Location: Rockville, MD
Company: HHS Careers
GA: $ 60,314 - $113,706WASHINGTON, DC & ROCKVILLE, MD: $64,957 - $122,459 Duties WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY As an Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC), you will use your knowledge of and experience with The Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) to optimize business results and customer experience by: Developing and executing a wide range of IT strategic cybersecurity plans, operational concepts, policies/practices, and briefings affecting or touching across cybersecurity practices and operations within the HHS.
Providing system security support to ensure a secure posture is in place for systems that support key program areas. Verifying application/system security
postures are implemented as stated. backssing alternative approaches to resolving issues and applying mastery knowledge of a wide range of analytical methods to backss and evaluate the status, effectiveness, and efficiency of IT programs assigned.
Evaluating compliance with IT security requirements and effectiveness of system security safeguards ensuring secure access by reviewing system changes for security implications; overseeing/conducting security system/application; coordinating ongoing risk monitoring, threat management and mitigation; and managing delivery risks/logical escalation related to delivery requirements. Requirements Conditions of Employment U. S. Citizenship required
Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service - http: //www.
sss. gov Suitable for federal employment Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. All information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation. Documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS " E-Verify" System. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
Financial disclosure statement may be required. Probationary (or trial) period may be required. Qualifications WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR For all grades , to be considered eligible you must meet the requirements in BASIC REQUIREMENTS and SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE. BASIC REQUIREMENTS: You must meet the education or competencies below: Undergraduate or Graduate Education: 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- Competencies: You must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four (4) 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 backss 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. AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: For GS-09: A. Have one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Participating in the development of systems security contingency plans and disaster recovery procedures. Providing guidance and assistance in implementing IT security policies and procedures in the development, maintenance, and/or operations of networked systems.
Assisting in conducting meetings and training on IT systems, policies, and issues. For GS-11: A. Have one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Maintaining automated data processing operating through performance of IT security and information assurance activities. Implementing IT security policies and procedures in the development, maintenance, and/or operations of networked systems. For GS-12: Have one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service.
Specialized experience for this position includes: Maintaining automated data processing operating through performance of IT security and information assurance activities. Implementing IT security policies and procedures in the development and operations of network and telecommunication systems, mainframe personal computing, videoconferencing, infrastructure software and server support. For the GS-12 grade level, education cannot be substituted for specialized experience. Documenting experience: IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC.
WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume.
Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational application questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. In accordance with Office of Personnel Management policy, federal employees are assumed to have gained experience by performing duties and responsibilities appropriate for their official series and grade level as described in their position description. Experience that would not normally be part of the employee's position is creditable, however, when documented by satisfactory evidence, such as a signed memorandum from the employee's supervisor or an SF-50 or SF-52 documenting an official detail or other official assignment.
The documentation must indicate whether the duties were performed full time or, if part time, the " percentage of times" the other duties were performed. It is expected that this documentation is included in the employee's official personnel record. In order to receive credit for experience in your resume that is not within the official series and grade level of your official position, you must provide a copy of the appropriate documentation of such experience as indicated above.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through national Service programs (e. g. Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) and other organizations (e. g. professional; philanthropic; religious; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to gain employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. If such experience is on a part-time basis, you must provide the average number of hours worked per week as well as the beginning and ending dates of the experience so it can be fully credited.
How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with any interested selecting official(s) at HHS. Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions across HHS.
In accordance with Executive Order 12564 of September 14, 1986, The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is A Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs, on or off duty, by Federal employees is inconsistent not only with the law-abiding behavior expected of all citizens, but also with the special trust placed in such employees as servants of the public. Note: This vacancy will be filled through OPM's Direct Hire Authority. Veterans' Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to positions filled under this announcement.
Please for more information on OPM's Authorization of Direct Hire authority" Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Applications will be evaluated against the basic qualifications. Qualified candidates will be referred for consideration in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management direct hire guidelines. Veteran's Preference does not apply to the direct hire recruitment procedures. Selections made under this announcement will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Current civil service employees would, therefore, be given new appointments to the civil service.
To preview the application questionnaire, click the following link: Required Documents Submission of a resume alone IS NOT a complete application. You must provide a complete online Application Package which includes: Your Resume. You are encouraged to use the USAJobs online resume builder to ensure that all required information is in your resume. Your resume must clearly articulate how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the qualifications section of this announcement and it must support your responses to the application questionnaire.
For each position you must describe your duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities. Your resume must also include the day, month, and year that you began and ended for each position held. Full-time employment will be assumed unless otherwise stated on your resume. Part-time employment will be prorated in crediting experience. Not providing this information may result in the lowering of your backssment score or an ineligible rating. For resume writing guidance, please visit the or view their. For Most Effective Resumes Tips visit: A complete Application Questionnaire.
Other Supporting Documents Other Supporting Documents: (Only Submit if applicable to you. ) College transcript (if qualifying all or in part based on your education) CTAP/ICTAP Documentation A copy of your RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate, notice of disability annuity termination, or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement; A copy of your SF-50 " Notification of Personnel Action'', documenting your RIF separation, noting your positions, grade level, and duty location, and/or Agency certification of inability to place you through RPL, etc.
A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential. For Résumé Tips visit: For Application Tips visit: For additional information about USAJOBS visit the Help Center: You are not required to submit official documents at this time; copies are sufficient. 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. 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. PDN-9ad9d77d-c6e6-4c9a-abd2-860f921ba516
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