Public Notice for Direct Hire - Information Technology Specialist (Information Security)

Basic Qualifications:

For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below.

1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

In addition to Basic Qualifications above, Minimum Qualifications must be met:

• GS-9:
  • At least 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree OR
  • At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service, to include experience participating in the development of systems security contingency plans and disaster recovery procedures; and providing guidance in implementing IT security policies and procedures in the development, maintenance, and/or operations of networked systems OR
  • A combination of education & experience
• GS-11:
  • At least 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR
  • At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service, to include experience maintaining automated data processing operating through performance of IT security and information assurance activities OR
  • A combination of education & experience
• GS-12:
  • At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service, to include experience maintaining automated data processing operating through performance of IT security and information assurance activities; and implementing IT security policies and procedures in the development and operations of network and telecommunication systems, mainframe personal computing, videoconferencing, infrastructure software and server support.
• GS-13:
  • At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service, to include experience advising on matters relating to vulnerabilities and threats to computer systems; ensuring security, continuity and efficiency of automated data processing operations; and implementing, modifying and/or supporting information technology security systems, including hardware, software, systems and/or communications and related services.
• GS-14:
  • At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service, to include experience advising and consulting on IT security policies, plans, and programs to ensure efficiency of data processing, and address vulnerabilities and threats.
• GS-15:
  • At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service, to include experience developing and maintaining security architecture artifacts (e.g., models, templates, standards and procedures) that can be used to leverage security capabilities in projects.

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.

Promotion potential: Promotion to the next grade level is at management's discretion and is based on your meeting qualifications and time-in-grade requirements, demonstrated ability to perform the higher-level duties, the continuing need for the higher-level duties, and administrative approval. Promotion to the next grade level is not guaranteed and no promise of promotion is implied.