IT Specialist (Infosec)- P
Company
Department of Transportation - Office of the Secretary of Transportation
Location
Washington, District of Columbia Washington, District of Columbia
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Summary
DOT/OST will use Direct Hire Authority to fill Information Technology (IT) Specialist Information Security (INFOSEC) positions. This vacancy is a REPOSITORY of applications. Applicants MAY BE periodically referred to Selecting Officials both during the open period and for up to 90 days after the closing date of the vacancy. Because of the large number of applications anticipated, applicant status will not be updated UNLESS referred.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must be a U.S. citizen & meet specialized experience to qualify
- Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date
- Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.
- Direct Hire Authority will be used to fill this position
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service.
- GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD: This position involves travel. A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only.
- PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Applicants may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).
- SECURITY CLEARANCE: Varies by position. If applicable, you must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position to which appointed.
- BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: You may be required to complete a background/security investigation and meet preliminary requirements prior to onboarding.
- FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Varies by position. If applicable, the applicant selected is required to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) within 30 days of appointment and annually thereafter.
Qualifications
To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration.
To qualify for the Grade 12, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-11 it must include:
- Experience providing IT support in the development, implementation and coordination of IT activities designed to ensure, protect, and restore IT systems, services, operations and capabilities.
- Experience in monitoring and evaluating system compliance requirements which involve the collection and analysis of technical and management data associated with IT Security of IT systems, services, requirements, and capabilities.
- Experience in contributing data and information to of various reports, briefings, summaries, and progress reports pertaining to IT Security of IT systems, services, operations, requirements and capabilities.
To qualify for the Grade 13, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-12, it must include:
- Experience in providing technical advice, and instruction in the collection, testing and analysis of technical and management data associated with the agency IT Security programs.
- Experience preparing and communicating various reports, briefings, summaries, and progress reports pertaining to IT Security of IT systems, services, operations, requirements and capabilities.
- Experience evaluating, recommending, implementing, and disseminating of IT Security issues and IT activities designed to ensure, protect, and restore IT systems, services, operations requirements and capabilities across various environments within an agency.
To qualify for the Grade 14, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-13, it must include:
- Experience in providing technical advice, counsel and recommendations, to ensure efficiency on IT Security issues both technical/non-technical, for short/long-term milestones to support an organization's IT Modernization efforts.
- Experience developing and guiding in the full life cycle of IT Security appraisals and network penetration testing of across various environments and operationally diverse agency facilities.
- Experience participating in the collection and analysis of technical and management data associated with the agency IT Security programs, maintaining continued technical liaison with the appropriate staff elements throughout the agency.
- Experience in preparing various reports, briefings, summaries, and progress reports pertaining to IT Security of IT systems, services, and capabilities and ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, networks, and data through the planning, analysis, development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of information systems security and technology programs, policies, procedures, and tools.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
- 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.
For all types of consideration, experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4
All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Additional information
This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if similar vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
Qualified CTAP/ICTAP candidates receive priority and will be referred to the hiring manager.
Date Posted
09/30/2024
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