Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC)
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Job Location:
Washington, AR - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 143913 - 187093
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
This vacancy is for an Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC) in the Office of the Chief Information Officer within the Department of Commerce.
As an Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC) you will perform the following duties:
- Document cybersecurity events and incidents. Performs computer incident response investigations and evidentiary activities in defense of Department of Commerce (DOC) networks and information technology assets.
- Develop analytical documents and recommend courses of action to remediate or mitigate identified threats.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on cyber incident management and is responsible for leading the team that handles incident response investigations evidentiary activities (handling chain of custody and testimony) in defense of the DOC networks and critical information technology infrastructure.
- Conduct vulnerability scanning to ascertain situational awareness of the threat level in order to derive network defense and hardening strategies and provide support advice and direction to the Enterprise Security Operation Center Manager regarding ongoing and future Cyber-attack threat vectors.
- Analyze and evaluate organization networks and recommend procedures and/or products to improve the overall security of these networks.
- Monitor identify investigate and document cybersecurity events and incidents; identify document and perform analysis of new and emerging threats; develop analytical documents and recommend course of action to remediate or mitigate identified threats.
- Ensure the confidentiality integrity and availability of systems networks and data through the use of computer forensics to investigate computer incidents and to develop recommendations for the mitigation or remediation of such incidents
- Provide support in the development of Information Technology (IT) security policies plans and programs as it relates to risks to DOC systems and networks including but not limited to risks to cybersecurity incident response and management activities.
- Serve on interagency committees and working groups to provide support in the development of IT security policies plans and programs as it relates to risks to DOC systems and networks including but not limited to risks to cybersecurity incident response and management activities.
- Provide support advice and direction to the Chief Information Security Officer regarding program progress development strategy and ongoing and future cyber-attack threat vectors. Provide management briefings regarding incident investigations and respond to external and internal customer inquiries.
- Provide support advice and direction to the Chief Information Security Officer regarding program progress development strategy and ongoing and future cyber-attack threat vectors.
This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC) GSFPL 14 positions within the Department of Commerce in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.
Conditions of employment
- You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
- This position requires a TOP SECRET/SCI CLEARANCE: Any required investigations and clearances must be completed before the selectee can be placed in the position.
- You must successfully pass a background investigation. This may include a credit check a review of financial issues as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use of possession of drugs.
- A probationary period may be required.
- Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306 Declaration for Federal Employment and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application.
- All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
- Bargaining Unit Position: NO
- Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE form 450): YES
- Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expense: WILL NOT be paid
- License required: NO
- Drug Test Required: YES This position is subject to pre-employment drug testing and random drug testing thereafter.
Qualifications
Education
There is no positive education requirement for this position.
See Qualifications Above.
NOTE:
Special Instructions for Foreign Education: Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence including transcripts to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. You MUST provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course by course listing along with your application. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration.
Additional information
The following links provide information on various hiring authorities that do not fall under competitive examining procedures; however they may enable you to apply through merit assignment procedures or be eligible for a non-competitive appointment.
- Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)
- Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)
- Military Spouse Non-Competitive Hiring Authority
ICTAP and CTAP Eligibles: CTAP and ICTAP candidates will be eligible if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a rating of 85 out of 100. Information about ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Managements Career Transition Resources website at: Employee Guide to Career Transition
Military Spouse The spouse of a member of the armed forces seeking eligibility under the non-competitive hiring authority of certain military spouse MUST submit various required documentation by the closing date of the announcement in accordance with one of the three below eligibilities:
- 1.) Spouse of a member of the armed forces serving on active duty
- 2.) Spouse of service member who incurred a 100% disability or
- 3.) Un-remarried widow or widower of a service member killed while performing active review the Required Documents Section for specific documents pertaining to each of the above eligibilities that MUST be included with your application if you are applying as a Military Spouse.
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.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Computer Hardware
- IT Experience
- Network Administration
- Network Support
- LAN
- Computer Networking
- Computer Skills
- Windows
- Sharepoint
- Teaching
- Operating Systems
- Leadership Experience
