IT Specialist (Application Software/Information Security)

NOTE:  You must meet qualification requirements, including any requirements described in the Education section, by the closing date of this announcement.

In addition to the basic entry education requirements, you must have specialized experience and/or directly related education as described below:

To qualify for the GS-09 level, you need to have at least one year of full-time experience equivalent to the GS-07 level defined as as assisting with analysis of information systems (e.g. networks, security, operating systems) compliance; analyzing and interpreting information security laws, regulations, policies, procedures and guidance; and assisting with research and evaluation of new application development methodologies and frameworks;

- OR master's or equivalent graduate degree; or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; degree in an academic discipline described below.

To qualify for the GS-11 level, you need to have at least one year of full-time experience equivalent to the GS-09 level defined as developing web applications and supporting deployment into a production environment; analyzing and interpreting information security laws, regulations, policies, procedures and guidance; and performing IT security assignments;

- OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; degree in an academic discipline described below.

Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas:

• Knowledge of software design concepts and methods.
• Knowledge of IT security protocols, policies, procedures and methods.
• Ability to develop, implement and/or coordinate activities for the protection and restoration of IT systems services and capabilities.
• Skill in providing guidance for the implementation of IT security policies in the development and operation of network systems.
• Ability to develop recommendations on information systems security protocols impacting Agency IT policies or programs.
• Ability to implement IT security training and awareness programs.
• Skill in oral communication sufficient to participate on inter-agency workgroups/committees involving systems administration issue or changes.
• Skill in written communication sufficient draft Program related communication/responses to stakeholders.

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.

*If you have part-time work experience, read this: EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures.