As an IT Specialist (INFOSEC), you will work in the Division of Compliance, Audit and Risk Management within the Information Security Awareness Office (ISAO). You will function as the lead in Audit and Compliance and will be responsible for assessing overall NIH compliance with Information Security plans and policies, as well as alignment with business requirements.

Duties

Assesses overall NIH compliance with Information Security plans and policies. Supports efforts to develop, implement, and manage long and short-term information security plans in compliance with NIH’s security and IT strategic plan. Participates in formal and informal management planning, policy, and decision-making sessions regarding legislative changes, technological improvements, and changes in Federal and non-Federal policies and standards. Provides leadership and technical direction to other staff responsible for providing information security management and application of information security/information assurance policies, principles, and practices. Provides leadership and oversight of cybersecurity audits. Provides information, advice, and recommendations to the management staff on information security audit activities.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• This position requires financial disclosure.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for the IT Specialist (INFOSEC), GS-2210-14 position you must have IT related experience demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience obtained in either the private or public sector, and/or completion of specific, intensive training that demonstrates that you possess each of the following four competencies: 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. AND You must demonstrate in your resume that you have at least one (1) year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the federal service obtained in either the private or public sector typically gained in the IT field or through performing the following types of tasks: Providing guidance and technical audit support regarding cybersecurity audits, compliance, and risk-related issues to senior leadership, managers, stakeholders, and staff; Coordinating cybersecurity-related audit activities such as conducting analyses of audit findings and manages remediation progress; Recommending and facilitating implementation of audit process improvement and risk identification for all Cyber-Security-related topics; AND Collaborating with peers to anticipate, identify, and resolve potential and existing IT security issues revealed in audits. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. 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. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12396143

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Jeanira Johnson
• Email: [email protected]