IT Specialist (Infosec)- P

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience qualifications. 

To qualify for the Grade 15, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equal or equivalent to the GS-14, it must include:

• Experience in providing in-depth and independent information technology leadership or guidance/consulting which includes outreach and planning across various environments on IT Security issues and IT activities designed to ensure, protect, and restore IT systems, services, operations requirements and capabilities. 
• Experience in planning, directing, IT Modernization efforts across various environments to improve IT Service delivery and experience in participating in the collection and analysis of technical data associated with the agency IT Security programs; maintain continued technical liaison with the appropriate staff elements throughout an agency.
• Experience in preparing and presenting various reports, briefings, summaries, inspection guidance, and progress reports pertaining to IT Security and experience initiating, directing, and participating in the full life cycle of IT Security appraisals and network penetration testing of across various environments and operationally diverse agency facilities.

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:

1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.

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All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.