Serves as an Information System Security Officer (ISSO)/Organizational Computer Security Official (OCSO) to the Office of the Chief Information Officer, Cybersecurity & Privacy Division. Provides cybersecurity expertise and guidance supporting multiple NASA corporate, research and engineering System Security Plan Owners. Ensures that the operational security posture is maintained for information systems in adherence with Federal and NASA requirements, guidelines and policies.

Duties

Function as the Information System Security Officer (ISSO)/Organizational Computer Security Official (OCSO) supporting NASA Information System Owners on Continuous Monitoring and Assessment and Authorization efforts. Perform the day-to-day cybersecurity activities of a NASA mission under a managed cybersecurity program. Independently analyze the access controls for automated systems and the methods of storing, copying, transmitting, and destroying data. Analyze and monitor the organization's compliance with Federal and NASA Cybersecurity standards, handbooks, and guidelines. Ensure the information systems boundaries prevent the unauthorized release of information and unauthorized communication. Ensure managed interfaces for boundary protection of information systems are employed, monitored, audited, and controlled at connection points. Report suspected or actual cybersecurity incidents immediately to the NASA Security Operations Center(SOC). Manage and coordinate the necessary resources and activities to support cyber security goals and objectives, thereby reducing overall organizational risk. Implement the Risk Management Framework, including leading self-assessment activities resulting in authorization decisions.

Requirements

• Position subject to pre-employment background security investigation
• Current Federal employees must meet qualifications, time in grade, and 90 days after competitive appointment requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
• If selected, you will be required to complete a financial disclosure statement

Qualifications

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. To qualify for GS-14, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level: Working risk-based approaches such as the NIST Risk Management Framework and their related process activities and documentation; Working collaboratively across functional lines and disciplines to reach a risk-based implementation approach to cybersecurity requirements; Providing expert cybersecurity technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to management and other technical specialists on critical security issues. AND IF you are qualifying based on experience, you MUST also have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below: 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. Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job.

Education

Contacts

• Address Johnson Space Center 2101 NASA Parkway Houston, TX 77058 US
• Name: NASA Shared Services Contact Center
• Phone: 1-877-677-2123
• Email: [email protected]