IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC)

U.S. Department of Commerce; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Commerce, Threat Intelligence and Risk Analysis Branch (TIRAB) serves as the organization’s radar for emerging cyber threats, especially those targeting intellectual property.

This role requires meeting OPM IT Management Series 2210 qualifications and possessing one year of specialized experience at GS-13 or equivalent. The candidate will contribute to developing threat intelligence, risk analysis, and vulnerability management products, while recommending solutions to

Qualifications

• Specialized experience for this position includes developing cybersecurity threat intelligence, risk analysis and vulnerability management products and methodologies.
• Recommending solutions to reduce cybersecurity incidents or vulnerabilities.
• Recommending technical policy standards or implementation approaches.
• The specialized experience must include information technology related experience demonstrating the listed competencies (Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Decision Making, Information Management, Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Technical Competency).

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 Threat Intelligence and Risk Analysis Branch (TIRAB) serves as the organization's primary radar for emerging cyber threats, especially those targeting intellectual property. This branch employs cutting edge analytical tools and methodologies to discern patterns, predict potential threats, and assess vulnerabilities. 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 Experienceis 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:

Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position Includes:

1. Developing cybersecurity threat intelligence, risk analysis and vulnerability management products and methodologies; AND
2. Recommending solutions to reduce cybersecurity incidents or vulnerabilities; AND
3. Recommending technical policy standards or implementation approaches.

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.