Information Technology Specialist (infosec)

SummaryThese positions are to be filled under the OPM Government-Wide Direct Hire Authority for IT Management (INFOSEC) Positions for grades GS 09-15. This serves as a public notice for the use of the Direct Hire Authority in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 3327 and 3330 and 5 CFR 330. Under this recruitment procedure, applications will be accepted for each location/ installation identified in this Public Notice. There may or may not be actual/projected vacancies at the time you submit your application. Learn more about this agency Help Overview Accepting applications Open & closing dates 04/01/2022 to 12/31/2022 Salary $54,727 - $176,300 per year Pay is determined by geographic location and grade level. Pay scale & grade GS 9 - 15 Help Locations Anchorage, AK few vacancies Berkeley, CA few vacancies Los Angeles, CA few vacancies Menlo Park, CA few vacancies Show more locations (54) San Diego, CA few vacancies Boulder, CO few vacancies Golden, CO few vacancies Grand Junction, CO few vacancies Jefferson, CO few vacancies Lakewood, CO few vacancies Westminster, CO few vacancies Washington, DC few vacancies Miramar, FL few vacancies Atlanta, GA few vacancies Ames, IA few vacancies Idaho Falls, ID few vacancies Scoville, ID few vacancies Batavia, IL few vacancies Chicago, IL few vacancies Lemont, IL few vacancies Warrenville, IL few vacancies Lexington, KY few vacancies Paducah, KY few vacancies Baton Rouge, LA few vacancies Hackberry, LA few vacancies New Orleans, LA few vacancies Boston, MA few vacancies College Park, MD few vacancies Germantown, MD few vacancies Weldon Spring, MO few vacancies Charlotte, NC few vacancies Plainsboro, NJ few vacancies Albuquerque, NM few vacancies Carlsbad, NM few vacancies Los Alamos, NM few vacancies Las Vegas, NV few vacancies Niskayuna, NY few vacancies Schenectady, NY few vacancies Upton, NY few vacancies West Valley, NY few vacancies Cincinnati, OH few vacancies Fernald, OH few vacancies Piketon, OH few vacancies Albany, OR few vacancies Pittsburgh, PA few vacancies Aiken, SC few vacancies Charleston, SC few vacancies Oak Ridge, TN few vacancies Freeport, TX few vacancies Houston, TX few vacancies Winnie, TX few vacancies Moab, UT few vacancies Charlottesville, VA few vacancies Newport News, VA few vacancies Hanford, WA few vacancies Richland, WA few vacancies Morgantown, WV few vacancies Location Negotiable After Selection, United States few vacancies Remote job No Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Appointment type Multiple Appointment Types Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive Promotion potential None Job family (Series) 2210 Information Technology Management Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk Trust determination process Suitability/Fitness Announcement number CY-22-OCDH-2210-11445926-DH Control number 646355800 Help This job is open to Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees who meet the definition of a ''surplus'' or ''displaced'' employee. The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Clarification from the agency U.S. Citizens This direct hire public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection. Help DutiesThis series covers positions that evaluate the adequacy of, and recommend new or revised, IT security policies, standards, and procedures; review and analyze IT aspects of proposals and integrity studies to determine adequacy and conformity with security requirements; conduct or participate in assessments, audits, appraisals, program reviews, and inspections and surveys, as needed, ensuring effective operations of assigned program areas; analyze existing and/or proposed IT systems for the purpose of identifying and resolving associated security risks by recommending, coordinating and/or employing state-of-the-art technology and cost-effective solutions relative to electronic data acquisition, storage, manipulation, management, movement, control, display, switching, interchange, transmission, encryption and assurance. As an IT Specialist (INFOSEC), at minimum you will: Ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, networks, and data through the planning, analysis, development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of information systems security programs, policies, procedures, and tools. Administers information technology (IT) principles, methods, and security products to protect and maintain the availability, integrity, confidentiality, and accountability of information system resources. Implements and advises on IT security policies and procedures to ensure the protection of information transmitted from installation using Local Area Networks (LAN), Wide Area Networks (WAN). Accomplishes risk analysis, security testing, and certification due to modifications or changes to computer systems. Help Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. This employer participates in the e-Verify program. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Subject to satisfactory security and suitability requirements. