This announcement is issued under the Direct Hire Authority (DHA) to recruit for positions for which there is a critical hiring need. Selectee(s) will receive a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service and may be required to serve a one-year probationary period. Who May Be Considered: U.S. Citizens View common definitions of terms found in this announcement.

Duties

The primary purpose of the position is to serve as the Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC). Typical work assignments include: Performs assessments of systems and networks and identifies where those systems/networks deviate from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy. Measures effectiveness of defense-in-depth architecture against known vulnerabilities. Tests, implements, deploys, maintains, reviews, and administers the infrastructure hardware and software. Monitors network to actively remediate unauthorized activities. Perform security reviews, identify gaps in security architecture, and develop a security risk management plan. Collaborate with critical infrastructure owners, operators, IT security experts, and managers to support organizational cybersecurity objectives. Conduct cyber protective visits and strategic cyber risk assessments to prepare and protect critical cyber infrastructure assets. Participate in cybersecurity partnerships with and across critical infrastructure owners and operators and state, local, tribal and territorial government levels. Advises senior management on cost-benefit analysis of information security programs, policies, processes, systems, and elements.

Requirements

Qualifications

You qualify for the GS-13 or GS-14 grade level if you possess information technology related experience demonstrating each of the four required competencies: 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. In addition to the above requirement, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level (if applying for the GS-13) or one year of specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level (if applying for the GS-14) performing the following duties: Providing authoritative technical guidance and oversight related to information systems security to include cybersecurity frameworks, controls and auditing requirements, Monitoring compliance of security programs designed to minimize system vulnerabilities by adhering to information systems security, regulations, protocols or security certification and accreditation requirements; and, Serving as a senior representative for complex, high-visibility information technology projects. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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. Qualifications Must Be Met The qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

This position does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency 1616 N. Fort Myer Dr. CISA-FMD Stop 0380 Arlington, VA 20598-0380 US
• Name: Customer Care Center DEU HR
• Phone: 317-212-0454
• Email: [email protected]