IT Cybersecurity Specialist
What you'd do
The Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) serves as the IT hub of the U.S. Department of Labor. We develop, maintain and protect IT solutions and data across our 27 agencies to enable mission outcomes through technology and service. OCIO continually enhances federal IT and digital capability with a focus on cybersecurity and customer experience to serve America's wage earners, job seekers and retirees.
Major duties
The position may be located at any of the DOL office locations, if available. The advertised salary range reflects the minimum and maximum pay for all locations. Final salary will be determined based on the selectee's assigned duty station in accordance with applicable locality pay tables. The role supports the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) and its Directorate of Cybersecurity, which consists of the following divisions: Cybersecurity Governance, Cybersecurity Authorization, and Security Operations Center. Under the direction of the Department's Chief Information Security Officer(CISO), the Directorate manages the enterprise-wide organizational risk associated with the operation of unclassified and classified information systems through a distribution model that provides resiliency in the face of evolving threats. Major duties include, but are not limited to: Independently plan, execute, and complete complex cybersecurity assignments, applying advanced knowledge of information security principles, federal requirements, and enterprise IT environments. Implement and validate compliance with FISMA, NIST SP 800-53, and the Risk Management Framework (RMF) by assessing controls, documenting artifacts, and recommending corrective actions. Conduct formal security assessments, audits, and reviews, including evaluating controls, collecting evidence, and making risk determinations to ensure regulatory and departmental compliance. Monitor enterprise systems to ensure cybersecurity controls remain effective and aligned with federal requirements. Work collaboratively across IT, development, operations, and business units to identify, analyze, and resolve cybersecurity risks. Ensure security requirements are integrated into new and modernized systems, cloud solutions, and emerging technologies. Suggest and implement practical security solutions to meet compliance and operational requirements. Evaluates existing methods and procedures and recommends improvements for enhanced security and operational efficiency. Partner with IT teams to identify, mitigate, and remediate vulnerabilities and ensure security measures are fully integrated. Maintain accurate and complete information in CSAM and prepares standard or recurring cybersecurity reporting. Participate in security awareness initiatives and stays current with evolving data privacy and cybersecurity trends to strengthen organizational security practices.
What you need to qualify
For GS-11: Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-09 in the Federal Service. Specialized Experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform the duties of the position successfully, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Applicants must meet ALL statements below to be found qualified. Qualifying specialized experience for GS-11 includes: Experience implementing FISMA, NIST, and RMF frameworks to meet required security and privacy controls. Experience conducting enterprise IT security reviews and risk assessments to ensure compliance with federal requirements. Experience analyzing cybersecurity data to draw conclusions and provide well-supported recommendations. In addition to the above specialized experience, individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the following competencies listed below. 1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. 5. Teamwork - Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals. 6. 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. OR EDUCATION: Ph.D or equivalent Doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a Ph.D. or equivalent Doctoral degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks.
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