This position is located in the Management Directorate, Office of Chief Information Officer, Information Security Division. As an Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist (Information Security), you will provide support for all FISMA and RMF activities for USCIS systems, executing and adopting agile principles throughout the system lifecycle.

Duties

The responsibilities described are for the full performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope performed with less independence, and limited complexity. Plan and execute complex Information Technology (IT) projects while adapting to changing requirements/environments and performing in-depth analysis of IT issues/problems. Oversee Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) related activities through implementation of the Risk Management Framework (RMF), to monitor/assess trends, identify risks/issues, and provide guidance throughout the system lifecycle. Perform/oversee Information Assurance/Security Authorization activities by validating artifacts for all USCIS Systems Portfolio and ensure system security controls are implemented correctly, operating as intended, and producing the desired outcome. Serve as a security Subject Matter Expert (SME) for IT policies that support the IT mission, perform reviews of new and emerging technology, and analyze vulnerability scan data to capture trends across the enterprise and produce security reports. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to plan, coordinate, and execute audit/assessment requests, documents, data, technical comments, and other audit related materials and activities.

Requirements

Qualifications

The qualifications for this position must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on 04/01/2024. Time in Grade does not apply to Delegated Examining Announcements, any reference to Time in Grade in the questionnaire will not apply to the rating and ranking of applicants. This announcement is issued under the Direct Hire Authority to recruit for positions for which the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, has a critical hiring need. Basic Requirements: All applicants must meet the following basic requirements. For all positions, individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four 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. GS-13: You qualify at the GS-13 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, which is equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the federal government, that equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have experience performing the following duties: Monitoring operations and systems to ensure compliance with procedures, regulations, laws, and policies. Participating in standardization, modernization, and strategic planning of programs and/or operations. Performing activities related to implementing the Risk Management Framework through the Security Authorization Process, Security Control Assessments, and the Continuous Monitoring/ Ongoing Authorization Program. GS-14: You qualify at the GS-14 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, which is equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the federal government, that equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have experience performing the following duties: Developing program policies and procedures that align to strategic goals of the agency. Participating in the Risk Governance and acquisition processes to provide security risks, mitigations, and input on other technical risks. Providing presentations/briefings (white papers, memos, etc.) and recommendations for senior leadership to understand the risk and controls in place for them to make informed risk-based decisions. Please read the following important information to ensure you submit everything we need to consider your application: It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit your responses and appropriate documentation prior to 04/01/2024.Your resume will be used to determine your qualifications for the position advertised in this announcement. Therefore, your resume must highlight your most relevant, significant experience related to the requirements found in the qualification section of this announcement, as well as any applicable education. USCIS will only review the first 5 pages of your resume to determine your initial eligibility/qualifications for a position. As such, please be sure to include content to support your eligibility/qualifications for this position within the first 5 pages. Please note that your full resume will be made available to the hiring manager if you are referred. Be clear and specific when describing your work history since human resources cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. Your application will be rated and ranked based on your responses to the online questions. Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information: Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job) Duties (be specific in describing your duties) Employer's name and address Supervisor name and phone number Start and end dates including month, day and year (e.g. June 18 2007 to April 05 2008) Start and end dates for each grade/pay level if you've held a federal position. Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week) Salary Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide the above information may result in a finding of ineligible. Note: Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Federal Experience: If you are using current or prior federal experience as a basis for qualifying for this position, the grade levels and length of employment (mm/dd/year) at each grade level must be listed in your work history. This information will be further validated if selected for this position. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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 criteria 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 service. Please provide the dates and amount of time/hours worked earning this experience.

Education

EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTION: There is no educational substitution at these grade levels.

Contacts

• Address
• Name: HROC Staffing Help Desk
• Phone: 952-697-8380
• Email: [email protected]