This position is located within the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC's), Office of Information and Technology Services and reports to the Information System Security Officer (ISSO). The incumbent serves as technical professional and IT Information Security Specialist with the responsibility for supporting the agency’s cybersecurity program.

Duties

This position is focused on cloud security operations, MS Azure security, CPSC’s cloud security planning and compliance. The incumbent is also expected to perform functions related to cybersecurity incident response and Assessment & Authorization (A&A).

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Background Investigation Required.

Qualifications

All applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-12) in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Experience reviewing proposed system requirements, design and architecture documents to identify potential security issues in agency cloud and on-prem environments, information systems, and applications; 2) experience in planning, implementation and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) of CASB/SASE or other cloud security solutions, to include; developing configuration management plans; leading IT infrastructure team to configure cloud tools and ensure compliance with configuration plans and industry best practices; 3) experience in cyber incident response process/lifecycle; and 4) knowledge of cloud-specific security principles and best practices (Federal information security policies, practices, and legal requirements including FISMA, RMF, NIST, and FedRAMP). In addition to the above specialized experience, applicants must also meet the IT-related proficiency level for all four of the 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. Evidence of the above specialized experience and IT-related proficiency must be supported by detailed documentation of duties performed in positions held.  Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience or based on job titles alone. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). 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. Applicants must meet the qualifications for this position by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There is no education substitution for specialized experience at this grade level.  All candidates must meet the specialized experience and IT-related proficiency level described in the Qualifications Section. 

Contacts

• Address CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Human Resources Management 4330 East West Highway Bethesda, Maryland 20814 United States
• Name: HR Specialist
• Phone: 301-504-7925
• Email: [email protected]