IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)
What you'd do
This position is located at Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Inspector General, Deputy Inspector General. As an IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC), you will be responsible for the development and delivery of a comprehensive information security and privacy program for the HUD OIG.
Major duties
**IMPORTANT PLEASE READ** This announcement contains a two-phase process. Upon completion of Phase 1, you must click on the exclusive link to complete the manual assessment. The second phase it will take one hour, at a minimum, to complete. As an IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC), you will: Be responsible for the engineering and maintenance of HUD OIG's Identity and Access Management (IAM) systems. Be responsible for the development of HUD OIG information security policies, standards and procedures. Provide management and technical support for the design, development and implementation of AIS security plans, disaster recovery and continuity of operations plans, and risk assessments. Serve as a Contracting Officers Representative. As COR, responsibilities include preparing statements of work, evaluation of prospective vendors, recommendations, and contract monitoring upon reward. Implement security policy for AIS resources for which OIG has direct operational responsibility. Administer the program, including establishing reporting criteria, coordinating with the Office of Investigations as appropriate, and coordinating with other computer security organizations. Ensure the integration of INFOSEC programs and services and develop solutions to integration/interoperability issues; design, develop, and manage INFOSEC architecture and applications that meet current and future IT security requirements and apply and extend, enhance, or optimize the existing IT Security architecture.
What you need to qualify
You must meet the following requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. Specialized experience for the GS-14 is one year (52 weeks) of experience at the GS-13 level or equivalent in the public or private sectors, which is directly related to the position as listed in this announcement and has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience includes: - Skill in applying, advanced IT principles, concepts, methods, standards, and practices sufficient to provide sound guidance, technical advice and recommendations to management on all security policies and procedures; AND - Managing a small investigative network performing duties in multiple, affiliated roles such as systems administration, network security, and implementing network updates/changes; AND - Identifying, documenting, and implementing recommendations to ensure network compliance with the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), and/or identifying the need for risk assessments where necessary; AND - Conducting forensic analysis/review of electronic evidence, network logs, and security device output relating to the investigation of attacks, intrusions, and threats against an organization's computer and network infrastructure. In addition to meeting specialized experience, individuals must meet proficiency levels in each of the following IT competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Decision Making, Information Management, Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Technical Competence For Phase 2, you will access the exclusive link to complete the manual assessment provided at the end of the questionnaire. For the required proficiency levels and competency definitions, please see the following link: Competency-Based Qualification Standard for the Information Technology Management Series, 2210 Time-in-Grade: In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable: For the GS-14, you must have been at the GS-13 level for 52 weeks. Time After Competitive Appointment: Candidates who are current Federal employees serving on a non-temporary competitive appointment must have served at least three months in that appointment.
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