Supervisory IT Cybersecurity Specialist

Executive Office for Immigration Review • Alexandria, VA

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About The Position

This position is located in the Office of Information Technology, Executive Office for Immigration Review, U. S. Department of Justice. This position leads cyber operations within the Office of Information Technology, overseeing staff, vulnerability management, incident response, security compliance, system security, supply chain risk, and security planning. This is a Competitive Service position; additional positions may be filled from this announcement within 90 days of certificate issuance.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Must complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check which includes a drug screening.
• May be required to complete a one-year probationary period.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31st 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
• If selected, may be required to disclose financial information in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines.
• Salary payments must be by direct deposit to a financial institution.
• Must complete a USA Hire assessment, meet minimum qualifications, and complete a structured interview to determine referral eligibility.
• One year at the GS-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 level.
• Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities/competencies related to the work of this position, normally attained through the equivalent of one year of specialized experience at the GS-13 level or equivalent, or obtained through other means.
• Analyzing information systems to ensure compliance with Federal and commercial cybersecurity laws, regulations, and standards.
• Providing cybersecurity advice on implementation plans, standard operating procedures, maintenance documentation, and maintenance training materials.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to lead the implementation of security controls and risk management procedures.
• Demonstrate general competencies at the minimum proficiency level for the GS-14 level: Attention to Detail (Level 4, Advanced), Customer Service (Level 4, Advanced), Decision Making (Level 3, Intermediate), Information Management (Level 4, Advanced), Interpersonal Skills (Level 4, Advanced), Oral Communication (Level 3, Intermediate), Problem Solving (Level 4, Advanced), Teamwork (Level 4, Advanced), Technical Competence (Level 4, Advanced).

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and technical direction to staff responsible for providing information and security management of cybersecurity policies, principles, and practices.
• Analyzes DOJ information systems to ensure compliance with current commercial and government cybersecurity standards.
• Direct a team of vulnerability managers, incident responders, analysts and insider threat specialists to help minimize the risk to the DOJ information systems.
• Collaborates with the DevSecOps and Project Management teams to enhance security designs, security architecture, implementation, operations, and compliance.
• Renders advice to senior management officials on cybersecurity systems, processes and operations to meet user requirements for the security management of program information.

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: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed