IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the NH-2210 IT Management Series. 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. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled. Attention to Detail – Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 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. 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. Problem Solving – Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have, or within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement will have, IT-related experience demonstrating each of the following competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, Problem Solving AND have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience which is equivalent to Federal experience at the next lower grade (GS-11) level, pay band (NH-02), or equivalent (pay schedule, pay band, etc.) and is described in detail in my resume. An example of creditable specialized experience includes: assisting with the creation of policies that reflect system security objectives; Assessing security controls based on Cybersecurity principles and tenets; Integrating information security requirements into the acquisition process; using applicable baseline security controls as one of the sources for security requirements; ensuring a robust software quality control process; and/or establishing multiple sources (e.g., delivery routes, for critical system elements); aiding in the identification of critical infrastructure systems with information communication technology that were designed without system security considerations. 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: Knowledge of risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk) Knowledge of cyber threats and vulnerabilities Knowledge of cybersecurity and privacy principles used to manage risks related to the use, processing, storage, and transmission of information or data Knowledge of incident response and handling methodologies Knowledge of system life cycle management principles, including software security and usability 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, IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC), NH-2210-03 is to ??????provide installation support for a variety of Information Technology (IT) activities.