Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist - ISSO
Alexandria, VA, United States
Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist - ISSO This position is located in the Office of Information Technology (OIT), Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), U.S. Department of Justice. Incumbent serves as Information Technology (IT) Specialist with the primary responsibility of assisting the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). This is a Competitive Service position; additional positions may be filled from this announcement within 90 days of certificate issuance.
$139,395 - $181,216/year
This position is located in the Office of Information Technology (OIT), Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), U.S. Department of Justice. Incumbent serves as Information Technology (IT) Specialist with the primary responsibility of assisting the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). This is a Competitive Service position; additional positions may be filled from this announcement within 90 days of certificate issuance.
Salary $139,395 - $181,216/year
Conditions of Employment Complete the initial online assessment and USA Hire Assessment, if required
You must complete a background investigation, credit check, and drug test.
You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
Selective Service Registration is required, as applicable.
Probationary period will apply.
May be required to file a Financial Disclosure.
Salary payments must be by direct deposit to a financial institution.
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
Qualifications In order to qualify for the Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist - ISSO position, you must meet the following minimum qualifications.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE GS-14 LEVEL:
Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one or more full-time years (12-months) of specialized work experience, equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service, performing the following duties: Providing support and oversight for the development and maintenance of documentation necessary to certify systems for security authorization and accreditation;
Developing policies, plans, and procedures to continuously monitor, identify, and track any changes to a system; -
Promoting the awareness of cybersecurity issues ensuring sound security principles and assuring appropriate project and resource integration are documented and justified; and
Providing advice and instruction to employees and supervisors on security issues and establishing and maintaining liaison with internal and external groups on information security matters.
(Your resume must CLEARLY demonstrate this experience)
Note, if your qualifying experience is from federal employment, please provide your SF-50 showing the highest grade level held in the federal service.
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).
For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here . Duties Duties include but are not limited to the following:
Provides advice and instruction to employees and supervisors on security issues and establishes and maintains liaison with internal and external groups working on legal, internal audit, physical security, and other information security matters, as assigned.
Develops policies, plans, and procedures to ensure Continuous Monitoring efforts and the continued reliability, security and accessibility of systems, network, and data infrastructure.
Provides support and oversight for the development and maintenance of documentation necessary to certify systems for security authorization and accreditation.
Promotes the awareness of cybersecurity issues ensuring sound security principles and assures appropriate project and resource integration are documented and justified.
Oversees IT Infrastructure requirements in support of the Federal Information Systems Modernization Act (FISMA).
Other Information Conditions of Employment: Only U.S. Citizens or Nationals are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review. Dual citizens of the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. All DOJ applicants, both U.S. citizens and non-citizens, whose job location is with the U.S., must meet the residency requirement. For a total of three (not necessarily consecutive years) of the five years immediately prior to applying for a position, the applicant must have: 1) resided in the U.S., 2) worked for the U.S. overseas in a Federal or military capacity; or 3) been a dependent of a Federal or military employee serving oversees.
Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): To be qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and must submit proof of eligibility for the special selection priority. Additional information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility can be found by clicking here .
As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
Required Documents To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package by the closing date of this announcement, which includes:
1. Your Resume showing relevant experience; cover letter optional (Please see the How You Will Be Evaluated section)
2. A complete Assessment Questionnaire
3. Transcripts (include your name, college name/address, type of degree, major, date degree conferred, courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, G.P.A. etc.), if qualifying based on education
4. Other supporting documents (submit if applicable to you):
CTAP/ICTAP documents
If your qualifying experience is from federal employment, please provide your SF-50 showing the highest grade level held in the federal service.
Any other supporting documentation required for verification as described in the announcement.
Note: Multiple selections may be made from this announcement. Salaries above are an approximation.
Veteran's Preference does not apply when selecting individuals under a Direct-Hire Authority (DHA). When agencies select individuals under DHA, the law allows agencies to hire them without regard to sections 5 U.S.C. 3309-3318, which eliminates the requirement for applying veterans preference. Qualified candidates with veterans' preference can be selected as they are found, just as any qualified non-preference eligible candidate would be. How to Apply Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application and submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows:
1. To begin the application process, click the Apply Online button.
2. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation. Occupational questionnaire can be previewed here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12419140
3. Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59PM (ET) on the announcement closing date.
4. After submitting an online application, you will be notified whether or not you are required to take additional online assessments through the USA Hire Competency Based Assessment system. This message will be delivered to you both on screen and via email notification The email may be routed to your "Spam" or "Junk" folder.
5. If you are asked to take the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be presented with a unique URL to access the USA Hire system. Access to USA Hire is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. Be sure to review all instructions prior to beginning your USA Hire Assessments. Click here for Computer System Requirements
6. Note, set aside at least 3 hours to take these assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue at a later time, you can re-use the URL sent to you via email and also found in your USAJOBS account under the "Track my application" link for the corresponding application.
To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application . This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account . On the Home page, scroll down and locate your job application. Once the job has been located, click the "Track this application" link on the right under the application date. The page will refresh to display the Agency's Application Information page where you can scroll down and review any notifications the agency has sent you. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means click here .
Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here.
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