This position is located in the Office of Management Services, Division of Health Information Technology, Department of Health and Human Services, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, headquartered in Rockville, Maryland.

Duties

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY As an Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC), you will use your knowledge of and experience to optimize business results and customer experience by: Ensuring compliance and consistency of critical mission systems with the IT Security Program, enhancing interoperability and integration for business applications and IT infrastructure compliance and regulations related to cloud computing and cybersecurity. Assisting program areas in preparing annual security assessments and various security audits required by Federal mandate. Designing and implementing cloud infrastructure solutions that meet business requirements while ensuring compliance with industry standards, including FedRAMP and FISMA requirements. Working closely with development teams, system administrators, and other stakeholders to gather cloud requirements and translate them into secure and scalable cloud solutions. Developing and maintaining comprehensive cloud security policies, standards, and guidelines that align with industry best practices and regulatory requirements. Regularly conducting security assessments, vulnerability scanning, and penetration testing to identify potential risks and vulnerabilities in the cloud infrastructure.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service - http://www.sss.gov
• Suitable for federal employment.
• Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. All information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation.
• Documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System.
• All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice.
• All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
• Financial disclosure statement may be required.
• Probationary (or trial) period may be required.

Qualifications

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Basic Qualifications: Must have IT-related expereicne demonstrating each of the four following 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. Minimum Qualifications: In addition to the basic qualification requirement above, you must have one-year specialized experience to perform successfully the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service performing at least three (3)of the following: Administering the enterprise architecture, cloud-based technologies and/or agency IT infrastructure. Formulating a range of IT data management principles, methodologies and/or techniques. Coordinating information security assurance principles, and/or practices in the delivery of data management services. Researching and recommending the implementation of emerging technologies. Documenting experience: IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational application questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. In accordance with Office of Personnel Management policy, federal employees are assumed to have gained experience by performing duties and responsibilities appropriate for their official series and grade level as described in their position description. Experience that would not normally be part of the employee's position is creditable, however, when documented by satisfactory evidence, such as a signed memorandum from the employee's supervisor or an SF-50 or SF-52 documenting an official detail or other official assignment. The documentation must indicate whether the duties were performed full time or, if part time, the "percentage of times" the other duties were performed. It is expected that this documentation is included in the employee's official personnel record. In order to receive credit for experience in your resume that is not within the official series and grade level of your official position, you must provide a copy of the appropriate documentation of such experience as indicated above. 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; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to gain employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. If such experience is on a part-time basis, you must provide the average number of hours worked per week as well as the beginning and ending dates of the experience so it can be fully credited. OPM Qualification General Policies Website

Contacts

• Address Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality 5600 Fishers Ln Rockville, MD 20857 US
• Name: HR Consultants
• Email: [email protected]