This vacancy is for an IT Specialist (INFOSEC)- Direct Hire in the Office of the Secretary within the Department of Commerce.

Duties

As an IT Specialist (INFOSEC), you will perform the following duties: Responsible for tracking the implementation of Continuous Diagnostic and Mitigation (CDM) and Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) progress and implementation for the Department. Includes the integration of CDM solutions, tracking acquisition and license renewals and implementation of capabilities which satisfies the requirements of a ZTA outlined in OMB M-22-09. Briefing key stakeholders on results of assessments and assisting with the development of mitigation strategies as necessary and conducting authorized exchanges of security-related intelligence or information. Ensuring OCIO interests are coordinated across the U.S. Government by representing the Department and OCIO on working groups. Formulates proposals to change policy where the impact has been determined to be detrimental to organizational programs. Evaluates programmatic problems and recommends changes to existing procedures and workflow. Develops effective and efficient internal management controls and administrative processes to effectuate the resolution of problematic issues. Effectively plans, organizes and leads standing and ad hoc teams in efficient preparation, defense or review of program schedules, documentation, execution, or modification in all phases of assigned programs. This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other IT Specialist (INFOSEC)- Direct Hire GS-2210-14 14 positions within the Office of the Secretary in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.

Requirements

Qualifications

Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/ Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience need not have been in the federal government. 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. Basic Requirement: 1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. -AND- To qualify at the GS-14 Level: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: You must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: Experience providing technical advice, guidance, and/or instruction to users, managers, and/or programmers regarding Cybersecurity Architecture, in the areas of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), Trusted Internet Connection (TIC) and/or Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM); Experience conducting reviews and detailed analyses of a department's Cybersecurity Architecture; and, -Experience creating budget plans and budgetary requests.

Education

There is no positive education requirement for this position.

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Contacts

• Address Office of the Secretary 1401 Constitution Ave NW Washington, DC 20230 US
• Name: Yoscheanea Green
• Email: [email protected]