Direct Hire Public Notice IT Specialist (INFOSEC)

The successful candidate will perform the full range of IT Specialist (INFOSEC) duties. Duties may vary based on office placement. As an IT Specialist you may administer develop deliver and support information technology (IT) telecommunications audio-visual systems and services INFOSEC and communications security (COMSEC). You may oversee the planning design and implementation of new and enhanced information systems; oversee the design modification testing installation and implementation of new or existing applications software; plan install configure test and maintain the systems environment; oversee the configuration installation implementation and maintenance of the systems; and ensure the integrity and availability of systems networks and data through information systems security policies and procedures. Such duties may include but are not limited to:

• Performing independent analysis of major information processes and operations. Providing advice on the utilization of state-of-the-art systems technology to streamline and achieve efficiencies in business practices. Preparing evaluations of requirements providing input to the final technical decision and recommend course of action for management consideration.
• Performing research into state-of-the-art information technology means including software hardware and communication networks and devices which can be effectively applied to achieve the desired efficiencies. Analyzing the findings and develop recommendations. Coordinating the development and implementation of improvements.
• Conducting analysis to interpret highly complex program needs determining IT telecommunications and audio-visual requirements and developing the required specifications and associated hardware/software and network configurations.
• Developing policies and procedures to ensure information systems reliability and accessibility and to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems networks and data.
• Conducting risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities risks and protection needs.
• Promoting awareness of security issues among management and ensuring sound security principles are reflected in organizations visions and goals.
• Conducting systems security evaluations audits and reviews.
• Developing systems security contingency plans and disaster recovery procedures.
• Developing and implementing programs to ensure that systems network and data users are aware of understand and adhere to systems security policies and procedures.
• Participating in network and systems design to ensure implementation of appropriate systems security policies.
• Facilitating the gathering analysis and preservation of evidence used in the prosecution of computer crimes.
• Assessing security events to determine impact and implementing corrective actions; and/or
• Ensuring the rigorous application of information security/information assurance policies principles and practices in the delivery of all IT services.
• Architect/Designing developing and managing implementation of security solutions for AI systems and applications.
• Applying management processes including requirements development processes and performance-based acquisition principles to support the agencys mission to develop and implement a CUI program as it transitions from SUNSI to the CUI framework.
• Executing strategic and operational implementation of cyber supply chain risk management (C-SCRM) functions from conceptual to existing SCRM framework and capabilities. Managing the agency SCRM risk register solutions intake and enterprise risk identification while providing leadership continuity and active communications between CIO/CISO to characterize understand and mitigate enterprise risks.

You must meet the qualifications for this position by no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this public notice and before placement in the position.

All information in your resume must be true and accurate.

Conditions of Employment:

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• This is a Drug Testing position
• This position maybe subject to Confidential Financial Disclosure reporting requirements and subject to security ownership restriction reporting requirements.
• Must be able to meet and maintain security & suitability requirements
• As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:
  • your performance and conduct;
  • the needs and interests of the agency;
  • whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
  • whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Applicants will be rated in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for Information Technology (IT) Management Series 2210. Position requirements vary depending upon the specific grade. You must meet any minimum experience or education requirements per OPM qualifications standards and demonstrate through experience and/or education that you possess the quality level of knowledge skill and ability necessary to perform the duties of the position at the grade level for which applying.

For additional information refer to the following link: position is being filled using the agencys Direct Hire Authority.

In order to qualify for this position you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Such experience is typically gained in the IT field or through the performance of work where the primary concern is IT

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE for the GG-12 grade level is defined as experience which includes knowledge of and experience in information systems security methods and procedures to ensure the application of appropriate security measures to assignments AND experience analyzing data to troubleshoot problems evaluating established methods and procedures and performing other similar analytical functions. This knowledge is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant analyzed a number of alternative approaches in the process of advising management concerning aspects of system design such as what system interrelationships must be considered or what operating mode system software and/or equipment configuration is most appropriate for a given project.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE for the GG-13 grade level is defined as experience which includes knowledge of and experience in information systems security methods and procedures to ensure the application of appropriate security measures to assignments AND experience analyzing data to troubleshoot problems evaluating established methods and procedures and performing other similar analytical functions. This knowledge is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant analyzed a number of alternative approaches in the process of advising management concerning major aspects of system design such as what system interrelationships must be considered or what operating mode system software and/or equipment configuration is most appropriate for a given project.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Knowledge of the methods techniques and procedures for developing and implementing IT information security programs policies procedures and tools.

• Knowledge of the IT infrastructure systems hardware and software applications of the agency or organization sufficient to function as a technical resource on IT security functions.

• Knowledge of new and evolving IT technologies and developments in order to participate in evaluating and recommending adoption of new approaches for delivery of IT services.

• Skill in the principles methods and practices of customer support and determination of user requirements to ensure that IT systems and services meet organizational and program needs.

• Knowledge of program and project management principles and methods in order to participate in IT programs and projects involving the development and implementation of IT systems and services of the organization

A description of how you possess the specialized experience as well as how you meet the qualifications desired in an ideal candidate should be addressed in your resume. The NRC encourages applicants to provide extensive job experience details in your resume. Applicants may also use the supplemental vacancy question to provide additional information pertaining to the specialized experience and ideal candidate criteria.

PLEASE BE CLEAR AND CONCISE. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.