Job summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Major duties

You will review and implement operational information systems security implementation policy and guidelines. You will conduct reviews of information systems to include vulnerability assessments and identify risk level and recommend corrective action and protective measures. You will advise on matters related to cybersecurity and develop and maintain a cybersecurity program for the organization that focuses on risk management and full security compliance while maintaining operations.

Qualification

FOR DS-04: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or DS-03 pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Implement and enforce Information System (IS), Platform Information Technology (PIT), Standalone, and Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) system cyber security policies and procedures; 2) Research and define, as necessary, cyber security related documentation/policy; 3) Initiate protective or corrective measures when a cyber-security incident or vulnerability is discovered; 4) Maintain current and accurate Risk Management Framework (RMF) assessments, authorizations, and documentation. FOR DS-05: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or DS-04 pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Advising on matters related to cybersecurity and develop/maintain a cybersecurity program for the organization that focuses on risk management and full security compliance while maintaining operations; 2) Ensure periodic testing and audits are conducted to assess the security posture of the information systems; 3) Ensure that all requirements are in place to support Risk Management Framework (RMF) accreditation requirements for information systems and coordinate information system security inspections, tests, and reviews; 4) Evaluate infrastructures and make recommendations on how to operate securely and manage risk to support operations. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Education

The following education may be substituted for specialized experience, at the DS-04 level: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree Graduate Education: 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.

Evaluations

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation. If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.