Deputy Director IT (Audit) - Technology Operations Directorate (Multiple Location Options)

Do you want to make an impact? The United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General (USPS OIG) is seeking a highly qualified applicant to fill our Deputy Director IT (Audit) position within the Office of Audit's Technology Operations Directorate.

This opportunity is located in:

• Arlington, Virginia
• Bethesda, Maryland
• Dallas, Texas
• Denver, Colorado
• Woburn, Massachusetts

Bring your skills and voice to our team!

About the Technology Operations Directorate:

The Technology Operations team conducts various types of audits and evaluations of the Postal Service's cybersecurity and technology processes, tools, and operations. Our directorate helps to reduce the risk of fraud, inappropriate disclosure of sensitive data, and disruption of critical postal operations and services by assessing whether USPS information resources provide the highest level of security, reliability, and value expected by USPS customers.

To learn more, visit: Office of Audit | About Us

About the Position:

The Deputy Director IT is responsible for directing, coordinating, planning, and performing sensitive and complex cybersecurity and technology related inspections and evaluations concerning USPS's overall information security program and related cybersecurity and technology programs in support of the OIG mission. As a technical authority, the employee provides expert level advice and guidance on advanced information technology topics to include planning, performing, and reporting on cybersecurity and technology related inspections and evaluations, reviews, and special projects performed by the Office of Audit.

As a successful candidate, you will have relevant experience in and be responsible for:

• Overseeing a team responsible for the overall management, control, coordination, and execution of assigned projects. As the project team leader, implementing agency decisions, guidance, laws, regulations, and policy in the development of Information technology related audit projects.
• Functioning as a recognized technical/professional expert regarding information technology and cybersecurity. Leading technical aspects of complex information systems audits of the United States Postal Service (or similar organization), including the data collection efforts needed to develop conclusions and recommendations.
• Leading and executing advanced cybersecurity testing initiatives, including vulnerability assessments and penetration testing, aligned with federal cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, FISMA).
• Designing and implementing automated testing protocols for evaluating the security posture of enterprise IT systems, including cloud-based and hybrid environments.
• Conducting hands-on technical assessments of network infrastructure, endpoint security, and application controls to identify systemic weaknesses and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Utilizing tools such as Nessus, Metasploit, Wireshark, and custom scripts to simulate threat actor behavior and assess system resilience.
• Interpreting and synthesizing test results into actionable audit findings, briefing senior leadership and stakeholders on technical risks and remediation priorities.
• Integrating technical testing outcomes into broader audit strategies to ensure comprehensive evaluation of USPS (or similar agency) information systems and cybersecurity programs.
• Evaluating agency programs and operations for compliance and adherence to regulations and adequacy of internal controls over operation. Ensuring the rigorous application of information security/information assurance policies, principles, and practices to the delivery of application software services.
• Providing authoritative advisory service and/or developing authoritative policy interpretations for matters related to information technology audits and operations and related data analytics.
• Actively participating in key decision-making sessions conducted by audit executives and having input into decisions affecting programs outside the employee's purview.
• Providing guidance to teams on unusually complex or difficult problems encountered during assignments. As necessary, attending offsite visits to furnish advice and guidance on unique or highly complex cybersecurity and technology projects.
• Leading assignments requiring the application of advanced information technology principles, concepts, techniques, and guidelines in the area of auditing or audit evaluation.
• Counseling and guiding subordinates to ensure that the approved audit objectives and schedules are met, and that adequate practical coverage is achieved.
• Participating in or leading meetings with OIG and USPS (or similar organizations) officials to communicate results of work.
• Reviewing agency use of emerging technology and its implementation and recommending potential audit areas.
• Coordinating and developing assessment methodologies for cybersecurity and technology related policies and procedures, in accordance with the Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) and other relevant policies and directives.
• Developing and coordinating action plans and Rules of Engagement procedures with the US Postal Service (or similar organization) Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Chief Information Security Office(CISO).

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