Senior IT Specialist (INFOSEC), CG-2210-14

Summary This position is located in the Chief Information Officer Organization, Cyber Risk Management Section of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and is responsible for providing information systems security support to the system and business owners. Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill similar vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement. Responsibilities Lead and manage information security systems, including third party systems that are hosted and operated by another agency, contractor, or other sources. Guide internal and external stakeholders and IT project teams on the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Risk Management Framework (RMF) with integrating the RMF implementation into system development life cycle activities and supporting project teams with designing and implementing security controls. Develop and maintain the security categorization of systems and subsystems, and direct team of Information Systems Security Officers (ISSOs) in the execution of system security activities. Work with multiple teams and technical leaders to align them on a common vision and ensure security risks are understood and prioritized correctly. Communicate complex technical requirements to non-technical personnel, and present briefings to senior management officials on complex/controversial issues. Provide recommendations to improve the effectiveness of processes and programs, and for improving overall security posture. Requirements Conditions of Employment Background Investigation (BI) Required. Completion Of Financial Disclosure May Be Required. Qualifications Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic, religious/spiritual; community; student, social). 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. Additional qualifications information can be found here. To qualify, applicants must have completed at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the grade 13 level or above in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience leading NIST Risk Management Framework activities supporting the planning, design, implementation, assessment, operation, and management of system security controls for information technology solutions, including cloud and other third-party hosted solutions. In addition to meeting the specialized experience, your resume must also demonstrate the following IT-related competencies: u2022 Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. u2022 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. u2022 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. u2022 Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Applicants must have met the qualification requirements (including selective placement factors u2013 if any) for this position within 30 calendar days of the closing date of this announcement. For qualification determinations, your resume must contain the following for each work experience listed: Organization/Agency's Name Title Salary (series and grade, if applicable) Start and end dates (including the month and year) Number of hours you worked per week Relevant experience that supports your response to the specialized experience that is stated in the job announcement If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position. Education There is no substitution of education for the experience for this position. Additional Information Salary reflects a pay cap for this position of $255,000 If selected, you may be required to serve a probationary or trial period as applicable to appointment type. During the probationary or trial period, you will be evaluated for fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: u2022 your performance and conduct; u2022 the needs and interests of the agency; u2022 whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and u2022 whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. To read about your rights and responsibilities as an applicant for Federal employment, click here.

Created: 2025-11-19