Information Technology Specialist

Summary

This serves as a public notice for the use of the Direct Hire Authority in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 3327 and 3330 and 5 CFR 330. These positions are to be filled under the OPM Government-Wide Direct Hire Authority for Information Technology Specialist (Information Security) Positions for grades GS 09-15. Under this recruitment procedure, applications will be accepted for the location identified in this Public Notice. Applicants must follow the directions of the " How to Apply" section.

Duties

This direct hire public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a selection.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Recruitment Incentive:Recruitment, relocation or other incentives may be offered if found to be in the best interest of the government.
• 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.

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• 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.