INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)

Full Job Description

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer.

Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.

Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience applying information systems security principles and methods (IT security certification and accreditation requirements, network operations and protocols, etc.) ability to perform oversight to assess program compliance.

Experience conducting and certifying security accreditations for systems applications.

Experience applying information systems security principles and methods sufficient to achieve the operational acceptance of approved information and communications systems, changes and modifications.

Experience performing oversight of a clamancy-wide IA Program for policy compliance, Experience applying security principles and methods and IT security products and services sufficient to evaluate, recommend the acquisition of, implement, and disseminate IT security tools, procedures and practices to protect information assets.

Experience with systems security principles and methods, sufficient to ensure compliance with appropriate procedures such as, physical access controls, security measures, classification and safeguarding of controlled information rules.

Experience with configuration management techniques to document and control the functional and physical characteristics of a system, network, or product to include the requirements, design, software, hardware, documentation, and procedures during the system life cycle.

Experience preparing and presenting reports, communicating technical requirements, interpreting policies and guidelines, providing advice and guidance to customers, and representing the organization in interactions with other organizations.

Examples of Qualifying Experience: Attention to Detail - Identify current and potential problems areas, updates and establish new requirements.

Customer Service - Consult with senior specialists and IT managers throughout MSC in the implementation of process improvement practices.

Oral Communication - Oral communication skills to prepare and present reports, communicate complex technical requirements, interpret policies and guidelines, provide advice and guidance to customers, and represent the organization in interactions with other organizations.

Problem Solving - Investigates serious IT security violations that potentially affect the integrity of the organization's infrastructure, recommending remediation based on findings, and follows up to ensure the implementation of corrective actions.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: IOR: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Major Duties:

• You will oversee and facilitate the implementation and operation of cyber security Program requirements for all assigned projects.
• You will monitor compliance via continuous monitoring and maintain system authorization records and status.
• You will draft IA Program plans, policies and procedures for the planning and management of IT solutions.
• You will provide reviews for security issues on new IT projects and change existing systems throughout their lifecycle.
• You will support the development of IT security goals.