Duties
This permanent position is eligible for 100% local telework. Selected candidates are required to live within the Washington, DC Locality Payment Area.
The incumbent carries out a wide range of complex assignments to further the goals and objectives of the Library and works under the supervision of the ISSO Section Supervisor. The incumbent performs Information Systems Security Officer support, IT project planning and management, and IT research and analysis. The incumbent provides technical analysis and support, programming needs and the performance of associated tasks.
Manages the development of short and long-range plans for IT security of systems that anticipate, identify, evaluate, mitigate, and minimize risks associated with IT system vulnerabilities.
Provides authoritative guidance related to information system security planning, as well as coordination and development of specifications to meet security requirements. Develops and reviews systems security procedures and guidance for systems processing multiple applications that require differing and conflicting security controls, and that are typically accessed by a large distributed user community. Interprets IT security policy and implements corresponding security controls covering the management, operational, and technical aspects of a system's boundary. This includes NIST SP 800-53 controls applicable to the system’s security categorization.
Implements higher-level statutory and regulatory security requirements. Ensures the Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability of IT systems through full compliance with LCR 5-410. Continually evaluates current systems security posture and monitors activities associated with IT security compliance. Manages the development of information system security plans and procedures, and ensures compliance with federal laws, related NIST standards and agency IT security policies and directives.
Assists in preparing comprehensive reviews and evaluations of software and systems design or modification proposals for identifying possible security risks that should be considered during further systems design and programming. Assists in reviewing final software installation and system plans for additional security risks not identified during proposal stages and recommends work process changes, general design and programming techniques to alleviate potential security problems.
Investigates security incidents and coordinates efforts with the LC Security Operations Center (SOC) and System Administrators for cause and the most effective corrective actions. Monitors and evaluates changes that affect systems security.
Plans and manages complex IT projects involving interrelated disciplines and multiple stages of the systems development lifecycle. For example, manages IT projects for the office, and aligns the IT infrastructure with agency business requirements. Integrates systems analysis, software development, database administration, and customer support into the project plan.
Analyzes the development of information systems requirements and plans for systems integration. Evaluates the adequacy of change management by reviewing the configuration change process and policy. Develops and evaluates testing strategies, plans, or scenarios. Participates in milestone project reviews, and monitors project activities/resources to mitigate risk.
Evaluates agency's information system requirements, and ensures that agency information systems requirements are identified, including reviewing project estimates, schedules, and contingency plans. Assesses the overall project plan, budget, tasks descriptions, work breakdown schedule, and deliverables. Reviews project plans for systems analysis, software development, database administration, and customer support.
Reviews proposed policy, regulations, and procedural changes to determine impact on area of responsibility. In consultation with users and in consideration of existing problems, constraints, and potentially relevant developments in applications programming technology, recommends priority areas of emphasis for improvement of currents systems.
Reviews and evaluates security policies, and identifies the need for change based on new security technologies or threats. Provides expert analysis and advice on complex program related information technology (IT) issues or problems where new analytical techniques must be developed to identify and evaluate findings.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Library of Congress employees are prohibited from using illegal drugs, including marijuana. The Library is part of the Federal Government and abides by federal law, so regardless of individual state or District of Columbia laws, marijuana use is illegal, considered criminal activity, and can affect your employment at the Library. In addition, past or current drug use and activities (e.g., selling or distributing) may deem you ineligible for employment.
Qualifications
Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them with an acceptable level of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision.
Ability to perform IT research and analysis.**
Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, methods and tools.**
Ability to develop IT policies and guidelines.
Ability to apply project management methodologies and techniques to manage complex IT projects.
Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
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.
The Library of Congress evaluates applicants through an applicant questionnaire and a structured interview. Applicants may also be screened for some jobs through licensing, certification, and/or education requirements, a narrative/application review, and/or a preliminary telephone interview.
The knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) that are marked with a double asterisk (**) in the vacancy announcement and the applicant questionnaire are considered the most critical for a position. To be considered for final selection, applicants must demonstrate fully acceptable experience in these designated KSAs in the narrative/application review, preliminary telephone and/or full structured interview.
The various assessment tools listed above are designed to verify or explore applicants' experience, knowledge, and training directly related to the job in order to identify the best qualified applicants for selection.
For more information regarding eligibility requirements, please see the Library of Congress Merit Selection Plan, Section 8.5, at: Merit Selection Plan
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Next steps
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