The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This Direct Hire position is located in the Information Technology Security Staff (ITSS), The ITSS plans and manages all elements related to Information Technology security for the Smithsonian's IT infrastructure. For more information on Direct Hire please go to the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/direct-hire-authority/  

Duties

The IT Specialist (INFOSEC) performs duties and activities necessary to protect the integrity, confidentiality and availability of the Institution's data.

Requirements

• Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation.
• May need to complete a Probationary Period.
• Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer.
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience:  Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service or comparable pay band system related to the work of this position.  For this position specialized experience is defined as experience serving as a senior specialist in an IT security threat analysis program for an enterprise-level organization (with a substantial number of end users). This includes experience using enterprise vulnerability assessment and configuration assessment tools across multiple versions, releases and hardware platforms. Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to the duties this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week.For a full explanation of this option please see the Qualification Standards. Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are qualifying by education and/or you have education completed in a foreign college/university described above, it is your responsibility to provide transcripts and proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study. For instructions on where to fax these documents, see the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. 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.

Education

There is no education substitution at this level.

Contacts

• Address SMITHSONIAN 600 MARYLAND AVE SW Washington, District of Columbia 20013-7012 United States
• Name: Baaba Yanney
• Phone: 202-633-6342
• Email: [email protected]