Information Technology Specialist (ISSO)
What you'd do
This vacancy is being filled through the Office of Personnel Management's Direct Hire Authority. All applicants who meet the basic & minimum qualification requirements will be forwarded to the selecting official for consideration. Traditional rating & ranking of applications and veteran's preference does not apply. This position is part of the, Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board & will be responsible to lead valuable risk analysis outputs & collaborate risk management activities.
Major duties
Develops plans, techniques, and metrics to improve the effectiveness of cybersecurity and privacy practices. Make decisions that are data driven and recommend metrics that measure cybersecurity and privacy protection performance. Works in collaboration with the CISO in developing a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy for the agency, including leveraging DNFSB's cybersecurity and privacy program as a mission enabler. Evaluates the impact of new cybersecurity guidance on current programs and recommends changes to existing policies and processes to ensure compliance and responsiveness. Advises System Owners of risks to their systems and assisting System Owners in completing and maintaining the appropriate A&A documentation as per DNFSB security policies. Assists System Owners in ensuring customer controls are fully implemented. Provides leadership and managerial direction to subordinate staff responsible for routine cybersecurity operations. Reviews deliverables for consistency and accuracy. Makes recommendations for improvements to improve information security.
What you need to qualify
Applicants must carefully review the information in the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section for important information and instructions pertaining to the multi-hurdle assessment process for this position. Basic Qualifications for Information Technology (IT) Specialist (ISSO) position(s): You must possess IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. (You must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of these four competencies on your resume, if you do not, you will be rated ineligible for further consideration.) 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 the four competencies above, you must meet the following: Specialized Experience Requirement: At the GS-14 level, you must meet the following qualification: Must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-13) in the Federal Service that has given you the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the duties the position. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Managed information technology (IT) security projects that require extensive knowledge of IT hardware/software technology; Prepared IT systems documentation to support system certification/accreditation in accordance with FISMA, FedRAMP, and/or other Federal guidelines or regulations; Provided technical guidance and interpretation of IT cybersecurity policies, processes and procedures and privacy guidance for the management and protection of agency information and assets, including the protection of personally identifiable information (PII), controlled unclassified information (CUI), and other sensitive information that is received, transmitted, and stored in information systems; Led the development of system security plans, privacy threshold assessments, plans of actions & milestones (POA&M) and other documentation to support system authorization activities; Developed scenarios in support of disaster recovery, contingency planning, breach response and other annual exercises; and Monitored and evaluated system compliance with IT security requirements; and Assisted in IT-related audits, such as the annual FISMA audit. Selective Placement Factor: This position requires a current and valid certification in order to be found qualified. Please provide a current and valid copy of one (1) of the five (5) certifications below in your application package. Failure to provide a current and valid copy of the certification will result in loss of consideration. ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP); or ISACA Certified Information Security Manager (CISM); or ISACA Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA); or GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC); or GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED) Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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