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Summary This position is located in the Division of Risk Management Supervision, Raleigh, NC Field Office of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and provides support in the area of Information Technology (IT) examinations and performs a variety of related technical, analytical, and advisory duties. Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill identical vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement. Responsibilities At the full performance level, major duties include: Performs IT examination and evaluation in support of cybersecurity functions that support the bank examination process. Utilizes expanded examination procedures, supplemental work programs, and FFIEC IT Examination Handbook methods for independent review and evaluation of financial institutions and service providers (entities). Applies knowledge of banking and regulatory environments in relation to cybersecurity, and data protection laws and regulations to anticipate, identify, evaluate, mitigate, and minimize risks associated with IT systems and architecture vulnerabilities. Applies knowledge of IT operations, related industry practices and regulatory guidance. Applies knowledge of industry standards regarding networking, how institutions systems are connected to external systems, and of current network technologies and topologies. Evaluates and assesses the infrastructure hardware and software used to manage network defenses. Documents examination findings and writes report comments to recommend and support appropriate URSIT ratings to the EIC. Communicates status of work assignments, problems, and possible delays regularly to the EIC so resource adjustments can be made to ensure the timely and efficient completion of IT Exams. Meets with entity management, board of directors and others to: make corrective action recommendations for deficiencies; provides support for ratings; inform management of potential enforcement actions; answer questions; and to collect management's response to corrective actions recommended in the Report of Examination. Requirements Conditions of Employment Completion Of Financial Disclosure May Be Required. Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) 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. To qualify for the CG-09, applicants must meet one of the following: 1) BY EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have completed at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the grade 07 level or above in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience providing IT support in safety and soundness or IT examinations at a financial institution; providing assistance with IT audits of security controls or policies of data centers or financial institutions; or providing assistance with administering information security programs or other key data center functions. You MUST have Information Technology (IT)-related experience which demonstrates proficiency in each of the following competencies with a minimum of 1 year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level: Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 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. 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. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. OR 2) BY EDUCATION: Applicant must possess a master's or equivalent graduate degree (such as an LL. B, or J.D., if related) or two full years of progressively higher level graduate education in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, technology management, or other related field. All academic degrees and coursework must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions. OR 3) BY COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess a COMBINATION of graduate level education beyond the 1st full year of graduate education, and specialized experience as described above, that together meet the qualification requirements for this position. All academic degrees and coursework must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions. To qualify for the CG-11, applicants must meet one of the following: 1) BY EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have completed at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the grade 09 level or above in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience conducting safety and soundness or IT examinations at a financial institution; OR serving as an auditor on IT audits of security controls or policies of data centers or financial institutions; OR administering information security programs or other key data center functions. You MUST have Information Technology (IT)-related experience which demonstrates proficiency in each of the following competencies with a minimum of 1 year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level: Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 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. 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. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. OR 2) BY EDUCATION: Ph. D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph. D. or equivalent doctoral degree. This education must include a undergraduate or graduate degree in one of the following majors: computer science, engineering, information science, informations systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more fields identified above and required the development of applications, systems, or networks. All academic degrees and coursework must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions. OR 3) BY A COMBINATION of EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have completed graduate level education as described above beyond the 2nd full year of graduate education, and specialized experience as described above, that together meet the qualification requirements for this position. All academic degrees and coursework must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions. 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. Education See requirements stated under QUALIFICATIONS. Additional Information Selectees(s) for this position will be required to report in person to an FDIC office or financial institution at their supervisor’s direction. If selected, you may be required to serve a probationary or trial period as applicable to appointment type. To read about your rights and responsibilities as an applicant for Federal employment, click here.