This position is in the Information Resources Division, Office of the Chief Information Officer (CIO), PHMSA/DOT. This Office provides oversight and manages the information resource management (IRM) systems and its applications throughout PHMSA and its regional field offices. You will work under the PHMSA Information Systems Security Manager as an IT Cybersecurity Specialist, responsible for development of policies and guidance for the PHMSA Information Assurance and Cybersecurity program.

Duties

The IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC)'s duties include:

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen & meet specialized experience to qualify
• Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date
• Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.
• Direct Hire Authority will be used to fill this position

Qualifications

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience requirements for the grade at which you are requesting consideration.To qualify for the Grade 12, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-11 it must include: Experience with IT security systems implementation and maintenance that are applied to applications and assessing the security effectiveness of installed systems based on analysis of reported security problems. Experience troubleshooting security threats and vulnerabilities incidents and ability to recommend solutions for the problems. Experience planning, designing, developing, and implementing security processes, policies, and systems to meet the objectives of the agency’s policies, principle, regulation and strategic plan. To qualify for the Grade 13, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-12, it must include: Experience managing and/or administering an IT Security Program for an organization. Experience and training in performing system security assessments, identifying security deficiencies and recommending cost-effective security controls. Experience managing and/or leading workers performing cybersecurity work (i.e., Incident Management and Remediation, Risk Management, Security Assessments and Authorizations, Training, etc.). KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 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. For all types of consideration, 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, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.  You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link:  https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Contacts

• Address DOT, PIPELINE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SAFETY ADMIN Submit Application and Documents Online 1200 New Jersey Ave SE / HAHR - 50 Washington, District of Columbia 20590 United States
• Name: [email protected]
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]