US Department Of Transportation Washington , DC 20319
Posted 3 weeks ago
Summary
DOT/OST will use Direct Hire Authority to fill Information Technology (IT) Specialist Information Security (INFOSEC) positions. This vacancy is a REPOSITORY of applications. Applicants MAY BE periodically referred to Selecting Officials both during the open period and for up to 90 days after the closing date of the vacancy. Because of the large number of applications anticipated, applicant status will not be updated UNLESS referred.
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Overview
Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
04/12/2024 to 07/11/2024
$163,964 - $191,900 per year
GS 15
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Washington, DC
Remote job
No
Yes-This position may be eligible for occasional and/or regularly scheduled telework. The number of telework days approved will be determined by your immediate supervisor or manager following the agency's telework policy and guidance. If participating in the telework program, you will be required to sign a telework agreement detailing agency telework policy requirements, working conditions, and expectations for the position.
Occasional travel
No
Multiple Appointment Types
Multiple Schedules
Competitive
00 - FPL-Varies- Promotion potential will be based on the position to which appointed.
2210 Information Technology Management
No
Other
No
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Suitability/Fitness
OST.DH-2024-0031
786451800
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This job is open to
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Clarification from the agency
Applications will be accepted from any U.S. citizen. Direct Hire Authority will be used to fill this position. The 'Rule of Three', Veterans Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply to this vacancy. This is a Bargaining unit position represented by AFGE 1137.
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Duties
As an IT Specialist, you will:
Provide program advice to senior DOT management and others on matters pertaining to information systems security programs policy/strategic development, IT continuity of operations planning/support, and support the Department in integrating information security services and related technologies to accomplish departmental IT security goals and program objectives.
Develops policies and procedures to ensure information systems reliability and accessibility and to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data. Conducts risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs.
Develops and implements information systems security plans and procedures for assigned program and ensures appropriate product-related training and documentation are developed and made available to customers and ensures the rigorous application of information security/information assurance policies, principles, and practices.
Promotes awareness of security issues among management and ensuring sound security principles are reflected in organizations' visions and goal. Provides IT governance to ensure assigned programs demonstrate measurable results against broader DOT strategies and goals, meeting relevant legal and regulatory obligations.
Provides IT governance to ensure assigned programs demonstrate measurable results against broader DOT strategies and goals, meeting relevant legal and regulatory obligations.
The ideal candidate: DOT OCIO is looking for motivated mid-level to seasoned IT professional, who can share their expertise Information Security (INFOSEC).
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PLEASE NOTE: This announcement establishes an open continuous (3 month) vacancy announcement. Given our continuing need for top professionals in this field, we will review applications on an as needed. Duty locations will vary. The difference in salary is determined by the locality pay in each location. Salaries for all areas are available on the OPM website at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/2024/general-schedule/.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
You must be a U.S. citizen & meet specialized experience to qualify
Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date
Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.
Direct Hire Authority will be used to fill this position
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Qualifications
To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience qualifications.
To qualify for the Grade 15, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equal or equivalent to the GS-14, it must include:
Experience in providing in-depth and independent information technology leadership or guidance/consulting which includes outreach and planning across various environments on IT Security issues and IT activities designed to ensure, protect, and restore IT systems, services, operations requirements and capabilities.
Experience in planning, directing, IT Modernization efforts across various environments to improve IT Service delivery and experience in participating in the collection and analysis of technical data associated with the agency IT Security programs; maintain continued technical liaison with the appropriate staff elements throughout an agency.
Experience in preparing and presenting various reports, briefings, summaries, inspection guidance, and progress reports pertaining to IT Security and experience initiating, directing, and participating in the full life cycle of IT Security appraisals and network penetration testing of across various environments and operationally diverse agency facilities.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
For all types of consideration, 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.
For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4
All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Additional information
This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if similar vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
Qualified CTAP/ICTAP candidates receive priority and will be referred to the hiring manager.
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
For this announcement, all applicants will be reviewed to determine if they meet the basic qualifications for this position, specifically the educational requirements. Applications that are verified to meet the basic qualifications will be referred to the selecting official.
Applicants will not be rated or ranked. Veteran's Preference does NOT apply.
DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE: PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated by a resume. If, upon review, it is determined that your resume and/or supporting documents do not support your answer choices, your application may be removed from consideration.
Please ensure that your work history provides enough details to support your answers.
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Learn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
ALL Applicants must provide a resume that fully supports the required specialized experience and was created within USA Jobs Resume Builder and respond to the vacancy questions by the closing date of the vacancy. Formatted resumes can be uploaded when you arrive at the DOT application system. For assistance with the resume builder, please visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/account/documents/resume/build/
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