IT PROJECT MANAGER (INFOSEC)

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) is an independent office whose mission is to promote excellence, integrity, and accountability throughout the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In our dynamic environment, the OIG conducts investigations, audits, evaluations, and inspections to enhance program effectiveness and efficiency and to detect and prevent waste, fraud, and mismanagement in DHS programs and operations.

The position is located in the Projects Branch, Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), Office of the Inspector General (OIG), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). OCIO provides overall information and technology management, direction, and systems support to the OIG and is responsible for formulating and implementing proactive and comprehensive information technology (IT) support programs. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, networks, applications, and data through the planning, analysis, development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of cybersecurity programs, policies, procedures, standards, and technical solutions. Typical tasks include: Leading and managing multiple IT projects with integrated information security, overseeing resources and costs, applying technical expertise to resolve issues, advising teams, and communicating project status and security matters to stakeholders. Implementing security controls in IT projects, ensuring compliance with cybersecurity requirements, assessing and mitigating information security risks, and developing risk assessments for agency stakeholders throughout all phases of IT projects. Aligning IT project objectives with agency strategies, anticipating and planning for future security challenges, collaborating with stakeholders and partners, and making informed decisions on complex information security issues throughout project execution.