This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of the Chief Information Officer. The primary purpose of this position is to perform work that involves ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, networks, and data through the planning, analysis, development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of information systems security programs, policies, procedures, and tools. Non-BU: This is a non-bargaining unit position.

Duties

As a IT Specialist (INFOSEC), GS-2210-13, your typical work assignments may include: Defining and managing IT and/or cybersecurity related programs and/or projects, or other area of responsibility, to include strategic direction for program initiatives and activities, personnel, infrastructure, policy enforcement, emergency planning, IT and/or cybersecurity awareness, and/or other resources. Providing oversight to ensure program/project work is adhere to the larger strategic view developed by senior management and serves as the point of contact for elevating unexpected issues that may arise to senior leadership. Responsible for program/project resources, allocation plans, workforce development plans, budget forecasts, initiatives, and policies. Identifying the need for changes based on new security technologies or threats; reviewing proposed new systems, networks, and software designs for potential security risks; formulating agency-level IT security program initiatives in response to critical IT security issues; developing long-range plans for IT security systems that anticipate, identify, evaluate, mitigate, and minimize risks associated with IT systems vulnerabilities. This announcement will be open for 5 business days OR until the first 100 applications have been received, whichever happens first. View common definitions of terms found in this announcement: Common Definitions.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation.
• You must submit to a pre-employment drug test. This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP), employee will be subject to random drug testing.
• You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
• Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Security Clearance.

Qualifications

Individual Occupational Requirement This position has an Individual Occupational Requirement that must be met prior to meeting the specialized experience. Individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four 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. NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Specialized Experience You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent private/public sector experience. For this position, specialized experience is defined as: Defining and managing IT and/or cybersecurity related programs and/or projects, or other area of responsibility, to include strategic direction for program initiatives and activities, personnel, infrastructure, policy enforcement, emergency planning, IT and/or cybersecurity awareness, and/or other resources. Providing oversight to ensure program/project work is adhere to the larger strategic view developed by senior management and serves as the point of contact for elevating unexpected issues that may arise to senior leadership. Responsible for program/project resources, allocation plans, workforce development plans, budget forecasts, initiatives, and policies. Identifying the need for changes based on new security technologies or threats; reviewing proposed new systems, networks, and software designs for potential security risks; formulating agency-level IT security program initiatives in response to critical IT security issues; developing long-range plans for IT security systems that anticipate, identify, evaluate, mitigate, and minimize risks associated with IT systems vulnerabilities. NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. 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, spiritual, community, student, social). 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. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Essential Personnel Position - This position may be designated as essential personnel. Essential personnel must be able to serve during continuity of operation events without regard to declarations of liberal leave or government closures due to weather, protests, and acts of terrorism or lack of funding. Failure to report for or remain in this position may result in disciplinary or adverse action in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations. (5 U.S.C. 7501-7533 and 5 CFR, Part 752, as applicable).

Education

Not Applicable

Contacts

• Address Department of Homeland Security Headquarters OCHCO/HRMS/MS #0170 6595 Springfield Center Drive Springfield, VA 20598-0170 US
• Name: John Frasca
• Email: [email protected]