This position is located in the Office of Information Technology, Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), U. S. Department of Justice. Incumbent serves as an Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) for the coordination, implementation, and/or enforcement of assigned information cybersecurity policies and portfolios. This is a Competitive Service position; additional positions may be filled from this announcement within 90 days of certificate issuance.

Duties

Duties include but are not limited to the following: Develops long-range plans for IT security systems; reviews new systems, networks, and software designs for potential security risks; and resolves integration issues related to the implementation of new systems with the existing infrastructure. Advises senior management officials in the area of cybersecurity systems, processes and operations to meet user requirements for the security management of program information. Maintains an inventory of hardware (virtual/physical) and software within the program/development offices or facilities. Leads and coordinates the implementation of security programs across platforms and establishes vulnerability reporting criteria.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• You must complete a background investigation, credit check, and drug test.
• Selective Service Registration is required, as applicable.
• Probationary period will apply.
• May be required to file a Financial Disclosure.
• Salary payments must be by direct deposit to a financial institution.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for the Information Technology Specialist (Cybersecurity) (ISSE) position, you must meet the following Basic Requirement, and possess the minimum qualifications for the respective grade level(s) to which you are applying: FOR THE GS-13 LEVEL: Basic Requirement: You must have IT-related experience in each of the following four competencies listed below which must be supported by the information contained in your resume and other application materials. 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 Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one or more full-time years (12-months) of specialized work experience, equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service, performing the following duties: Providing advice and instruction to employees and supervisors on security issues; Maintaining an inventory of hardware (virtual/physical) and software within the program/development offices or facilities; Reviewing and evaluating cybersecurity incident response policies to identify the need for change based on security technologies or threats; and Providing systems security technical expertise, advice, and support for a variety of systems. (Your resume must CLEARLY demonstrate this experience) Note, if your qualifying experience is from federal employment, please provide your SF-50 showing the highest grade level held in the federal service. Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Office of Information Technology 5107 Leesburg Pike Falls Church, VA 22041 US
• Name: Maria Snyder
• Email: [email protected]