IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)

Summary

Who may apply: See Hiring Path below. We may use this announcement to fill other positions in the I&T Dir. This job announcement uses the USA Hire Assessment to evaluate applicants. For more information, visit USA Hire Assessment.

Duties

• •IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC) ensuring the integrity of IA/information security (INFOSEC) functions and requirements relative to designated systems maintained within an operational environment.
• •Information System Security Manager (ISSM), implements and enforces all DoD information system Information Assurance (IA) program policies and procedures for IT applications.
• •Information System Security (ISSO), assists the ISSM in meeting their duties and responsibilities. Implements and enforces all DoD information system cybersecurity policies and procedures as defined by cybersecurity-related documentation.
• •Reviews and understands systems and software lifecycle management procedures and ensures security best practices are updated and included and provides assistance and guidance on matters pertaining to the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• •Oversees the security certification and accreditation of information systems. Develops local risk assessment policies. Develops risk assessment strategies to meet special requirements.
• •Serves as an IA point of contact for internal and external audit organizations and provides audit assistance, support, and coordination, as necessary, relating to security standards and requirements for automated information systems.

Qualifications

**This Job Opportunity Announcement is using an additional online assessment tool to evaluate applicants. Please review the HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED, REQUIRED DOCUMENTS, HOW TO APPLY and NEXT STEPS sections below for instructions. Basic Requirement: Applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating the following competencies appropriate to, or above, the level of this position. Your resume and work experience should clearly support your ability to meet these competencies and will be evaluated as part of the entire application process. Attention to Detail- experience reviewing my own information technology-related work or data and have been asked by others to review their work or data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency with standards. Customer Service- experience maintaining relationships with customers, assessing current information technology needs of customers, and developing or identifying information technology products and services that are tailored to meet customer needs. Oral Communication- briefing mid-level management and IT staff on the status of information technology systems, projects, or daily operations, including the communication of technical information to a non-technical audience. Problem Solving- identifying alternatives to address complex information technology-related issues by gathering and applying information from a variety of sources that provide a number of potential solutions. In addition to meeting the basic requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-11) in the Federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is defined as: Evaluating, maintaining, implementing and deploying Information Systems security tools, applications and software; interpreting contingency planning documents and guidelines and Information Assurance (IA) policies and procedures; developing, implementing, and coordinating activities to ensure protection of IT systems, services, and software; monitoring and evaluating system and software compliance with IT security requirements. You may qualify for consideration if meeting specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.

Education

Education is not substitutable for specialized experience at this grade level. **This Job Opportunity Announcement is using an additional online assessment tool to evaluate applicants. Please review the HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED, REQUIRED DOCUMENTS, HOW TO APPLY and NEXT STEPS sections below for instructions.