Summary
The Information Technology Specialist (Security) position is located in the Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Administrative Systems Office (ASO), Security and Data Integration Staff (SDIS). The SDIS is responsible for administering and overseeing the system security requirements for various Human Resources, Financial, Facilities and AO Support applications and information systems.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
This vacancy announcement is open to the public. This position allows for situational, and recurring telework, but does not qualify for full-time or telework.
Duties
This position will report to the Chief of the Security and Data Integration Staff (SDIS), Administrative Systems Office (ASO), Department of Administrative Services (DAS). The SDIS is seeking a self-motivated and experienced Information Technology Specialist (Security) to join its team. This position will serve as an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) administering and overseeing the system security program for the various applications and information systems within the Human Resources, Financial, Facilities and AO Support portfolios. The incumbent will be the primary advisor to the Chief and Deputy Chief of the SDIS and various Portfolio Managers on information security matters pertaining to assigned applications and systems. The incumbent will be providing recommendations concerning safeguarding of technical security controls employed within or inherited by an information system to determine the overall effectiveness of the controls; and reviewing information systems to identify potential security weaknesses, recommends improvements to address vulnerabilities, implement changes and documents upgrades.
The duties of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Communicating Judiciary security policies, procedures, and safeguards for all applications and information systems.
- Developing and maintaining security documentation including, system security plans, incident response plans, contingency plans, and all security documentation.
- Analyzing and advising on the risk and remediation of security issues based on reports from vulnerability assessment scanners, patch management tools, and emerging threat information.
- Ensuring risk assessments are conducted periodically to re-evaluate the security and risk posture of the system and mitigation strategies as well as assessing the impact of new requirements.
- Developing remediation plans, along with stakeholders, for discovered vulnerabilities and documents in Plan of Actions Milestones.
- Assisting with investigations into security violations related to applications and information systems; and ensuring corrective actions are implemented and information security incidents are handled in accordance with Judiciary policies and procedures.
- Participating in associated security and change control boards for applications and information systems; and evaluating the risk impact of proposed changes to the Judiciary.
- Conducting meetings and briefings with Project Managers, Portfolio Managers, Business Owners, and System Owners on the state of security for the systems.
- Ensuring information security is addressed in the development and acquisition process of all applications and information systems consistent with the Judiciary's System Development Life cycle (SDLC).
- Ensuring security assessments and continuous monitoring activities are conducted for all applications and information systems to ensure effective implementation of and compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Creating, maintaining, and updating security related documentation for all applications and information systems including, risk assessments, system security plans, security manuals, contingency plans, and incident response plans.
- Coordinating the tracking of remediation actions to mitigate risks in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Working with system and business stakeholders to determine the information type and system impact levels and determine the control baseline for protection of those systems and data.
- Ensuring Judiciary policies, procedures, and practices are followed related to the applications and information systems.
- Validating engineered information security and application security controls meet the specified requirements.
- Reviewing new and existing information security technologies to support secure engineering across SDLC phases.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- All information is subject to verification. Applicants are advised that false answers or omissions of information on application materials or inability to meet the following conditions may be grounds for non-selection, withdrawal of an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed.
- Selection for this position is contingent upon completion of OF-306, Declaration of Federal Employment during the pre-employment process and proof of U.S. citizenship for competitive status positions or conversion to a competitive status position with the AO. If non-citizens are considered for hire into a temporary or any other position with non-competitive status or when it is confirmed by the AO Human Resources Office there are no qualified U.S. citizens for a competitive status position (unless prohibited by a law or statue), non-citizens must provide proof of authorization to work in the U.S. and proof of entitlement to receive compensation. Additional information on the employment of non-citizens can be found at USAJOBS Help Center | Employment of non-citizens/. For a list of documents that may be used to provide proof of citizenship or authorization to work in the United States, please refer to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.
- All new AO employees will be required to complete an FBI fingerprint-based national criminal database and records check and pass a public trust suitability check.
- New employees to the AO will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights/responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/.
- All new AO employees are required to identify a financial institution for direct deposit of pay before appointment.
- You will be required to serve a trial period if selected for a first-time appointment to the Federal government, transferring from another Federal agency, or serving as a first-time supervisor. Failure to successfully complete the trial period may result in termination of employment.
- If appointed to a temporary position, management may have the discretion of converting the position to permanent depending upon funding and staffing allocation.
Qualifications
Applicants must have demonstrated experience as listed below. This requirement is according to the AO Classification, Compensation, and Recruitment Systems which include interpretive guidance and reference to the OPM Operating Manual for Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions.
Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one full year (52 weeks) (preferably 5 or more years) of specialized experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of this position. Specialized experience must demonstrate experience in ALL areas defined below:
- Managing an information security program for IT applications and infrastructure;
- Developing system security plans and supporting documentation;
- Experience remediating security weaknesses including Plan of Action and Milestones (POAMs) and documenting controls, processes, and improvements; and
- Knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 or other Federal Guidance.
Highly Desired:
- Experience supporting the Federal Government as an ISSO.
- Knowledge of current security tools, hardware/software security implementation.
- Knowledge of communication protocols and encryption techniques/tools.
Applicants with the following certification is highly desirable:
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Education
This position does not require education to qualify. However, a bachelor's degree (BA or BS) from a four-year college or university in information technology, computer science, or a related field is highly desired.
Benefits
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your resume and supporting documentation and compare this information to your responses on the occupational questionnaire to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this job. If you meet the minimum qualifications for this job, we will evaluate your application package, to assess the quality, depth, and complexity of your accomplishments, experience, and education as they relate to the requirements listed in this vacancy announcement.
You should be aware that your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification. If a determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume and/or narrative responses, you will be assigned a rating commensurate to your described experience. Failure to submit the mandatory narrative responses will result in not receiving full consideration and/or rating credit. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you, withdrawing an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed.
Required Documents
For this job announcement the following documents and/or information are required:
- Resume - Any written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications.
- Citizenship - Include country of citizenship on resume.
- Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) - All applicants outside of the AO must submit a copy of your latest SF-50 to verify current or former Federal employment status.
- Veterans Preference documentation - Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214), if applicable Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference (SF-15) and an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces, certifying to the veteran's present receipt of compensation.
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
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 05/22/2024 to receive consideration.
To begin, click
- Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
- You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
- You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
- To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12402494
Next steps
After a review of your complete application is made, you will be notified of your rating and referral to the hiring official if determined qualified. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.
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