A successful candidate in this position will serve as an IT Specialist (Cybersecurity), providing technical advice and expertise in continuing the evolution and maintenance of the NNSA Enterprise Architecture; interpreting broad Governmentwide enterprise architecture guidance and standards; establishing NNSA standards, policies, and guidelines to ensure NNSA systems compatibility with DOE-wide architectural and technical standards; and representing NNSA on federal industry groups.

Duties

As an Information Technology Specialist (Cybersecurity) you will: Ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, networks, and data through oversight of the planning, analysis, development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of information systems security programs, policies, procedures, and tools. Conduct comprehensive reviews and evaluations of cyber security programs to assess performance and ensures compliance with laws, regulations, policies, standards, and/or procedures. Assess progress toward meeting NNSA mission goals and objectives and ensures the rigorous application of information security/information assurance policies, principles, and practices. Oversee, and analyze the M&O Contractor's cyber and technical security program activities for compliance with established requirements. Evaluate contractor self-assessment results to provide meaningful input regarding overall contractor compliance and performance. Evaluate and test contractor programs to identify vulnerabilities from credible threat information and to implement protection strategies designed to mitigate threats. Participate in meetings with local, NNSA, and DOE-wide participants to discuss technically challenging issues, monitor status, evaluate completion, assess, document, accept, and reject work, notify contractors of deficiencies and review/accept remedies and rework.

Requirements

Qualifications

A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower NNSA pay band level or GS grade level in the Federal Service, i.e., NQ-02 or GS-12 level. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: knowledge of, and skill in applying, advanced IT principles, concepts, methods, standards, and practices sufficient to accomplish assignments including but not limited to: developing and interpret policies, procedures, and strategies governing the planning and delivery of services throughout the agency; provide expert technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to management and other technical specialists on critical IT issues; applying new developments to previously unsolvable problems; and making decisions or recommendations that significantly influence important agency IT policies or programs. Examples of Qualified Experience: Experience applying IT security, technical, and administrative aspects of information management, information assurance, automation, and emerging technologies. Experience using the principles of cyber security and development of cyber security policy, procedures, and standards. Experience related to assessing the capability of current and proposed organizational structures and funding levels to achieve program objectives. Experience communicating orally and written to senior leadership/authorities. Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following competencies. Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified below. Cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write "see resume" in your application! Information Systems/Network SecurityProject ManagementTechnical Competence "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management.

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Degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks.

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Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate.GS-5 through GS-15 equivalent): 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.

1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

EDUCATION: Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside of the U.S. must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. A written evaluation of any foreign education must be provided with your application in response to this vacancy announcement or be received by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide this evaluation will result in you being found unqualified for the position. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education, see the Department of Education website, and for a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, visit The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

If you are selected, official transcripts will be required.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside of the U.S. must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. A written evaluation of any foreign education must be provided with your application in response to this vacancy announcement or be received by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide this evaluation will result in you being found unqualified for the position. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education, see the Department of Education website, and for a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, visit The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. Please Note: If your foreign education has already been accepted by an accredited U.S. educational institution as part of a degree program with that institution, you do not need to provide an evaluation of foreign education but must submit a copy of the transcripts listing the degree from the U.S. accredited institution that accepted your foreign education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Contacts

• Address NNSA - Livermore Field Office 24600 20th St SE Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5507 US
• Name: Takisha Gray
• Email: [email protected]