Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist
What you'd do
This position is located in the Department of Justice, Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys (EOUSA), Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), Enterprise Operations, Platforms, and Solutions Staff (EOPS). The OCIO advises agency clients on national issues regarding the design, modernization, use, sharing, and performance of information resources of the United States Attorneys' offices (USAOs) and EOUSA.
Major duties
This Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist serves as the principal contacts for the coordination, implementation, and/or enforcement of information security policies. If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for providing Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist support in the U.S. Attorney's Office, Executive Office for United States Attorneys, located in Columbia, South Carolina; Washington, District of Columbia, focusing in the areas of Information Systems Security; IT Project Management; and Cybersecurity Policy and Planning. Typical work assignments will include: Managing information technology projects related to information security of EOPS programs to develop, manage, and oversee execution of cybersecurity compliance, ATT/ATO process, and routine assessments for unique IT services or products. Providing cybersecurity oversight to project contract staff, issuing guidance and direction on cybersecurity compliance for project execution. Conducting on-site and remote analyses of information systems standard security products and associated systems. Assisting in providing strategic vision and ensures the implementation and maintenance of security controls in accordance with the Security Plan (SP) and Department of Justice (DOJ) policies Providing information security policy and planning within parameters of component-wide guidance and directives, performing IT planning and policy activities focusing on USAO needs and requirements. Participating in implementation of systems security policies, guidelines and procedures related to web-based applications, network, and systems designs.
What you need to qualify
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required competencies and specialized experience for the respective grade level in which you are applying: Competencies: 1) Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work or data and reviews own work to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency with standards. 2) Customer Service - Developing and maintaining relationships with customers, anticipating and assessing the current and future information technology needs of customers, and developing or identifying information technology products or services that are tailored to meet customer needs. 3) Decision Making - Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change. 4) Information Management - Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information; organizes and maintains information or information management systems. 5) Interpersonal Skills - Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations. 6) 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. 7) Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. 8) Teamwork - Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals. 9) Technical Competence - Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues Applicants must meet or exceed the minimum proficiency levels for the required competencies listed above and experience for the grade level(s) for which they are applying. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Such experience is typically gained in the IT field or through the performance of work where the primary concern is IT. To qualify at the GS-13 level, you must possess: Specialized Experience: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service performing (obtained in either the public or private sectors) (3) of the (4) duties listed below: Providing technical advice, guidance, or recommendations to management and other technical specialists on critical IT security issues; Utilizing methods and procedures to protect information systems and data by ensuring their availability, authentication, confidentiality, or integrity; Applying information systems security concepts, methods, architecture, or project management methods to review and evaluate security policies; Ensuring the implementation of security policies and plans that ensure a robust level of protection is provided for applications and databases. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here.
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