IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC) (DIRECT HIRE)

US Social Security Administration; Denver (CO); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The United States Social Security Administration seeks an IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC) at GS-12 under Direct Hire authority in Denver, CO. The role focuses on developing and implementing cybersecurity programs, policies, procedures and digital tools to protect SSA IT systems.

Minimum qualifications require specialized IT experience at GS-11 level and IT competencies; Selectees must have (or be able to obtain) and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance (TS-SCI).

Qualifications

• Specialized Experience is IT-related work that primarily consists of supporting the planning, development, implementation and/or maintenance of information security programs or policies.
• Your experience should include: assisting with IT security policy development; participating in risk assessments and disaster recovery or contingency plans; collecting, analyzing, and documenting security information; explaining security information to varied audiences

Connaissances

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Decision Making

Information Management

Interpersonal Skills

Oral Communication

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Technical Competence

Description du poste

This position is being offered under OPM Direct Hire Authority.

See more about Direct Hire under Conditions below.

Supports the day-to-day functionality and protection of Social Security Administration (SSA) information technology (IT) systems by developing and implementing cybersecurity programs, policies, procedures and digital tools.

See QUALIFICATIONS for more information about this position.

To meet Minimum Qualifications for this GS-12 IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC) position you must demonstrate (1) Specialized Experience and (2) the IT Competencies for the federal 2210 series.

(1) SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE must have been gained in a federal position at or above GS-11 OR (if your position is on another federal pay scale OR outside of federal service) by performing duties at a level of responsibility and difficulty equivalent to GS-11 or above.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is IT-related work that primarily consists of supporting the planning, development, implementation and/or maintenance of information security programs or policies.

If you have this experience, your resume must describe, in your own words, the specific duties you perform that demonstrate it.

Reviewers cannot assume you perform duties you don't describe.

Your experience should include:

• Assisting with the development of IT security policies and procedures.
• Participating in risks assessments and helping develop disaster recovery or contingency plans.
• Collecting, analyzing, and documenting security-related information and recommendations
• Explaining technical security information and recommendations to different audiences

(2) IT Competencies applicable to this position.

IT Competencies

Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

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.

Decision Making: Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.

Information Management: Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information; organizes and maintains information or information management systems.

Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations.

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.

Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

Teamwork: Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.

Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Specialized Experience and IT Competencies) must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Selectees must have (or be able to obtain) and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance (TS-SCI).

Information on this job series can be found at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/competency-based-policy/general-schedule/2200/2210-competency-based-policy/competency-based-qualification-standard/