This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Intelligence and Analysis, Directorate of Technology and Data Services - Cybersecurity Division The primary purpose of this position is to support ongoing IT projects and programs that have a significant on the delivery of National Security and Intelligence systems. Non-BU: This is a non-bargaining unit position.

Duties

As a Information Technology Specialist, GS-2210-13, your typical work assignments may include: The incumbent is responsible for supporting ongoing IT projects and programs that have a significant impact on the delivery of National Security and Intelligence Systems. Implement changes in response to changes in intelligence customer requirements. Resolves issues related to delivery of IT Systems and services. Works with other agency IT experts in strategy, security and delivery of classified hardware and software for new network or for major modifications to existing networks. Acts as liaison to Information Assurance programs and participates in coordinating system authorization. All DHS-HQ announcements have a 5 business day open period due to the number of applications received. This announcement will be open for 5 business days OR until the first 100 applications have been received, whichever happens first. View common definitions of terms found in this announcement: Common Definitions.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation.
• You must submit to a pre-employment drug test.
• You may be required to serve a two-year trial period.
• Acceptance of an excepted service appointment from applicants in the competitive service will require a written statement of understanding when voluntarily leaving the competitive service.
• Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Clearance.
• May be required to work other than normal duty hours which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or overtime.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.

Qualifications

Individual Occupational Requirement This position has an Individual Occupational Requirement that must be met prior to meeting the specialized experience. Applicant must possess IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four (4) 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. NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Individual Occupational Requirement For GS-12 and above: Experience that demonstrated accomplishment of computer project assignments that required a wide range of knowledge of computer requirements and techniques pertinent to the position to be filled. This knowledge is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant analyzed a number of alternative approaches in the process of advising management concerning major aspects of ADP system design, such as what system interrelationships must be considered, or what operating mode, system software, and/or equipment configuration is most appropriate for a given project. Specialized Experience You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess the specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in Federal service or equivalent private/public sector experience. For this position, specialized experience is defined as: Knowledge of the laws, policies, and regulations of the Information/Cybersecurity field such as FISMA, NIST, CNSSI and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Knowledge of Cloud Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure and Cloud Security Concepts. Knowledge of IT Security, Cybersecurity, and Information Assurance concepts, practices, and procedures, program evaluation techniques, and an understanding of the internal and external control structure in order to perform a variety of IT Security program management assessments, and evaluations. Knowledge and demonstrated experience in using various cybersecurity and information assurance techniques, methods and procedures for assessing the security posture of systems, networks, and data under the authority of the CIO office. NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. 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. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Education

Not Applicable

Contacts

• Address IC-DHS Office of Intelligence and Analysis 3801 Nebraska Avenue NW Washington, DC 20016 US
• Name: Melinda Redmond
• Phone: 000-000-0000