Security Operations Center (SOC) Director (Cybersecurity)

The Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) serves as the IT hub of the U.S. Department of Labor. We develop, maintain and protect IT solutions and data across our 27 agencies to enable mission outcomes through technology and service. OCIO continually enhances federal IT and digital capability with a focus on cybersecurity and customer experience to serve America's wage earners, job seekers and retirees. You must meet the Basic Requirements and the Specialized Experience to qualify for the Security Operations Center (SOC) Director (Cybersecurity), as described below. Applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below: 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. AND Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-14 in the Federal Service. Specialized Experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform the duties of the position successfully, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Applicants must meet 2 of the 4 statements below to be found qualified. Qualifying specialized experience for GS-15 includes: Experience leading and managing diverse cybersecurity teams, including setting goals and performance standards, reviewing deliverables, providing coaching and career development, and ensuring adequate staffing to support mission-critical security functions. Experience managing enterprise-level cybersecurity operations, including activities such as continuous monitoring, alert triage, incident investigation, containment, eradication, recovery, or reporting in alignment with federal cybersecurity requirements. Experience overseeing enterprise threat, vulnerability, and security engineering programs such as threat intelligence integration, vulnerability scanning and remediation processes, the design, implementation, and maintenance of security technologies. Experience coordinating cybersecurity operations and reporting with federal partners. #J-18808-Ljbffr