Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist

These positions are to be filled under the OPM Government-Wide Direct Hire Authority for Cyber Positions for grades GS 12-15.

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.

Ensure all your application information is up to date and in order before applying for this opportunity.

Duties : Requirements :

Requirements :

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov.
• If selected, your appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• If selected, you may be required to complete a one year 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.
• Positions may be covered by a bargaining unit. Bargaining unit will vary by departmental element, grade, and / or location.
• Positions may be a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to applicant testing and random drug testing thereafter. Failure to test or a positive result on random drug tests conducted after appointment may result in removal from Federal employment.
• Positions may require submittal of a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of entering the position and annually.
• This position does not support 100% remote work. You will be required to report physically to the official reporting worksite as specified by the supervisor, but no less than 2 days per pay period.

Qualifications :

You must meet both the Basic Requirement and the Specialized Experience to qualify for this series as described below.

BASIC REQUIREMENT : Applicants must have IT-related education and experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below at a proficiency level equivalent to the next lower grade level in federal service.

• Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Customer Service - Works with clients and customers to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations.
• Oral Communication - Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information.
• Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :

In addition to the basic requirement, 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.

Specialized experience for these positions is defined as :

GS-12 : You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-11). Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting at least 2 of 4 of the following :

• Assisting with monitoring and evaluating systems' compliance with IT security requirements;
• Following standard procedures to implement IT security policies and procedures in the development and operation of network systems;
• Participating in the collection and analysis of technical and management data associated with cyber security programs;
• Participating in activities designed to ensure, protect, and restore IT systems, services and capabilities.

GS-13 : You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-12). Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting at least 2 of 4 of the following :

• Developing, implementing, and coordinating activities designed to ensure, protect, and restore IT systems, services and capabilities;
• Monitoring and evaluating systems' compliance with IT security requirements;
• Providing advice and guidance on implementing IT security policies and procedures in the development and operation of network systems;
• Ensuring proper protection of evidence used in investigating computer crimes.

GS-14 : You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-13). Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting at least 2 of 4 of the following :

• Providing technical advice, counsel, and instruction on cyber security issues;
• Initiating, directing, and participating in the full life cycle of cyber security appraisals and network penetration testing;
• Integrating information systems security with other security disciplines;
• Evaluating and certifying systems or network accreditation.

GS-15 : You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-14). Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting at least 2 of 3 of the following :

• Presenting data to an audit team, performing spot audits, defending compliance positions or creating plans and procedures designed to meet industry, company, or governmental policies or regulatory requirements;
• Developing and recommending new and / or revised inspection, evaluation, and penetration testing methodologies for cyber security appraisals;
• Leading the development of long-range plans for IT security systems.

NOTE : There is no substitute of education for experience at any of these levels.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include : volunteer work done through National Service programs;

as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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 will be used to fill multiple positions as needed, therefore referral lists may be issued daily. Applications must be submitted and qualification requirements met by 11 : 59 p.

m. ET each day in order to be referred on any certificates issued the following day.

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