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Positions are located agency-wide and may be filled as permanent, term, or temporary with a full-time or part-time work schedule. Pay will vary by geographic location. Appointments made with this authority may be processed as a new appointment into the Civil Service. The vacancies filled through these appointments have varying levels of background investigative requirements, up to?a Top Secret -?DOE ''Q'' clearance. All applications will expire every 120 days. In order to continue receiving consideration for these positions, it is necessary to ensure your application remains active by re-applying/updating every 120 days. Applicants will be limited to selecting their top 4 duty location preferences. If selected, Location Negotiable does count as one of the 4 duty location preferences of the applicant. This vacancy announcement will be used to fill STEM positions. QualificationsSPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. In addition to the competencies, a qualified candidate''s online application and resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service. The specialized experience listed are the minimum requirements for the series, each particular vacancy may have additional experience necessary to meet the applicable grade level. A qualified candidate''s online application and resume must demonstrate the above competencies and at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for these positions are defined as: Specialized Experience: GS-09: You must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience includes, but is not limited to: Conducting risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed information systems to the network to identify weaknesses, risks, and protection needs etc. using programs designed specifically for this purpose. Installing and maintaining software and hardware, controls current versions and future releases of applications software, and documents the physical configuration of an information system. Ensuring that the hardware and software components of the network infrastructure are properly configured and that the security features and controls appropriate to the intended level of system operation are properly set. GS-11: You must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service. Evaluate and initiate appropriate action on requests to satisfy new/unique requirements for the security of various operating systems. Maintaining systems, networks, security, and connectivity to ensure sound security principles. Supporting information security activities, initiatives policies, procedures and programs. GS-12: You must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Maintaining systems, networks, security, and connectivity to ensure sound security principles. Utilizing computer-based system applications and software including databases and inventory systems sufficient to monitor and track program requirements (i.e., SharePoint), milestones and schedules. Testing and maintaining network infrastructure including software and hardware to ensure sound security principles. Evaluate and initiate appropriate action on requests to satisfy new/unique requirements for the security of various operating systems. GS-13: You must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Integrating, maintaining, and enhancing information management and information technology programs to provide systems, tools, and analytical capabilities. Maintaining and coordinating activities (such as Network/IT Infrastructure Upgrades, Network/IT Resource deployment or Net) to support an organization''s office automation efforts. Supporting information security activities, initiatives policies, procedures and programs for the security of various operating systems. Coordinating development and implementation of policies and standards for classified network systems regarding sharing and safeguarding classified information. GS-14: You must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Integrating, maintaining, and enhancing information management and information technology programs to provide systems, tools, and analytical capabilities. Managing an organization''s office automation efforts to integrate, maintain, and enhance the organization''s information management and information technology programs to provide systems, tools, and analytical capabilities in support of the organization''s mission and operations. Utilizing computer-based system applications and software including databases, computer-aided design, and inventory systems sufficient to monitor and track program requirements (i.e., SharePoint), milestones and schedules. Coordinating development and implementation of policies and standards for classified network systems regarding sharing and safeguarding classified information computer network. GS-15: You must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service. Implementing, managing, maintaining, and coordinating activities (such as Network/IT Infrastructure Upgrades and Network/IT Resource deployment) both technical/non-technical, for short/long-term milestones to support an organization''s office automation efforts. Integrating, maintaining, and enhancing information management and information technology programs to provide systems, tools, and analytical capabilities. Providing in-depth and independent information technology guidance, services, advice, and recommendations to leadership on information security matters. Performing network monitoring and intrusion detection ensuring sound security principles. ''Experience'' refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. OPM Qualification Standards for the GS-2210 series can be found at the following website: OPM Qualification Standards for the GS-2210 series. