Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC) (12 month Register)

Duties

WHAT IS THE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DIVISION?

Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.

A description of the business units can be found at :

Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas :

Criminal Investigation - Tech Operations and Investigative Services

The following are the duties of this position at the full working level :

• Leading the implementation of security programs designed to anticipate, assess, and minimize system vulnerabilities, coordinating the implementation of security programs across platforms (Tier I, II and III) and establishing vulnerability reporting criteria.
• Reviewing proposed new systems, networks, and software designs for potential security risks, recommending mitigation or countermeasures, and resolving integration issues related to the implementation of new systems within the existing infrastructure.
• Providing authoritative advice to other specialists in disaster recovery, business continuity, and operating systems security, and developing and implementing IRS-wide guidelines.
• Developing contingency plans (Disaster Recovery or Business Continuation Plans for information technology systems) to ensure availability and accessibility of network resources in the event of emergencies.
• Developing long-range plans for IT security systems that anticipate, identify, evaluate, mitigate, and minimize risks associated with IT systems vulnerabilities.

RequirementsConditions of Employment

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National and provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.

Qualifications

Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or one year of experience refers to full-time work;

part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement OR time of referral :

BASIC REQUIREMENT (For all grades) :

Experience must include Information Technology (IT) related experience that demonstrates each of the following four competencies : 1) Attention to Detail, 2) Customer Service, 3) Oral Communication and 4) Problem Solving.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE :

GS-13 LEVEL : You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service.

GS-14 LEVEL : You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service.

Education

For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent.

Additional Information

• A 1-year probationary period is required.
• Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit / Electronic Funds Transfer.
• This is a non-bargaining unit position.
• Tour of Duty : Day Shift
• Telework Eligible Positions : Telework eligible positions do not guarantee telework.

Required Documents

The following documents are required and must be provided with your application :

• Online Application - Questionnaire
• Education - See Education Section above
• Registration / License (If Applicable) - active, current registration / license
• High School Diploma (or equivalent)

How to Apply

This Direct Hire Public Notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.

Agency Contact Information

IRS Cincinnati External

CI - Tech Operations and Investigative Services

1111 Constitution Ave NW

Washington, DC 20224

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