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Salary $93,907 - $122,077 a year job type full-time
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Summary
This announcement is issued under the direct hire authority (dha) to recruit for positions for which there is a critical hiring needSelectee(s) will receive a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service and may be required to serve a one year probationary period.
Who may be considered:
U.sCitizens
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Responsibilities
**position being filled to work remotelySalary reflected is base salary only-locality will be added based on the location(s) of the candidate(s) selected.**
This position is located in the cybersecurity and infrastructure security agency (cisa), cybersecurity division, assessments branch.
The cybersecurity division (csd) leads cybersecurity efforts for cisa as the nation`s flagship civilian cyber defense organizationCsd collaborates with partners across the government and private sector to enhance the nation`s cybersecurity by sharing information, providing cybersecurity services and technical assistance, as well as through education and awareness.
The primary purpose of the position is to serve as an it cybersecurity specialist (infosec) in the assessments branchTypical work assignments at the full performance level include:
Coordinating the review and evaluation of the infrastructure protection program, including policies, guidelines, tools, methods, and technologies;
Performing technical (evaluation of technology) and nontechnical (evaluation of people and operations) risk and vulnerability assessments, and red team assessments of relevant technology focus areas;
Assessing the effectiveness of security controls, tests and evaluate locally developed tools used to identify potential cybersecurity problems, trends, and weaknesses;
Acting as subject matter technical expert of current and evolving best practices, standards, and recommendations in cybersecurity and the broader it industry;
Preparing and briefing assessment reports that identify technical or procedural findings and provide recommended remediation strategies/solutions;
Providing effective cybersecurity recommendations to management, stakeholders and organizations.
Travel required
25% or less - you may be expected to travel for this position.
Supervisory status
No
Promotion potential
14
Job family (series)
2210 information technology management
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Requirements
Requirements
Conditions of employment
You must be a u.sCitizen to apply for this position.
You must successfully pass a background investigationThis may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.
Selective service - males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from selective service see http://www.sss.gov/
You must be able to obtain and maintain a top secret/sci security clearance.
Current federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements.
One-year probationary period may be required.
You must submit to a drug test and receive a negative test result prior to appointment to this position.
If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an optional form 306, declaration for federal employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application.
Dhs uses e-verify, an internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the united statesLearn more about e-verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
Relocation expenses are not authorizedOther recruitment incentives may be authorized.
This position has been designated excluded from bargaining unit representation under the national security provision of 5 usc section 7112(b)(6).
All employees are required to participate in direct deposit/electronic funds transfer for salary payments.
This position may be designated as essential personnelEssential personnel must be able to serve during continuity of operation events without regard to declarations of liberal leave or government closures due to weather, protests, and acts of terrorism or lack of fundingFailure to report for or remain in this position may result in disciplinary or adverse action in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations (5 u.s.c§ 7501-7533 and 5 cfr part 752, as applicable).
Qualifications
Gs-2210 competency requirements: you may be considered for this position if your resume reflects information technology (it) related experience demonstrating each of the four required competencies listed below:
Attention to detail: performs analysis of systems and reviews processes for improvement or new proposed systems.
Customer service: work with internal and/or external clients to ensure proper operation of it systems.
Oral communication: expresses information that can be technical in nature to leadership or staff to ensure proper it operations
Problem solving: identifies problems and determines appropriate system changes, upgrades or design to ensure proper function.
Gs-14: in addition to the required competencies above, you may qualify for the gs-14 grade levelif you have at least one year of specialized experience at the gs-13 grade level performing all of the following duties:
Experience leading information technology (it) operations, processes and functions that support the service, provide direction and monitor significant cybersecurity activities;
Coordinating and managing the overall it security services provided to a customer end to end;
Experience with risk management process, cyberthreats, vulnerabilities and network security architecture;
Managing an organization`s network access, identity, systems diagnostic tools and techniques;
Providing subject matter expertise with penetration testing principles, tools, and techniques
National service experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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 employmentYou will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Current or former political appointees: the office of personnel management (opm) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointeesIf you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political schedule a, schedule c, non-career ses or presidential appointee employee in the executive branch, you must disclose this information to the human resources office.
