Foreign Investment Risk Compliance Monitoring Program Lead

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

This announcement is issued under the Direct Hire Authority (DHA) to recruit for positions for which there is a critical hiring need. Selectee(s) will receive a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service and may be required to serve a one year probationary period. The official title of this position is Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist, GS-2210-13/14. Typical work assignments at the full performance level include, but are not limited to: Executing technical assessments of telecommunications cybersecurity plans, policies, and overall posture for compliance with industry standards and mitigation terms intended to preserve national security within the U.S. telecommunications services sector; generate recommendations for realizing compliance requirements if not meeting best practices or achieving standards. Performing team leadership responsibilities, such as the development of internal governance; detail-focused, substantive reviews of analytic and reporting products; coordination with other team leads and leadership; the mentorship of the compliance team; and the guidance of the execution of compliance assessments and security posture analysis. Recommending telecommunications environment vulnerability corrections and risk mitigation actions based on observed incidents/events, identified vulnerabilities, and assessed threats to reduce the likelihood and impact of exploitation.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service
• All Federal employees are required to participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer for salary payments
• DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance suitable for Federal employment as determined by a background investigation
• This position may be designated as essential personnel
• This position has been identified as a drug testing designated position (TDP) for purposes of the CISA's Drug-Free Workplace Program
• All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to a drug test to screen for illicit/illegal drug use prior to receiving a final offer of employment
• Experience must be Information Technology (IT)-related
• Experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate
• Must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the required competencies listed below and must meet or exceed the minimum proficiency level established for each by grade level
• Attention to Detail (Minimum Proficiency Level: 4)
• Customer Service (Minimum Proficiency Level: 4)
• Decision Making (Minimum Proficiency Level: 3)
• Information Management (Minimum Proficiency Level: 4)
• Interpersonal Skills (Minimum Proficiency Level: 4)
• Oral Communication (Minimum Proficiency Level: 3)
• Problem Solving (Minimum Proficiency Level: 4)
• Teamwork (Minimum Proficiency Level: 4)
• Technical Competence (Minimum Proficiency Level: 4)
• At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level (or equivalent) performing at least two of the following duties: Maintaining a current CompTIA Security+ or equivalent certification; Implementing cybersecurity controls within an information system; Evaluating technical vulnerabilities and cybersecurity audits to determine potential impact and mitigation; OR Conducting audits of cybersecurity practices and/or other compliance terms (for GS-13)
• At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level (or equivalent) performing at least one of the following duties: Serving as a technical authority leading and coordinating cyber incident response and analysis; Leading systems security evaluations/audits/reviews and resolving security integration issues across systems and networks; Influencing leadership and stakeholders to adopt and implement cybersecurity findings and recommendations affecting telecommunications programs; OR Performing Information System Security Officer/Manager responsibilities for enterprise information system (for GS-14)

Nice To Haves

• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

• Executing technical assessments of telecommunications cybersecurity plans, policies, and overall posture for compliance with industry standards and mitigation terms intended to preserve national security within the U.S. telecommunications services sector
• Generate recommendations for realizing compliance requirements if not meeting best practices or achieving standards
• Performing team leadership responsibilities, such as the development of internal governance
• Detail-focused, substantive reviews of analytic and reporting products
• Coordination with other team leads and leadership
• Mentorship of the compliance team
• Guidance of the execution of compliance assessments and security posture analysis
• Recommending telecommunications environment vulnerability corrections and risk mitigation actions based on observed incidents/events, identified vulnerabilities, and assessed threats to reduce the likelihood and impact of exploitation

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed