This vacancy is for an IT Specialist (INFOSEC) in the National Telecommunications and Information Administration within the Department of Commerce.

Duties

As an Information Technology Specialist (Information Security), you will perform the following duties: Leads the development, implementation, documentation, and maintenance of Assessment and Accreditation (A&A) and Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes for IT systems. Leads enterprise-level operational and application security initiatives to ensure compliance with FISMA, NIST, NTIA, and Department of Commerce guidance and standards baselines. Leads and manage tasking and initiatives for Security Operations, Security Compliance & Privacy Operations functions. Responds to and resolves security problems with software, hardware and systems. Provides expertise in remediation of classified and unclassified computer incidents. Analyzes network monitoring and scanning results. Performs security analysis of system risks/vulnerabilities. Manage IT Security Awareness Training Program Develops or assists in producing IT security policies, procedures, and plans in response to OMB, legislative and Departmental requirements. Configures network scanning tools and performs vulnerability scanning on NTIA systems. Serves as the Information Systems Security Officer for IT systems and staff. Functions as a technical authority in all assignments. This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other IT Specialist (INFOSEC) GS-2210-13positions within the Department of Commerce in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.

Requirements

Qualifications

Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/; OPM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the Information Technology (IT) Management Series 2210 (Alternative A) Individual Occupational Requirements. To qualify at the GS-13 level: You must meet the following- BASIC REQUIREMENT: Individuals must have Information Technology (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. AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience need not have been in the federal government. You must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized IT-related experience equivalent to the GS-12 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: Performs security analysis and resolves problems with system risks/vulnerabilities to ensure compliance with information security standards; and Assists in designing information security controls for applications, networks and stand-alone devices; and Analyzes and evaluates work concerned with integrated systems of computer programs and/or computer equipment; and Performs software testing and acceptance processes; and Certifications in CISSP, Security+, and Network+. 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.

Education

There is no positive education requirement for this position.

Contacts

• Address National Telecommunications and Information Administration 1401 Constitution Ave NW Washington, DC 20230 US
• Name: Yoscheanea Green
• Email: [email protected]