The ISSO/RM is assigned all responsibility for compliance with all DOT and Federal cybersecurity policies procedures, and standards such as the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) guidelines and the Federal Information System Modernization Act of 2014 (FISMA) for assigned systems. The incumbent is the focal point for all technical risk management and manages the technical risk register. NHTSA's IT Cybersecurity Program includes provision for application and data security.

Duties

As an IT Specialist (Security), you will:

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen & meet specialized experience to qualify
• Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date
• Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.
• Direct Hire Authority will be used to fill this position

Qualifications

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration.To qualify for the Grade 14, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-13, it must include: Experience implementing IT security policies and guidance, such as National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-53, NIST SP 800-53A, NIST 800-137, Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS)- 199, Office of Means and Budget (OMB) Circular A-130 and Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) to apply total infrastructure protection methodologies; system security certification and accreditation requirements; and information systems protocols. Experience implementing and integrating IT security requirements with software development methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban and System Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Experience independently producing security documentation, such as System Security Plans (SSPs), Privacy Threshold Assessment (PTA), FIPS 199, Information Systems Contingency Plans (ISCPs) and Risk Management Plans. Experience with hands-on technical risk management experience relating to management of Plans of Actions and Milestones (POA&Ms), vulnerabilities, incidents, and other technical and operational risks. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Attention to Detail: Work is thorough and conscientious about attending to detail. Customer Service: Working with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, providing information or assistance, assigning staff to resolve their problems, or satisfying their expectations; knowing about available products and services; committed to providing quality products and services. Oral Communication: Expressing 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); making clear and convincing oral presentations; listening to others, attending to nonverbal cues, and responding appropriately. Problem Solving: Identifying problems; determining accuracy and relevance of information; using sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and making recommendations based on technical requirements. For all types of consideration, 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.For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link:  https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Contacts

• Address DOT, NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMIN 1200 New Jersey Ave SE / HAHR - 50 Washington, District of Columbia 20590 United States
• Name: Automated Staffing Office
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]