Information Technology Specialist; InfoSec

Duties

• Implement higher‑level security requirements such as those relating from laws, regulations, and presidential directives.
• Integrate security programs across disciplines.
• Develop long‑range plans for IT security systems that anticipate, identify, evaluate, mitigate, and minimize risks associated with IT systems vulnerabilities.
• Resolve integration issues related to the implementation of new systems with the existing infrastructure.
• Review proposed new systems, networks, and network software designs for potential security risks.

The first 100 applicants will receive first consideration. Additional applicants, beyond the first 100, may be considered, upon management's request. Due to high volume of applicants, not all applicants will be considered.

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation.
• You must successfully pass a drug screen.
• Males born after 12/31/59 must certify registration with Selective Service.
• Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required.
• Requirements by Closing Date:
  Unless otherwise noted, you must meet all requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
• Probationary Period:
  This is a full‑time permanent position (Career/Career‑Conditional appointment). Upon appointment to this position, you may be required to serve a one‑year probationary period.

Please limit your resume to 2 pages. If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

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.

• 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.

In addition to demonstrating the basic qualifications listed above, applicants must also demonstrate possession of specialized experience. You qualify at the GS‑14 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS‑13 grade level performing duties such as:

• Applying new information technology security developments to ensure current guidelines are updated accurately;
• Applying project management principles and methods to gain an overview knowledge of future IT enterprise infrastructure;
• Processing engineering concepts to comply with organizational standards;
• Leading implementation activities; and
• Assessing new systems design methodologies to improve software quality.

Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification.

National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience):
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) and other organizations (e.g., professional;…