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered ''well qualified'' you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. This public notice may be used to fill multiple positions as needed; therefore, applicants must meet the qualifications at the time the applications are reviewed.EducationEducation Substitution for GS-09: Possess a master''s degree or equivalent graduate degree 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; or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree may be substituted. Education Substitution for GS-11: Possess a 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. There is no education substitution for experience at grade levels GS-12, 13, 14 or 15. If selected, official transcripts may be requested.Additional informationThe U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine. Due to COVID-19, the agency is currently in a maximum telework posture. If selected, you may be expected to telework upon your appointment. As employees are permitted to return to the office, you may be required to report to the duty station listed on this announcement, even if your home/temporary telework site is located outside the local commuting area. Your position may be eligible for workplace flexibilities which may include remote work or telework options, and/or flexible work scheduling. These flexibilities may be requested in accordance with the DOE Workplace Flexibilities policy. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE. Status and Non-Status applicants from outside DOE selected under this authority are required to serve a mandatory one (1) year probationary period. A DOE career status employee selected for this position may be required to serve a new one (1) year probationary period, pursuant to 5 CFR 315.802. Positions may be designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) and subject to testing for illegal drug use. A negative drug test must be obtained prior to being appointed into these positions and will be subject to random testing thereafter. This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection. More than one selection may be made under this hiring authority. Some positions may require completion of a probationary period of up to 1 (one) year. Many positions require successful completion of a background investigation. Positions may be filled at varying levels of leadership, ie Team Lead, Manager, Supervisor. Supervisory positions may require a 1-year probationary period, if not yet completed. New employees to the Department of Energy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit the links at the bottom of this page or visit the FedsHireVets website. Position may require you to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I USOGE, 6/08). For additional information and to obtain the form, please visit the Office of Government Ethics. EEO Policy: help.usajobs.gov/index.php/EEO_Policy_Statement Reasonable Accommodation Policy: help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Reasonable_Accommodation_Policy_Statement Veterans Information: help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Veterans_Information Selective Service Registration: Read more Help 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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. This position is announced under a government-wide Direct Hire Authority (DHA) for INFOSEC positions in the GS-2210 series. Under this Direct-Hire authority, applicants are required to meet minimum qualification requirements at the grade level(s) of interest. Veteran''s Preference, Schedule A, Category Rating, and other methods of consideration DO NOT APPLY under Direct-Hire Authority regulations. Appointments made under this authority will be processed as new appointments to the Civil Service. Current Civil Service employees would, therefore, be given new appointments to the Civil Service. Current Federal employees may be required to serve a new probationary period (5 CFR 315.802(b). If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses you provided in your online questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation before the vacancy closes, you may be rated ''ineligible'', ''not qualified'', or your score may be adjusted accordingly. Successful candidates will possess the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):Attention to DetailComplianceInformation Resources Strategy and PlanningInformation Systems/Network SecurityLeadershipTechnical CompetenceTechnical Problem Solving You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date (12/31/2022) of this announcement. To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, click Help 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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you''re a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you''re eligible under their policies. To apply for this position, you MUST provide a complete application package which includes: Your RESUME showing all relevant work experience (paid and unpaid) including: duties performed; full name and address of the each employer; start and end dates (month/day/year); work schedule (part-time, full-time, number of hours if intermittent); salary; and any completed education and training (program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date). Cover Letter, optional, expressing additional information not covered in your resume. Transcripts, if specific educational requirements are indicated in this job announcement. Unofficial transcripts or any report listing institution, course title, credits earned (semester or quarter hour) and final grade is acceptable. It is your responsibility to provide adequate proof that you meet the educational requirements. Veterans'' Preference documentation,if applicable, DD-214 Member Copy 4 showing type of discharge/character of service; current active duty members- certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions dated within 120 days; SF-15 Form and related documentation; VA letter. For more information visit the USAJOBS Help Center & OPM CHCOC website for VOW information. Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program documentation, if applicable(e.g., Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.) For more information see the OPM Guide to Career Transition. Failure to submit any of the above mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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