Supervisory IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC)

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. Typical work assignments include, but are not limited to: Serving as an expert consultant to functional teams to assist them in anticipating, identifying, evaluating, mitigating and minimizing risks associated with IT systems vulnerabilities. Identifying issues and obtaining authoritative resolution of issues pertaining to conflicts among CISA functional areas, technical areas, or divisions. Ensuring that the implemented security safeguards are adequate to assure the integrity, availability and confidentiality of the information being processed, transmitted or stored consistent with the level of sensitivity of that information. Reviewing and evaluating security incident response policies. Developing policy or advocating for changes in policy that will support new initiatives or required changes/enhancements. Consulting with customers to evaluate functional requirements and translating functional requirements into technical solutions. Providing expert assessments of proposed design measures' feasibility, based on broad knowledge of parameters imposed by the IT infrastructure and operations. Leading, coordinating, communicating, integrating, and being accountable for the overall success of the program, ensuring alignment with agency or enterprise priorities. Advising employees on administrative subjects such as performance, work duties or leave request. Identifying employee developmental or training needs to ensure successful growth.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Complete the initial online assessment and USA Hire Assessment, if required.
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service, see http://www.sss.gov/
• 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.
• A final offer of employment is contingent upon a negative drug test result.
• After appointment, you may be subject to periodic random drug testing.
• Experience must be Information Technology (IT)-related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate.
• You 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.
• For more information, see Competency-Based Qualification Standard for the Information Technology Management Series, 2210.
• At least one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level (or equivalent) performing at least two of the following duties: Assessing technical controls, system designs, and/or incident response capabilities to protect sensitive information; Resolving complex technical issues with internal and external stakeholders; Translating mission and functional requirements into technical security solutions; Coordinating technical activities and initiatives to meet organizational priorities; OR Providing technical leadership, including assigning work and identifying employee development needs.
• All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

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

• Serving as an expert consultant to functional teams to assist them in anticipating, identifying, evaluating, mitigating and minimizing risks associated with IT systems vulnerabilities.
• Identifying issues and obtaining authoritative resolution of issues pertaining to conflicts among CISA functional areas, technical areas, or divisions.
• Ensuring that the implemented security safeguards are adequate to assure the integrity, availability and confidentiality of the information being processed, transmitted or stored consistent with the level of sensitivity of that information.
• Reviewing and evaluating security incident response policies.
• Developing policy or advocating for changes in policy that will support new initiatives or required changes/enhancements.
• Consulting with customers to evaluate functional requirements and translating functional requirements into technical solutions.
• Providing expert assessments of proposed design measures' feasibility, based on broad knowledge of parameters imposed by the IT infrastructure and operations.
• Leading, coordinating, communicating, integrating, and being accountable for the overall success of the program, ensuring alignment with agency or enterprise priorities.
• Advising employees on administrative subjects such as performance, work duties or leave request.
• Identifying employee developmental or training needs to ensure successful growth.

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.
• Learn more about federal benefits.
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What This Job Offers

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