IT Specialist (INFOSEC)
Company
Department of the Treasury - Bureau of the Fiscal Service
Location
Multiple Locations
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Summary
The position is located at the Bureau of the Fiscal Service, Information & Security Services, ICAM Division, Authentication Services Branch, responsible for coordinating technical aspects of supported technologies with administrative matters such as problem / incident management, standard /policy management, budget analysis, project management, configuration management, data call response, and security services.
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Conditions of Employment
- A one year probationary period may be required.
- Must successfully complete a background investigation. Periodic reinvestigation is required no later than five years after selection and at least every succeeding five years.
- Public Trust - Background Investigation will be required.
- Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
- Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
- If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
- Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
- Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
- This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. For more information about individual rights, Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights - FBI, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI, and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov).
This announcement is issued under the "direct-hire" authority. Consistent with 5 U.S.C. 3304(a)(3) and OPM regulations (5 CFR 337 Subpart B) on direct-hire: All candidates who meet all the qualifications and other eligibility requirements may be referred for consideration. Competitive examining rules providing for rating and ranking and veterans' preference do not apply.
- Please refer to "Conditions of Employment."
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- Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
Qualifications
You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year and indicate number of hours worked per week on your résumé.
Specialized Experience:
For the GS-12, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility at the GS-11 level in the Federal service or equivalent, which have equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience for this position includes experience performing IT security administration work that involves ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, networks, and data, as well as experience analyzing and applying advanced software and systems methods, theories, and research techniques to the investigation and solution of complex and advanced technical problems.
Examples of this experience could include:
- Experience in the technical engineering of enterprise IT systems; OR
- Experience developing and automating security hardening procedures; OR
- Hands-on experience Designing and implementing solutions with Ansible, Git, Puppet, Bamboo, Docker or other DevOps tools.
AND
In addition to meeting specialized experience, applicants must have proficiency in each of the four competencies listed below:
- Attention to Detail, such as monitoring system performance, providing workload forecasts, and making recommendations regarding the need for system upgrade, augmentation, or replacement.
- Customer Service, such as coordinating and developing project plans and procedures for new implementations for customers.
- Oral Communication, such as providing technical and security advice and assistance to other IT Specialists.
- Problem Solving, such as recommending or implementing corrective actions to restore services.
For the GS-11, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility at the GS-09 level in the Federal service or equivalent, which have equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience for this position includes experience performing IT security administration work with clear precedents, under limited supervision, as well as, experience analyzing and applying software and systems methods, theories, and research techniques to the investigation and solution of complex and advanced technical problems.
Examples of such experience could include:
- Server operating systems (OS) administration experience performing OS installation, configuration and management in an enterprise network environment; OR
- Experience assisting with implementing security hardening procedures for server operating systems; OR
- Experience with Ansible, Git, Puppet, Bamboo, Docker or other DevOps tools.
AND
In addition to meeting specialized experience, applicants must have proficiency in each of the four competencies listed below:
- Attention to Detail, such as ensuring the integrity of servers and data that comprise infrastructure components.
- Customer Service, such as being responsible for security of customer servers and network components.
- Oral Communication, such as providing technical guidance, training, and instruction to lower grade IT Specialists.
- Problem Solving, such as performing and supporting IT studies in which alternatives are set forth or derived.
OR
You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows:
- Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or
- 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.
Attach a copy of transcript or list of college courses designating semester or quarter hours earned to ensure proper credit.
The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year and indicate number of hours worked per week on your résumé.
Specialized Experience:
For the GS-12, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility at the GS-11 level in the Federal service or equivalent, which have equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience for this position includes experience performing IT security administration work that involves ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, networks, and data, as well as experience analyzing and applying advanced software and systems methods, theories, and research techniques to the investigation and solution of complex and advanced technical problems.
Examples of this experience could include:
- Experience in the technical engineering of enterprise IT systems; OR
- Experience developing and automating security hardening procedures; OR
- Hands-on experience Designing and implementing solutions with Ansible, Git, Puppet, Bamboo, Docker or other DevOps tools.
AND
In addition to meeting specialized experience, applicants must have proficiency in each of the four competencies listed below:
- Attention to Detail, such as monitoring system performance, providing workload forecasts, and making recommendations regarding the need for system upgrade, augmentation, or replacement.
- Customer Service, such as coordinating and developing project plans and procedures for new implementations for customers.
- Oral Communication, such as providing technical and security advice and assistance to other IT Specialists.
- Problem Solving, such as recommending or implementing corrective actions to restore services.
For the GS-11, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility at the GS-09 level in the Federal service or equivalent, which have equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience for this position includes experience performing IT security administration work with clear precedents, under limited supervision, as well as, experience analyzing and applying software and systems methods, theories, and research techniques to the investigation and solution of complex and advanced technical problems.
Examples of such experience could include:
- Server operating systems (OS) administration experience performing OS installation, configuration and management in an enterprise network environment; OR
- Experience assisting with implementing security hardening procedures for server operating systems; OR
- Experience with Ansible, Git, Puppet, Bamboo, Docker or other DevOps tools.
AND
In addition to meeting specialized experience, applicants must have proficiency in each of the four competencies listed below:
- Attention to Detail, such as ensuring the integrity of servers and data that comprise infrastructure components.
- Customer Service, such as being responsible for security of customer servers and network components.
- Oral Communication, such as providing technical guidance, training, and instruction to lower grade IT Specialists.
- Problem Solving, such as performing and supporting IT studies in which alternatives are set forth or derived.
OR
You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows:
- Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or
- 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.
Attach a copy of transcript or list of college courses designating semester or quarter hours earned to ensure proper credit.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
OTHER INFORMATION:
- For the GS-11, we will not pay relocation expenses.
- For the GS-12, factors such as cost effectiveness, labor market conditions and difficulties in filling the position will be reviewed in determining if payment of relocation expenses is in the best interest of the Government.
- We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
- This is a bargaining unit position.
- The following locations are represented by their corresponding NTEU chapter:
Parkersburg, WV - NTEU Chapter 190; Kansas City, MO - NTEU Chapter 225 - This position is a critical sensitive position.
- We offer opportunities for telework, per signed agreement.
- We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.
Our comprehensive benefits are very generous. Our benefits package includes:
- Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, bonuses and incentive awards.
- Eleven paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year.
- Access to insurance programs that may be continued after you retire.
- A wide choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre-existing conditions, and no waiting periods. We pay a substantial amount (up to 75%) of the health insurance premiums. [remove if a temp appointment]
- A retirement program which includes employer-matching contributions.
- Learn more about Federal benefits programs at: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay_and_Benefits
The Bureau of the Fiscal Service offers challenging and meaningful work, opportunities for advancement and internal movement to a different career path, a competitive salary, work/life balance, and generous benefits. Maximum telework and flexible work schedule options are also available. Incentives such as student loan repayment, recruitment and relocation incentives, and advanced annual leave accrual may be offered. Some remote work opportunities exist. Approval of these incentives and flexibilities are based on the position, business requirements, applicant/employee qualifications and performance, and other work-related factors.
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