IT Specialist (INFOSEC) DIRECT HIRE

Summary The U.S. International Trade Commission is an independent Federal agency that provides the President and Congress with high-quality analysis and technical support on international trade, tariff and competitiveness issues; investigates and makes determinations in proceedings involving imports claimed to injure a domestic industry or violate U.S. intellectual property rights; and maintains the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule. Learn more about this agency Duties MAJOR DUTIES Lead all Assessment & Authorization (A&A) activities under RMF, ensuring systems meet federal, NIST, and agency cybersecurity requirements. Conduct comprehensive security control assessments and manage continuous monitoring activities, including vulnerability scanning, audit log review, and POA&M management to track and remediate risks. Provide expert guidance on cybersecurity policies and implementation of security controls. Design, implement, and maintain secure architectures across on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments, including deployment of tools such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, and EDR, along with system hardening practices. Lead and support cyber incident response efforts, including threat hunting, incident management, forensic analysis, malware investigation, and post-incident reporting with actionable improvements. Requirements Conditions of employment U.S. Citizenship is Required. You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period. Males born after 12/03/59 must be registered for Selective Service. Selectee must pass successfully complete a background investigation. Selectee must obtain and maintain Secret Clearance. You may be required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement. Qualifications You must meet all the requirements below by the closing date of the announcement and they must be clearly identified in your application, resume, or supporting documents. This includes any general and specialized experience, education, and/or selective placement factors mentioned. These are used to determine if you possess the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities to successfully perform in this position. Specialized Experience To qualify at the GS-14 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience obtained in the private or public sector that is equivalent to the GS-13 level. Specialized experience is defined as 1.) Serving as an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) responsible for maintaining enterprise system security posture and supporting continuous Authorization to Operate (ATO) under the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF), independently implementing and managing risk-based security controls and continuous monitoring activities to ensure ongoing compliance with federal cybersecurity requirements. 2.) Leading the development, coordination, and maintenance of comprehensive security authorization documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), providing authoritative technical input to support authorization decisions and audit readiness. 3.) Conducting enterprise-level risk assessments and vulnerability management activities, applying advanced cybersecurity expertise to identify, analyze, and mitigate system weaknesses while ensuring compliance with federal information security standards and organizational policies. 4.) Performing senior-level systems engineering and administration functions in support of secure system design, configuration, and maintenance, independently managing system security requirements across mission-critical environments and ensuring alignment with defense-in-depth principles and secure architecture standards. AND 5.) Providing enterprise monitoring and incident response support, leveraging advanced technical knowledge to detect, analyze, and respond to security events while supporting continuity of operations and strengthening overall cybersecurity resilience. 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. Education This position does not require a formal educational credential, and educational qualifications may not be used as a substitute for eligibility. Additional information As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a one-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In 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. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Employment of Relatives: Section 3110 of Title 5, U.S. Code, prohibits a Federal official from appointing, promoting, or advocating the appointment or promotion of a relative in the agency where the official is serving or exercises jurisdiction. In addition, Section 2302(b)(7) of Title 5, U.S. Code, makes it a "prohibited personnel practice" for a person in authority to "appoint, employ, promote, advance, or advocate for the appointment, employment, promotion, or advancement of a relative." For further information visit: https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/5/3110 and https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/5/2302 Work Life Balance: USITC offers Transit subsidy for commuters using public transportation (Metro Bus/Rail, MARC, VRE, etc.).This position is tele-work eligible. Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of its mission, USITC requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully completed a background investigation. This review could include financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you are registered with the Selective Service or are exempt under Selective Service regulations. For additional information concerning Selective Service requirements, please visit http://www.sss.gov/. Reasonable Accommodations: This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the contact listed on the vacancy announcement. The decision to grant a reasonable accommodation is made on a case-by-case basis. Verification of information: Any information claimed on your resume and in application materials, such as education, credentials, employment history, etc., will be verified as part of the security clearance process. Vacancy ID number: DH-26-042-DF Expand Hide  additional information 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. 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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. 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