Job description
As an Information Technology (Security) specialist with the NASA Office of Inspector General, Office of Audits (OA), you will conduct independent, objective audits, reviews, and other examinations of NASA and NASA contractor programs and projects to improve NASA IT systems operations. Duties described below are at the highest grade advertised. Duties assigned at lower grade levels will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of selected employee. Conducts IT security audits and evaluations of hardware and software applications, network and telecommunications infrastructure, operational practices, system development activities, and regulatory compliance. Develops approaches and contributes to objectives for short- and long-term audits of information technology systems, programs, and operations based on identified risks. Applies research and analytical methods to assess system security controls, identify vulnerabilities, and operational impacts Analyzes technical evidence and audit results, develops findings and corrective-action recommendations, and prepares oversight, policy analysis, and performance management reports to…
