IT Cybersecurity Specialist
Bureau of Industry and Security, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Summary
This vacancy is to fill
IT Cybersecurity Specialist
positions at the Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), within the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO).
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Duties
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As an IT Cybersecurity Specialist, you will perform the following duties:
Coordinate with systems architects and developers, as needed, to provide oversight in the development of design solutions, system security controls, and countermeasures (including designing and developing new cybersecurity tools/technologies).
Conduct software, hardware, and systems development, deployment or engineering to develop new and refine/enhance existing technical capabilities, ensuring full integration with security objectives, principles, and processes.
Promote adoption of modern cloud and cybersecurity architectures that drive secure application development practices; implement secure cloud and networking solutions that meet Federal Zero Trust mandates.
Identify and recommend methods for incorporating promising technologies to meet organizational cybersecurity requirements.
Build practical solutions in full consideration of lifecycle of costs, acquisitions, program and projects, management, and budget.
Conduct risk analyses, feasibility studies, and/or trade-off analyses to develop, document, and refine functional requirements and specifications and develop and maintain technical security configuration baselines.
This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other
IT Cybersecurity Specialist GS-2210-13,
full performance level, GS-14, positions within the Department of Commerce in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.
Requirements
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Conditions of employment
You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
This position requires a
TOP SECRET . Must be able to obtain and maintain the required clearance.
You must successfully pass a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use of possession of drugs.
A probationary period may be required.
Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/).
If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application.
All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
Bargaining Unit Position: No
Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE form 450): No
Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expense: Will not be paid
Education Requirement: No
Drug Test Required: This position is subject to pre-employment drug testing and random drug testing thereafter.
Pre-employment physical Required: No
Qualifications
BASIC REQUIREMENT : For the Information Technology Specialist, GS-2210 occupational series qualified (GS5-15) applicants must have Information Technology (IT) related experience demonstrating each of the following competencies:
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; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services;
Oral Communication - Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information; makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately; and
Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; and uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
In addition to the basic requirement above, applicants must also demonstrate specialized experience described below.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT : To qualify, you must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12, in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as:
Experience performing IT and/or cybersecurity work involving the development, integration, deployment, or operational support of enterprise systems and infrastructure (e.g., cloud, network, or platform environments), including applying information security principles and requirements such as access control, identity management, encryption, Zero Trust concepts, and other security controls to support the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems and data.
Experience conducting one or more of the following: risk assessments, feasibility studies, system or technology evaluations, and/or lifecycle cost and resource analyses.
Experience preparing written analyses, reports, or briefing materials, and coordinating or communicating with stakeholders to support decision-making and the implementation of IT, cybersecurity, or enterprise technology initiatives.
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/#url=Occupational-Series
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.
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.
Additional information
The following links provide information on various hiring authorities that do not fall under competitive examining procedures; however, they may enable you to apply through merit assignment procedures, or be eligible for a non-competitive appointment.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)
ICTAP and CTAP Eligibles:
CTAP and ICTAP candidates will be eligible if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a rating of 85 out of 100. Information about ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's Career Transition Resources website at: Employee Guide to Career Transition
Current or Former Political Appointees:
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
Reasonable Accommodations (RA) Requests:
If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
This vacancy is to fill
IT Cybersecurity Specialist
positions at the Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), within the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO).
Learn more about this agency
Duties
Help
As an IT Cybersecurity Specialist, you will perform the following duties:
Coordinate with systems architects and developers, as needed, to provide oversight in the development of design solutions, system security controls, and countermeasures (including designing and developing new cybersecurity tools/technologies).
Conduct software, hardware, and systems development, deployment or engineering to develop new and refine/enhance existing technical capabilities, ensuring full integration with security objectives, principles, and processes.
Promote adoption of modern cloud and cybersecurity architectures that drive secure application development practices; implement secure cloud and networking solutions that meet Federal Zero Trust mandates.
Identify and recommend methods for incorporating promising technologies to meet organizational cybersecurity requirements.
Build practical solutions in full consideration of lifecycle of costs, acquisitions, program and projects, management, and budget.
Conduct risk analyses, feasibility studies, and/or trade-off analyses to develop, document, and refine functional requirements and specifications and develop and maintain technical security configuration baselines.
This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other
IT Cybersecurity Specialist GS-2210-13,
full performance level, GS-14, positions within the Department of Commerce in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.
Requirements
Help
Conditions of employment
You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
This position requires a
TOP SECRET . Must be able to obtain and maintain the required clearance.
You must successfully pass a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use of possession of drugs.
A probationary period may be required.
Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/).
If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application.
All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
Bargaining Unit Position: No
Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE form 450): No
Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expense: Will not be paid
Education Requirement: No
Drug Test Required: This position is subject to pre-employment drug testing and random drug testing thereafter.
Pre-employment physical Required: No
Qualifications
BASIC REQUIREMENT : For the Information Technology Specialist, GS-2210 occupational series qualified (GS5-15) applicants must have Information Technology (IT) related experience demonstrating each of the following competencies:
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; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services;
Oral Communication - Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information; makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately; and
Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; and uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
In addition to the basic requirement above, applicants must also demonstrate specialized experience described below.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT : To qualify, you must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12, in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as:
Experience performing IT and/or cybersecurity work involving the development, integration, deployment, or operational support of enterprise systems and infrastructure (e.g., cloud, network, or platform environments), including applying information security principles and requirements such as access control, identity management, encryption, Zero Trust concepts, and other security controls to support the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems and data.
Experience conducting one or more of the following: risk assessments, feasibility studies, system or technology evaluations, and/or lifecycle cost and resource analyses.
Experience preparing written analyses, reports, or briefing materials, and coordinating or communicating with stakeholders to support decision-making and the implementation of IT, cybersecurity, or enterprise technology initiatives.
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/#url=Occupational-Series
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.
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.
Additional information
The following links provide information on various hiring authorities that do not fall under competitive examining procedures; however, they may enable you to apply through merit assignment procedures, or be eligible for a non-competitive appointment.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)
ICTAP and CTAP Eligibles:
CTAP and ICTAP candidates will be eligible if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a rating of 85 out of 100. Information about ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's Career Transition Resources website at: Employee Guide to Career Transition
Current or Former Political Appointees:
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
Reasonable Accommodations (RA) Requests:
If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Help
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.