This vacancy is for an Supv. IT Specialist INFOSEC (Direct Hire) position in the Department of Commerce located at the U.S. Census Bureau Headquarters in Suitland, Maryland. The Census Bureau is accessible from the Metro Rail Green Line - Suitland Station. This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Supv. IT Specialist INFOSEC (Direct Hire), 2210, 14, positions within the Census Bureau in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.

Duties

Manages the day-to-day activities of a team of cyber security specialists who monitor the USCB networks 24x7 and respond to incidents. Performs the Cybersecurity Operations Branch oversight activities to include project tracking schedules, risk registers, and risk and issue mitigation strategies for SOC and incident response activities. Uses data collected from a variety of cybersecurity defense tools to analyze events that occur within their environments for the purposes of identifying and mitigating cyber threats. Supervises and mentors’ civilian staff, setting goals for performance that align with the USCB and OCIO strategic vision and objectives.

Requirements

• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• U.S. Citizen
• Suitable for Federal employment.
• Registered for Selective Service if applicable. (www.sss.gov)
• Time-in-grade/band requirements must be met by closing date.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• A supervisory probationary period may be required.
• This is a NON-BARGAINING unit position.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience: For the GS-14, you must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 in the Federal service. Experience for this position includes: Experience in managing a 24x7 Security Operations Center (SOC) or equivalent incident response team, and Experience in using data collected from a variety of cybersecurity defense tools to analyze events that occur within their environments for the purposes of identifying and mitigating cyber threats. In addition to the above specialized experience, your resume must demonstrate one year of Information Technology (IT) related experience in the federal service or private or public sector demonstrating the following four competencies, as defined: 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. Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level. 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.

Contacts

• Address Chief Information Security Office 4600 Silver Hill Road Washington, DC 20233 US
• Name: Kyva Carroll
• Phone: 301-763-9744
• Email: [email protected]