IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Information Technology Series 2210 Alternative A . Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have or will have within 120 days of the close of this vacancy at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade, GS-11 or equivalent under other pay systems. Specialized experience includes planning and monitoring cybersecurity assurance initiatives, reviewing, drafting and recommending security changes to cybersecurity assurance policies and procedures; evaluating risk and vulnerability, implementing mitigating improvements, and disseminating IT security tools and procedures; systems testing and evaluation, and performance management methods sufficient to plan and conduct security authorization reviews and risk analysis for new and installed systems or networks and assess and advise on security measures and countermeasures; AND I have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the following four competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, and Problem Solving. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-­grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. 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. Knowledge of and skill in applying IT security functions, techniques, and capabilities including programming languages and techniques, relational database principles, microcomputer operation, and the network operating system. 2. Knowledge of information systems requirements and techniques in carrying out project assignments of considerable difficulty. 3. Ability to analyze component interrelationships and evaluate IT systems design prototypes and IT applications from an operational perspective. 4. Ability to gather facts and use effective analytical and evaluative methods to assess information and make sound decisions and solve a variety of computer software problems. 5. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Click on “Learn more about this agency” button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to perform IT system analysis and develop solutions with emphasis in the Cybersecurity and Information Assurance disciplines. Projects typically involve analysis of large, complex systems and are characterized by significant departures from established practice.