Develop and maintain standards, principles, reference models, enterprise security architecture, security capability reviews, hardening guides, security configurations, and frameworks that support Information Technology (IT) security architecture and security engineering. Apply enterprise security architecture strategy in developing the target and vision for security architecture to effectively protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of FDIC data. Apply Security Engineering principles to ensure alignment with industry best practices, compliance and relevant regulations, and effective against evolving security threats. Assess technology and IT industry security direction to determine if program changes are needed. Provide highly specialized technical advice concerning security implementation within all FDIC Information Technology solutions. Requirements Conditions of Employment Completion of Financial Disclosure may be required. Background Investigation (BI) required. 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. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : (CG-14) Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the CG-13 level in the Federal service which includes experience managing the development and maintenance of IT and cybersecurity initiatives, products or programs; and providing secure architecture and security engineering advisory services, in accordance with regulatory and statutory requirements. In addition to meeting the specialized experience, applicants must also demonstrate the following IT related competencies : 1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Applicants must have met the qualification requirements (including selective placement factors – if any) for this position within 30 calendar days of the closing date of this announcement. 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. Education There is no substitution of education for the experience for this position. Additional Information If selected, you may be required to serve a probationary or trial period as applicable to appointment type. During the probationary or trial period, you will be evaluated for fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider : your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Salary reflects a pay cap for this position of $255,000. 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