Qualifications must be met the qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Promotion potential: this position is at the full performance level.
This is a non-supervisory position.
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
Pursuant to executive order 12654 and dhs policy, dhs is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and, therefore, conducts random and other drug testing of its employees in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environmentHeadquarters personnel in safety- or security-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing and all applicants tentatively selected for employment at dhs headquarters are subject to drug testing resulting in a negative test result.
Current or former political appointees: the office of personnel management (opm) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointeesIf you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political schedule a, schedule c, non-career ses or presidential appointee employee in the executive branch, you must disclose this information to the human resources office.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Under the provisions of the direct-hire authority, veterans` preference does not apply.
We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirementsIf you meet the minimum qualifications, we will use a job questionnaire to further evaluate your experience, education, and trainingThe competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform this job are:
Customer service, oral communication, self-management, and teamwork
If you are determined qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interviewPreview the assessment questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/viewquestionnaire/11242567.
Interagency/career transition assistance program (i/ctap) eligibles: if you have never worked for the federal government, you are not i/ctap eligibleView information about i/ctap eligibility on opm`s career transition resources websiteTo be considered well qualified under i/ctap, you must be rated at a minimum score of 85 for this positionIn addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement.
Interview requirement: interviews may be required for this positionFailure to complete the interview may result in removal from further considerationThe interview process may consist of a in-person or phone panel interview.
Background checks and security clearance
Security clearance
Sensitive compartmented information
Drug test required
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Special-sensitive (ss)/high risk
Trust determination process
Suitability/fitness
Required documents
Required documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete application package which includes:1Your resume showing a detailed description of your job-related qualifications that includes beginning and ending dates with the month and year and hours worked per week (if less than 40) for each paid and non-paid work experience job title listed.2Other supporting documents (only submit if applicable):
Are you a current or former federal employee? submit a copy of your sf-50, notification of personnel action that demonstrates your eligibility for consideration, e.g., length of time you have been in your current/highest grade (examples of appropriate sf-50s include promotions, with-in grade/range increases); your current promotion potential; proof of permanent appointment if applying based on an interchange agreement; etc.
Are you a veteran? submit member copy 4 of your dd-214 or other (certificate of release or discharge from active duty) or notice formThose applying for 10-point preference must fill out the sf-15 and provide an official document dated 1991 or later, from the department of veterans affairs or from a branch of the armed forces, and/or any other associated documentation based on your preferenceIf applying based on eligibility under the veterans opportunity to work (vow) act, you must submit certification from the armed forces that you will be discharged or released from active duty within 120 days from the date on the certificationThis must indicate your dates of service, your rank, and confirm that you will be separated under honorable conditions.
Are you claiming special priority selection rights under the career transition assistance program (ictap/ctap)? if so, submit:
A copy of your rif separation notice, notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate, notice of disability annuity termination, or certification from the national guard bureau or military department that you are eligible for disability retirement;
A copy of your sf-50 `notification of personnel action``, documenting your rif separation, noting your position, grade level, and duty location, and/or agency certification of inability to place you through rpl, etc.;
A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and
Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.
Are you eligible for a special noncompetitive hiring authority (e.g., schedule a disability, peace corps, former overseas employees, etc.)? submit documentation of proof that supports your eligibility under a special hiring authority.
Are you a current or former political schedule a, schedule c, non-career ses or presidential appointee employee? submit a copy of your applicable sf-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:
Position title;
Type of appointment (schedule a, schedule c, non-career ses, or presidential appointee);
Agency; and
Beginning and ending dates of appointment.
You may be asked to provide a copy of your recent performance appraisal and/or incentive awards.
Benefits
Benefits
A career with the u.sGovernment provides employees with a comprehensive benefits packageAs a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewardingOpens in a new windowlearn more about federal benefits.
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Help
This job is open to
Career transition (ctap, ictap, rpl)
Federal employees who meet the definition of a `surplus` or `displaced` employee.
The public
U.sCitizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the u.s.
Clarification from the agency
All u.sCitizens
