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IT Specialist (INFOSEC)
Location:
Austin, TX
Description:
Summary NOTE: Based on current hiring restrictions, selectees may be subject to additional approvals prior to an offer being extended. The position is located at the Bureau of the Fiscal Service (FS); Deputy Assistant Commissioner (DAC) for Security Services; Information Assurance Division, Security Assessment Branch, responsible for assessing the security of Fiscal Service and Franchise customer information systems by performing Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A) IT security reviews. Duties The following are the duties of this position at the GS-12. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position.- Perform Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A) IT security reviews and related activities for all Fiscal Service and customer organization systems in accordance with the organization's (includes FS and the customers internal guidance) SA&A process. Serve as project lead or a project team member, as appropriate. Assess IT system security against applicable Fiscal Service, Treasury, and Federal requirements (such as those from FISMA, NIST, OMB and other sources) for compliance. Review documentation, interview key personnel, conduct tests, and examine evidence of adherence to relevant policy and procedure.- Perform in-depth analysis and/or security testing of information systems, using a wide variety of tools and techniques. Evaluate test results for accuracy, probability, and impact. Report issues to system owners and technical subject matter experts; retest as needed to validate corrective actions. Administer and monitor the implementation of corrective actions to ensure continued compliance and system security.- Implement and maintain multiple IT security assessment software tools with little direct supervision. Review and recommend new or revised security authentication technology and/or software.- Serve as a team member in designing and implementing IT initiatives, with a specific focus on the security implications of design or operational decisions. Develop recommendations to correct vulnerabilities identified by assessments. Furnish technical assistance and advice to ensure security is considered throughout the system's lifecycle.- Develop solicitation documents, and the evaluation of vendor responses, to ensure appropriate security requirements are addressed. Requirements Conditions of Employment A one year probationary period may be required. Must successfully complete a background investigation. Periodic reinvestigation is required no later than five years after selection and at least every succeeding five years. Public Trust - Background Investigation will be required. Complete a to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the or are exempt from having to do so. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the . Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel. This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. For more information about individual rights, , , and . This announcement is issued under the "direct-hire" authority. Consistent with 5 U.S.C. 3304(a)(3) and OPM regulations (5 CFR 337 Subpart B) on direct-hire: All candidates who meet all the qualifications and other eligibility requirements may be referred for consideration. Competitive examining rules providing for rating and ranking and veterans' preference do not apply. Key Requirements: Please refer to "Conditions of Employment." Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying. Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. Qualifications You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or . One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year and indicate number of hours worked per week on your résumé. Specialized Experience: For the GS-12 , you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility at the GS-11 level in the Federal service or equivalent, which have equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience for this position includes experience performing IT security work sufficient to participate in identifying and writing specifications and assessments to meet IT security requirements regarding the testing need of the applications or network server levels per customer requirements.Examples of such experience could include:- Performing security assessments and Information Technology (IT) security reviews to ensure compliance; AND- Leading IT security related projects. AND In addition to meeting specialized experience, applicants must have proficiency in each of the four competencies listed below:- Attention to Detail, such as analyzing security testing of information systems.- Customer Service, such as developing recommendations to correct vulnerabilities identified by assessments.- Oral Communication, such as persuading officials to accept and implement recommendations on corrective actions for identified vulnerabilities.- Problem Solving, such as developing documents to address evaluations of vendor responses. For the GS-11, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility at the GS-09 level in the Federal service or equivalent, which have equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience for this position includes experience performing structured IT security work using testing tools to develop more in-depth experience promoting awareness of security issues among management and ensuring sound security principles are reflected in organizations visions and goals.Examples of such experience could include:- Assisting with security assessments and IT security reviews; AND- Participating on IT security-related projects. AND In addition to meeting specialized experience, applicants must have proficiency in each of the four competencies listed below in their IT-related experience:- Attention to Detail, such as reviewing documentation, such as FISMA, NIST, OMB and other sources for changes and updates regarding IT security compliance.- Customer Service, such as communicating across division lines and also with external regarding IT security matters.- Oral Communication, such as drafting comments for management response to proposed security rules and regulations.- Problem Solving, such as serves on a team in designing and implementing IT initiatives, with a specific focus on the security implications. OR You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: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.Attach a copy of transcript or list of college courses designating semester or quarter hours earned to ensure proper credit. The degree is 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. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.Your application includes your résumé, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your résumé includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your résumé may result in a "not qualified" determination. Rating : Your application will be evaluated in the following areas: Technical, Planning & Evaluating, Problem Solving, and Communication. Referral : All candidates who meet all the qualifications and other eligibility requirements may be referred for consideration. Competitive examining rules providing for rating and ranking and veterans' preference do not apply.If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee (eligible for the ) you must receive a score of 90 or better to be rated as "well qualified" to receive special selection priority. Required Documents A complete application includes 1. A résumé , 2. Vacancy question responses, and 3. Submission of any required documents. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).Please ensure all required documents, including any required work samples, narratives, or other materials as stated in this announcement, are attached to your application package. All applicants are required to submit a résumé either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. (Cover letters are optional.) To receive full credit for relevant experience, please list the month/date/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your résumé. We suggest that you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your résumé to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions. Please view . CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (CTAP) OR INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP) DOCUMENTATION : If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee, click for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible. EDUCATION DOCUMENTATION: For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of courses showing title, number of credits, grade, and date of completion.A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to . If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Refer to the . PDN-9c01aa33-ebd8-4398-94c0-7a912c97fb16
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Bureau Of The Fiscal Service
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May 10 on Professional Diversity Network
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