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Job opening: Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC)

Salary: $122 198 - 191 900 per year
City: Oakland
Published at: Feb 21 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in Information Security and preferably with Information System Security Manager (ISSM) or Information System Security Officer (ISSO) experience. One of the following certifications or academic credentials is highly preferred but not required: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), or CompTia Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP).

Duties

What will I do in this position if hired? In this position you will serve as an Information Systems Security Manager within the Office of the Chief Information Security Officer, Compliance Division. Typical duties include: -Providing oversight of ISSOs in the development of security authorization packages. -Addressing cyber security risks through preparing, implementing, monitoring, and updating security authorization products. -Initiating, directing and participating in the full lifecycle of cyber security assessments of IT systems and networks. -Evaluating and Approving Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) to correct findings of non-compliance. -Providing recommendation on implementation strategies and possible policy updates based on industry best practices and governing directives. -Collaborating with senior leadership, departmental and contract managers, and staff regarding scheduling, planning, coordinating, and implementing FISMA compliance.

Requirements

Qualifications

The qualification requirements listed below must be met within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. To qualify for this position at the GS-14 level, you must possess one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal government, which has equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. Experience may be obtained in the Federal or Private Sector and must demonstrate all of the following: Applying advanced cyber security principles and concepts to maintain the integrity and availability of mission-critical systems; and Monitoring of and evaluating systems' compliance with federal, state, or tribal requirements to include reviewing vulnerability scans and audit logs, and developing plans of action; and Advising and providing recommendations concerning security implications of existing and emerging technologies and applications being considered for use by the organization. In addition to the above specialized experience, individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. 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. 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. Please read the following important information to ensure we have everything we need to consider your application: Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Please limit your resume to five pages. If more than five pages are submitted, only the first five pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications. Your resume serves as the basis for experience related qualification determinations, and you must highlight your most relevant and significant work experience and education (if applicable), as it relates to this job opportunity. Please use your own words, be clear, and specific when describing your work history. We cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. Are you qualifying based on your work experience? Qualifications are based on your ability to demonstrate in your resume that you possess one year of the specialized experience for this announcement at a comparable scope and responsibility. To ensure all of the essential information is in your resume, we encourage you to use the USAJOBS online Resume Builder. If you choose to use your own resume, it must contain the following information organized by experience/position: (1) job title, (2) name of employer, (3) start and end dates of each period of employment (from MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY), (4) detailed description of duties performed, accomplishments, and related skills, and (5) hours worked per week (part-time employment will be prorated in crediting experience). Federal experience/positions must also include the occupational series, grade level, and dates in which you held each grade level. Are you a current or former FEMA Reservist/Disaster Assistance Employee (DAE)? To accurately credit your experience from intermittent positions and Reservist Deployments, you must list the dates (from MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY) of deployments that are relevant to your qualifying experience, along with the job title and specific duties you were responsible for during each deployment. Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information. Failure to provide the above information in your resume may result in your application being found "not qualified." 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 provides valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. For additional information on crediting experience and/or education, please reference the OPM General Schedule Qualification Standards.

Education

No Educational Substitution: There is no educational substitution for this position, and you must meet the qualifications listed in the "requirements" section of this announcement.

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