IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC)

Patent and Trademark Office; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Patent and Trademark Office seeks a cybersecurity professional in the Cybersecurity Authorizations and Compliance Branch to support IT privacy, policy compliance, and information security across USPTO systems.

Qualified applicants have specialized experience with risk management, security assessments, and cloud security controls, and meet OPM IT Management Series 2210 requirements. This is a federal full-time position located in Alexandria, VA.

Qualifications

• Specialized Experience as defined by OPM IT Management Series 2210.
• One full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service.

Skills

Risk management

Security assessments

Cloud security

Vulnerability identification

Information security

Job description

This position is located in the Cybersecurity Authorizations and Compliance Branch (CACB). CACB supports the implementation and continuous monitoring for compliance with IT privacy policies, Federal Information Processing Standards, and privacy requirements for all information technology used in support of the USPTO.

You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement.

OPM Qualifications Standards are available at Information Technology (IT) Management Series 2210. Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped applicants with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, you must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service: For this position, the next lower grade level is a GS-13. Specialized experience for this position includes:

• Implementing risk management protection functions, including prevention, detection, and response measure;
• Developing security recommendations from assessments and awareness of current and emerging threats;
• Identifying vulnerabilities and applying appropriate security controls in cloud systems and data.

Basic Requirement Competencies:

• Attention to Detail
• Customer Service
• Decision Making
• Information Management
• Interpersonal Skills
• Oral Communication
• Problem Solving
• Teamwork
• Technical Competency

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.