Supervisory IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC/Deputy Chief Information Security Officer)

You must meet the Basic Requirements and the Specialized Experience to qualify for Supervisory IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC/Deputy Chief Information Security Officer), as described below.

For GS- 15: Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level GS-14 in the Federal Service.

Specialized Experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform the duties of the position successfully, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.

Qualifying specialized experience for GS-15 includes:

1. Applying cybersecurity theories, concepts, practices, and emerging issues, as well as project management methods and concepts sufficient to: plan, develop, and coordinate agency-level information security programs and strategies; e.g., the agency security operations center program or security governance program; and formulate agency-level cybersecurity program initiatives in response to critical security issues.
2. Representing an IT cybersecurity program at senior and executive levels; providing expert technical advice and guidance on appropriate application of technology to meet current and future cybersecurity requirements, and overseeing program implementation.
3. Applying project management techniques and analytical processes to the planning, design, and implementation of new and improved systems; and reviewing the application of IT solutions including IT cost estimates.
4. Coordinating agency-wide implementation of cybersecurity defense strategies to ensure the protection of the IT infrastructure.

Additional to the above specialized experience, for all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below.

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.

DOL seeks to attract and retain a high-performing and diverse workforce in which employee differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse customers we serve. DOL fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration, flexibility, and fairness so that all individuals can participate and contribute to their full potential.