IT Specialist - Information Systems Security Auditor - Direct Hire

Positions under this announcement are being filled using a Direct Hire Authority (DHA), open to all U.S. citizens. Selections made under this bulletin will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Current civil service employees would be given new appointments to the civil service. Under the provisions of the DHA, veteran's preference in selection does not apply.The incumbent plans, conducts, and reports on audits, and evaluations of the agency's IT systems to identify weaknesses, assess compliance with policies and regulations, and recommend improvements to strengthen security and reduce risk.Serves as an information systems security auditor. At the full performance level, auditors perform audits, in accordance with government auditing standards, to evaluate the:1. Reliability and accessibility of SSA’s information systems;2. Agency’s systems security contingency plans and disaster recovery procedures;3. Design of SSA’s network and systems to ensure implementation of appropriate systems security policies;4. Effectiveness of SSA’s controls to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data; and5. Effectiveness of SSA’s information security programs, including vulnerability management, incident response, and security awareness.