This position is located in the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), Information Security Center (ISC), Information Technology Security Division, Access Management Branch in Washington, DC. Access Management Branch is responsible for provisioning/deprovisioning user access request, preventing and defending against unauthorized access to networks, system, and data directly or indirectly related to the Department's activities.

Duties

Responsible for the analysis and development of the integration, testing, operations, and maintenance of systems security. Assess adequate access controls based on principles of least privilege and need-to-know. Assist in identifying, prioritizing, and coordinating the protection of critical cyber defense infrastructure and key resources. Implement security measures to resolve vulnerabilities, mitigate risks, and recommend security changes to system or system components as needed. Assess and monitor cybersecurity related to system implementation and testing practices. Design and develop system administration and management functionality for privileged access users. Oversee installation, implementation, configuration, and support of system components.

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen or US National
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check
• Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
• Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify at https://www.e-verify.gov/

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. IT Competencies: Individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. 1. Attention to Detail-Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. Problem Solving-Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. -AND- Specialized Experience: At the GS-12: Qualifying experience for GS-12 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-11 which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, specialized experience is experience: Providing expert technical advice and guidance and recommendations to management and specialist on critical IT issues; Developing, implementing, and coordinating activities designed to ensure, protect, and restore IT systems, services, and capabilities. (Note: This experience must be demonstrated on your resume/supporting documents). 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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Education may not be substituted for specialized experience at this grade level.

Contacts

• Address Office of the Chief Information Officer 1400 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20250 US
• Name: Alice Adekunle
• Phone: 571-370-9775
• Email: [email protected]