IT Specialist(INFOSEC), GS-2210-14, FPL GS-14 (DH)

Full Job Description

This position is located in Technology Directorate / Security Services Division / Cyber Operations Branch in Washington, DC.

The Technology Directorate is responsible for providing information technology services for all FSA systems, promoting the effective and secure use of technology to achieve FSA's strategic objectives through sound planning, investments, integrated technology architectures and standards, effective systems development, production support, and cybersecurity services.

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Specialized Experience for the GS-14 One year of experience in either federal or non-federal service that is equivalent to at least a GS-13 performing two (2) out of three (3) of the following duties or work assignments: 1.

Experience designing and implementing end-to-end architectures, with a strong focus on configuring, automating, and tuning cybersecurity solution platforms in a cloud (e.g.

Amazon Web Services [AWS] technology) to ensure full alignment with business enterprise security standards. 2.

Experience designing AWS-based cybersecurity architectures using native cloud services and security technologies, including Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and logging capabilities, to enhance security posture and support integration across cloud and on-premises environments.

3. Experience applying governmental and industry cybersecurity regulations to design and manage cloud security solutions aligned with lifecycle management requirements.

Basic Experience Requirements You must possess IT related experience (paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (e.g., IT certification), as appropriate) demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below.

1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 2.

Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (i.e., 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.

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Oral Communication - Expresses information (e.g., ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (e.g., 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) The quality of your experience will be measured by the extent to which you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs).

You do not need to provide separate narrative responses to these KSAs, as they will be measured by your responses to the occupational questionnaire (you may preview the occupational questionnaire by clicking the link at the end of the Evaluations section of this vacancy announcement).

1. Ability to analyze organizational goals and translate them into technical requirements and functional specifications aligned with Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles. 2.

Knowledge of cybersecurity tools and platforms, including their integration and orchestration within enterprise cloud environments. 3.

Ability to apply management principles and compliance standards to develop security solutions, mitigations, and recommendations that meet governmental and/or industry mandates. 4.

Ability to communicate complex technical risks clearly to executive and non-technical audiences, to align them with business objectives to drive effective decision-making and continuous improvement. 5.

Knowledge of cybersecurity tools and platforms, including their integration and orchestration within enterprise cloud environments. Major Duties:

APPLICATION LIMIT: This vacancy announcement is limited to the first 200 applications received and will close at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the day that we receive the 200th application, or at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the listed closing date, whichever occurs first.

We encourage you to read this entire vacancy announcement prior to submitting your application.

As an IT Specialist (INFOSEC), GS-2210-14, you will be responsible for: • Ensuring all stakeholder cybersecurity requirements for safeguarding FSA's assets and business processes are fully integrated into every layer of the enterprise architecture.

• Directing the design, implementation, and management of robust cybersecurity solutions across hybrid environments, spanning Amazon web services (AWS) and on-premises systems, while developing architectural blueprints that deliver comprehensive protection for critical infrastructure • Ensuring compliance with FSA Lifecycle Management Methodology, industry best practices, and regulatory standards by overseeing the development of security solutions, while serving as the Information System Owner (ISO) for both major and minor cybersecurity systems and applications.

• Delivering project status updates and enterprise security posture insights to executive leadership and non-technical stakeholders through clear, impactful presentations using PowerPoint, MS Project, and other briefing tools.

• Developing comprehensive security frameworks to secure Cl/CD pipelines and creating architectural "blueprints" that ensure end-to-end protection of critical infrastructure