Summary
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Duties
As an IT Specialist (INFOSEC), at minimum you will:
- Ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, networks, and data through the planning, analysis, development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of information systems security programs, policies, procedures, and tools.
- Administers information technology (IT) principles, methods, and security products to protect and maintain the availability, integrity, confidentiality, and accountability of information system resources.
- Implements and advises on IT security policies and procedures to ensure the protection of information transmitted from installation using Local Area Networks (LAN), Wide Area Networks (WAN).
- Accomplishes risk analysis, security testing, and certification due to modifications or changes to computer systems.
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Applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below.
- 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.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
- Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Completion of a Financial Disclosure (OGE-450) is required by this position.
- Incumbent may be required to carry a Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) cellular device and maintain a personal working cell/home telephone at all times.
- Overtime may be required.
- Status and non-status applicants selected under this authority are required to serve a mandatory one-year probationary period.
Applicants must meet all the required qualification requirements, including education, and any selective placement factors described below by the closing date of this announcement. If you are qualifying based on education OR if there are mandatory education requirements listed below, you MUST submit a copy of your college transcript with your application.
Must have IT-related experience demonstrating EACH of the four competencies listed below:
- 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.
Applicants applying for the GS-9 grade level must have at least 1 full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 level in the Federal service which provided you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
- Developing policies and procedures to ensure information systems reliability and accessibility and to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data.
- Conducting risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs.
- Conducting systems security evaluations, audits, and reviews.
- Participating in network and systems design to ensure implementation of appropriate systems security policies.
- Assessing security events to determine impact and implementing corrective actions.
Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree.
Applicants applying for the GS-11 grade level must have at least 1 full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 level in the Federal service which provided you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
- Knowledge of the customary approaches, techniques, and requirements appropriate to an assigned computer applications area or computer specialty area in an organization;
- Planning the sequence of actions necessary to accomplish the assignment where this entailed coordination with others outside the organizational unit and development of project controls; and
- Adaptation of guidelines or precedents to the needs of the assignment.
Ph. D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.
Applicants applying for the GS-12 grade level must Have at least 1 full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service which provided you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
- Experience in executing the Department's mission and programs.
- Experience in keeping current with developments in IT management functions and procedures.
- Experience in using evaluations and analysis methodology.
- Experience in preparing clear, accurate, concise, logical, and coherent reports that portray the facts, emphasize the significant details and substantiate all recommendations and assertions made.
Applicants applying for the GS-13 grade level must have at least 1 full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service which provided you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
- Experience in using evaluation and analysis methodology.
- Experience in keeping current with developments in IT management functions and procedures.
- Experience in preparing clear, accurate, concise, logical, and coherent reports that portray the facts, emphasize the significant details and substantiate all recommendations made.
- Experience in making oral and written presentations, selling ideas, negotiating points of view and resolving conflicts.
Applicants applying for the GS-14 grade level must have at least 1 full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service which provided you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
- Experience in applying and interpreting IT systems security principles, concepts, and methods.
- Experience in establishing and maintaining the IT infrastructure protection environment.
- Experience in staying current with new and updated IT security developments.
- Experience in interpreting and applying project management principles and methods.
- Experience in coordinating the implementation of security programs across multiple platforms.
- Experience in establishing vulnerability reporting criteria.
Applicants applying for the GS-15 grade level must have at least 1 full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service which provided you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
- Experience in applying and interpreting advanced IT systems security principles, concepts, and methods.
- Experience in developing and interpreting policies, procedures and strategies governing the planning and delivery of services.
- Experience providing expert technical advice, guidance and recommendations.
- Experience in staying current with new and updated IT security and network developments.
- Experience in interpreting and applying project management principles and methods.
- Experience in coordinating the implementation of security programs and network operating systems across multiple platforms.
- Experience in establishing vulnerability reporting criteria.
Education
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
For the GS-09 Position you may substitute education for specialized experience: You must have completed two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education, Master's or equivalent graduate degree (You MUST submit transcripts to verify your claim).
For the GS-11 Position you may substitute education for specialized experience: You must have completed at least three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree (You MUST submit transcripts to verify your claim).
For the GS-12 Position: There is no substitution for experience at this grade level.
For the GS-13 Position: There is no substitution for experience at this grade level.
For the GS-14 Position: There is no substitution for experience at this grade level.
For the GS-15 Position: There is no substitution for experience at this grade level.
Additional information
- For reasonable accommodation at the U.S. Department of State, please contact the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations at (202) 663-3474 or OAA@state.gov.
- If eligible, telework agreements may be permitted with supervisory approval.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Telework eligibility and security clearance requirements may vary for such similar positions.
- Recruitment Incentive:Recruitment, relocation or other incentives may be offered if found to be in the best interest of the government.
- Benefits
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
This position is announced under a government-wide Direct Hire Authority (DHA) for INFOSEC positions in the GS-2210 series. Under this Direct-Hire authority, applicants are required to meet minimum qualification requirements at the grade level(s) of interest. Veteran's Preference, Schedule A, Category Rating, and other methods of consideration DO NOT APPLY. If you are selected, we will review your resume and required documents to determine if you meet the qualifications for this position, specifically the specialized experience, and Knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) necessary to perform the duties of the job.
Your resume serves as the basis for qualifications determinations and must highlight your relevant and significant work experience as it relates to this job opportunity.
Current Civil Service employees would, therefore, be given new appointments to the Civil Service. Current Federal employees may be required to serve a new probationary period (5 CFR 315.802(b).
As vacancies occur and selection(s) are made, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies:
- Professional knowledge of the Department's mission, programs, organization, and structure.
- Knowledge of trends and current developments in IT management functions and procedures.
- Knowledge of trends and current developments in IT security, including the current threat environment as well as strategies and techniques to protect information and information systems.
- Knowledge of the Federal statutory and regulatory environment as it relates to IT systems acquisition, development, implementation, and operation, including security requirements.
- Professional knowledge of evaluation and analysis methodology.