IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)

Responsible for advancing the work of ITAO by executing the audit/inspection plans approved by the DAIG/A in a manner consistent with applicable standards (e.g., GAGAS, CIGIE Blue Book) Present topics of a highly technical nature to a variety of audiences in the agency. Contributes to the audit planning of ITAO, consulting with the AIC or management to contribute to planning and conducting audits/inspections of USDA agencies. Contributes to the development and maintenance of the ITAO IT lab, as well as practice using the lab equipment to sharpen and develop IT skills Applies established IT performance metrics used in assessing the progress of agencies’ IT systems Identifies and targets systemic weaknesses in agency databases using Computer Assisted Audit Techniques and Tools (CAATTs), e.g. Designs CAATTs which perform these kinds of functions but are tailored to the requirements of particular auditing situations.