IT Specialist (Information Security)

US Environmental Protection Agency; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

US Environmental Protection Agency in Region 4 is seeking a GS-13 IT Security professional to lead security assignments and ensure compliance with federal IT security requirements. The role requires reporting on-site at the duty station in Atlanta and meeting a suite of advanced competencies.

The position emphasizes accountability, strategic thinking, and teamwork, with emphasis on technical competence and problem solving in a fast-paced federal IT environment.

Qualifications

• One year of full-time specialized IT security experience equivalent to GS-12.
• Experience developing IT security methods, approaches, or procedures.
• Evaluating organizational compliance with IT security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute IT security assignments.
• Evaluate and provide recommendations concerning an organization's compliance with IT security requirements.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Decision Making

Information Management

Interpersonal Skills

Oral Communication

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Technical Competence

Job description

This position is in Region 4, Mission Support Division, Information and Infrastructure Solutions Branch, IT Information Infrastructure Systems Section. About this organization: Region 4

This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis. You must meet qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

To qualify for the GS-13 level, you must meet the minimum proficiency level for each of the following required competencies:

• Attention to Detail (Level 4 - Advanced)
• Customer Service (Level 4 - Advanced)
• Decision Making (Level 3 - Intermediate)
• Information Management (Level 4 - Advanced)
• Interpersonal Skills (Level 4 - Advanced)
• Oral Communication (Level 3 - Intermediate)
• Problem Solving (Level 4 - Advanced)
• Teamwork (Level 4 - Advanced)
• Technical Competence (Level 4 - Advanced)

In addition, you must have the equivalent of 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level defined as planning and executing IT security assignments; developing new IT security methods, approaches, or procedures; and evaluating and providing recommendations concerning an organization's compliance with IT security requirements.

You will need the following competencies in order to perform the duties of this position successfully:

• Accountability
• Attention to Detail*
• Self-Management
• Teamwork
• Technical Competence*
• Strategic Thinking*
• Interpersonal Skills
• Critical Thinking

*You will be evaluated on these critical competencies.

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.

*If you have part-time work experience, read this: Part-Time Experience.