IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC)

U.S. Department of Commerce; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Commerce seeks a cybersecurity/privacy specialist in its Cybersecurity Modernization and Privacy Branch (CMPB) for a term appointment not-to-exceed two years. Candidates must meet OPM IT qualifications, including education and specialized experience for GS-13 level duties.

Extension up to 10 years may be possible under agency policy and 5 CFR 316.301. Preferred candidates have demonstrated planning of security projects, privacy IT procedures, and advising on updates to privacy

Qualifications

• Specialized Experience is one full year at the next lower grade level (GS-13) or equivalent.
• Experience planning security projects to detect, prevent, and resolve security breaches.
• Experience developing privacy-related IT security procedures and advising on privacy/cybersecurity mandates.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Decision Making

Information Management

Interpersonal Skills

Oral Communication

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Technical Competency

Job description

This position is located in the Cybersecurity Modernization and Privacy Branch (CMPB). This is a term appointment NTE two years. The appointment may be extended without further competition, in increments determined by the agency, up to the maximum period permitted under 5 CFR 316.301. Positions covered by 5 CFR 316.301 (c) may be extended up to a maximum of 10 years from the date of initial appointment. 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 n the Federal service: For this position, the next lower grade level is a GS-13.

Specialized experience for this position includes:

• 1. Planning security projects related to detecting, preventing and resolving security breaches.; AND
• 2. Developing privacy related IT security procedures.; AND
• 3. Advising on changes to privacy and cybersecurity mandates, executive orders and other updated requirements.

Basic Requirement Competencies

The specialized experience must include, or be supplemented by, information technology related experience (paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training, as appropriate) which demonstrates each of the competencies, as defined:

1. Attention to Detail
2. Customer Service
3. Decision Making
4. Information Management
5. Interpersonal Skills
6. Oral Communication
7. Problem Solving
8. Teamwork
9. 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.