IT Specialist (INFOSEC)

Smithsonian Institution • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The IT Specialist serves as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) in the Information Technology Branch, IT Operations, Office of Operations at the National Museum of African American History and Culture. The role is responsible for information security procedures that help ensure compliance with requirements for safeguarding the museum’s IT network infrastructure.

The specialist develops and implements procedures for the annual IT infrastructure security plan to protect data transmission and storage media from unauthorized access. The position reviews network equipment and server configurations against vendor documentation and other resources to ensure that suitable security defenses and deterrents are in place. It also reviews network security vulnerabilities, coordinates with computer security and network support teams to address findings, and establishes procedures to monitor, identify, and report suspected or actual information system security breaches affecting infrastructure equipment, software, stored data, computer outputs, or the physical environment.

Requirements

• Demonstrated IT-related experience covering all nine competencies: attention to detail, customer service, decision making, information management, interpersonal skills, oral communication, problem solving, teamwork, and technical competence.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal Service.
• Specialized experience developing and implementing information security procedures that ensure IT security compliance.
• Specialized experience reviewing network security vulnerabilities and working with network support teams to address security breaches.
• Specialized experience applying the Availability, Integrity, and Confidentiality (A-I-C) information systems security triad to protect information systems from unauthorized access.
• Candidates for promotion must meet applicable qualification requirements, including one year of time-in-grade at the next lower grade level, within 30 days of the announcement closing date.
• Pass a pre-employment background investigation.
• Maintain a bank account for direct deposit or electronic transfer.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service.
• Submit a resume of no more than two pages that describes relevant experience; applicants should not copy the announcement language directly.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procedures for the annual IT infrastructure security plan to protect data transmission and storage media from unauthorized access.
• Review router, switch, server, firewall, IDS, and IPS configurations against vendor documentation and other resources to ensure appropriate security defenses are implemented.
• Review network security vulnerabilities and work with computer security and network support teams to resolve security findings.
• Establish and implement procedures for monitoring, identifying, and reporting suspected or actual information system security breaches affecting IT infrastructure equipment, software, stored data, computer outputs, or the physical environment.

Benefits

• Federal Government comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, leave, life insurance, long-term care insurance, and retirement program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Recruitment incentives may be authorized, subject to availability and approval; an incentive may require a service agreement.

What This Job Offers

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