The position is located in the Computer Technology Branch (CTB), Executive Office (EO), Office of Director (OD), National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). The CTB is responsible for the NIDDK Enterprise Systems (NES) in support of the NIDDK mission. NIDDK conducts and supports research on many of the most serious diseases affecting public health.

Duties

Serves as an Information Security Specialist and is responsible for a wide range of complex assignments and projects relative to information systems and security matters. Advises management on matters related to security architecture. Manages and oversees projects to implement new and/or updated enterprise security architecture or system components. Formulates and implements specific security policies and procedures. Performs comprehensive and in-depth risk and vulnerability analyses on all systems. Works with various internal and external technical experts to run system vulnerability assessments

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• This position requires a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE Form 450. This information is required annually.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for a Supervisory IT Specialist (INFOSEC) GS-2210 position at the GS-14 level, you must have: IT related experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training that demonstrates you possess each of the following four competencies: 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 At least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of IT tasks: Perform comprehensive and in-depth risk and vulnerability analyses on organizational systems; develop and implement plans to remediate vulnerabilities; review proposed new systems, networks, and software designs for potential security risks; and lead a team of employees in the information technology security field. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings with the information you provide in your application. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12601310

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Chrystalina Ocasio
• Email: [email protected]