Clarification from the agency

These positions will be filled through the Office of Personnel Management's Direct Hire Authority for the occupation and is open to all U.S. citizens.

If you are selected as an IT Cyber Security Specialist, your responsibilities would include, but would not be limited to:

• Provides planning, analysis, implementation and maintenance of information systems to ensure the availability of security programs, policies, and procedures utilized within the OIG which enable the integrity and confidentiality of networks, systems and data to remain protected.
• Develops and implements security policies and procedures for the OIG, and reports to the unit supervisor (ISSM) and the OIG's Chief Information Officer (CIO) on the performance of OIG security programs.
• Interprets DOJ and government-wide information security guidance as means to establish security standards, policies that are appropriate for the OIG's systems and networks.
• Identifies, implements, develops, and assess common IT security controls; develops and updates SSP, and coordinates with the Information System Owner, any changes to the IT system and assesses the security impact of those changes.
• Serves as principal information assurance engineer on all matters involving the security of OIG systems; ensures systems are operated in accordance with current Department policies; prepares and disseminated OIG ITD-related security guidance. Oversees OIG network security reporting, oversight of development, implementation and evaluation of information system security program policy.

Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• You must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• You must be registered for the Selective Service, if applicable.
• You must successfully pass and are subject to random drug screenings.
• You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• You may be subject to a probationary period.

Qualifications

DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using 5 U.S.C., Section 3304 and 5 CFR Part 337, Subpart B, which is the OPM approved government-wide direct-hire authority.

Basic Requirement

1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

1. Lead ISSO security activities, develop and maintain SSPs, security controls,
   and authorization packages in compliance with FISMA and agency policy.
2. Oversee vulnerability management and incident response, coordinate with
   agency CERT/JSOC, implement patches, document POA&Ms, and drive timely
   remediation.
3. Conduct system certification and accreditation, review security
   documentation, assess risk, and advise leadership on system authorization
   and continued operation.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. You will be evaluated by a panel of subject matter experts through the following assessment process:

Resume Review: Your resume will be reviewed to determine your technical qualifications.

Interview: Applicants who pass the resume review may be invited to an interview with an interview panel and/or selecting official.

Position qualifications will be evaluated for the following competencies:

This is a Direct Hire Authority position. Veterans' preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to positions filled under this announcement. For more information on OPM's authorization of Direct Hire Authority, please visit https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/direct-hire-authority/#url=Overview.

To preview the application questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12857805

Probationary Information: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

-Your performance and conduct;
-The needs and interests of the agency;
- Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
- Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period or trial periodyour employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

• Resume: A current resume showing relevant experience. Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages. If your resume exceeds the two-page limit, you will be removed from consideration for this announcement- see USAJOBS for formatting requirements. Include relevant employment history as outlined below for each job:
  • Official position title( if Federal, include series/grade),
  • Employer name and contact information,
  • Start and end dates (for full consideration you must include month and year),
  • Indicate full-time or number of hours worked per week if part-time, and
  • A list of duties performed and accomplishments

• Schedule A documentation (if applicable)
  • DOJ welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities and is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department.
• CTAP/ICTAP documentation (if applicable)
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and (for scored examining) score 85 or better on established ranking criteria OR (for category rating criteria) rate equivalent to the Highly Qualified or better category using established category rating criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp.
• The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP): provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and (for scored examining) score 85 or better on established ranking criteria OR (for category rating criteria) rate equivalent to the Highly Qualified or better category using established category rating criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp.

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