NIST works with industry and science to advance innovation and improve quality of life. We're looking for a IT Specialist (Security) to join our team! This notice is issued under direct-hire authority to recruit new talent to occupations for which NIST has a severe shortage of candidates.

Duties

Position will serve as the IT security officer for division. Individual will provide direct support for the installation, repair, troubleshooting, and maintenance of all IT equipment for the division. Individual will perform property management activities to include lifecycle refresh, excess of hardware, and asset accountability. Individual will interpret guidance, policies, procedures, and other information to provide recommendations and guidance to leadership regarding current and future projects, security reviews, and contracts. Perform duties as IT security officer for the emergency Services office and the Office of Facilities and Property Management conducting vulnerability scans, remediations, and completing system accreditation tasks. Position will serve as the primary system administrator, responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of security systems. Perform management of Active Directory and Group policy, workstation and server configuration, system deployment, troubleshooting and problem solving of network, hardware, and software issues. Troubleshoot and resolve difficult problems and provide sound recommendations to leadership. Position will perform contract officer representative duties researching, documenting, and submitting requirements; processing and managing contracts and associated resources. Position will provide on call after hours support of security systems as needed.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment
• Completion of Confidential Financial Disclosure, Form OGE-450
• Designated and/or random drug testing required
• Bargaining Unit Position: No
• Selective Placement Factor: Please see below under the "qualifications" section for the certifications required at time of application to be considered for this position.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:This standard allows eligibility through meeting either the requirements specified in the section titled Education or the requirements specified in the section titled Experience. Education: All academic degrees and coursework must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions Undergraduate or Graduate Education: Degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks. Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate. For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled. 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. ZP-2210-IIISpecialized Experience: In addition to the basic requirements, applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalents to at least the GS-9 level (ZP-II at NIST). Specialized experience is defined as experience performing security assessments; including identifying controls, documenting assets, using technology and knowledge to identify vulnerabilities, and performing remediation; (2) utilizing Group and local policies to implement security configuration baselines for workstations and servers; and (3) conduct system administration functions to ensure compliance with all applicable IT requirements. OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree ORPh.D. or equivalent doctoral degree ZP-2210-IV Specialized Experience: In addition to the basic requirements, applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalents to at least the GS-12 level (ZP-III at NIST). Specialized experience is defined as eperience performing security assessments; including identifying controls, documenting assets, using technology and expert level knowledge to identify vulnerabilities, and performing remediation; (2) utilizing Group and local policies to implement security configuration baselines for workstations and servers; (3) conduct system administration functions to ensure compliance with all applicable IT requirements and provide expert level guidance to Leadership on courses of action and recommendations; (4) ensure all IT systems maintain their specific Authority to Operate (ATO) and ensure that all new systems request for ATO are completed in a timely manner; and (5) experience in briefing Senior Leadership on all issues to and mitigations for IT systems. Selective Placement Factor: Must have a current certification at both the time of the application and employment in one or more of the following certifications and provide all appropriate documentation: CompTIA A+ (A+CE); CompTIA Network+ (Network+ CE); CompTIA Security+ (Security+ CE); GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH); GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC); GIAC Security Leadership Certification (GSLC); ISC2 Certified in Governance Risk and Compliance (CGRC); ISC2 System Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP); ISC2 Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP); or ISACA Certified Information System Auditor (CISA). Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done. We will credit all qualifying volunteer experience in your application. The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook. Applicant Reconsideration

Education

This position allows applicants to qualify with education. Transcripts must be submitted to validate that the education requirement has been met. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. However, an official copy will be required prior to a final offer of employment.

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Education completed outside of the U.S. must be evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that it is comparable to education received in accredited institutions in the U.S. Click here to view a listing of accredited organizations from the Department of Education's website. A copy of the foreign education evaluation (containing the results with a course by course listing) is required with your application.

Contacts

• Address Emergency Services Office 100 Bureau Drive Gaithersburg, MD 20899 US
• Name: Audrey Zimmerman
• Phone: 301-975-4926
• Email: [email protected]