IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)

Summary

This position is located in the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation's (PBGC), Office of Information Technology (OIT), Information Technology Infrastructure Operations Department (ITIOD), Information Infrastructure Assurance Division (ITIOAD).

Duties

• The candidate selected for this position will: Select security and privacy controls. Provide recommendations to the Authorizing Official regarding said controls. Ensure that system security plans and related security artifacts are developed, reviewed annually and updated as required. Serve as principal advisor to the Authorizing Official and System Owner on all matters involving controls for systems. Perform detailed review and analysis of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Binding Operational Directives, Federal Information Processing Standards, and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) implementation guidance. Define security requirements and assess proposed new technologies and solution systems for Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) compliance. Ensure security engineering principles are considered during design activities. Ensure managed and cloud-based IT services are evaluated and selected in compliance with Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) requirements. Select and oversee integration of security tools into the network infrastructure. Establish and manage operation of a Security Operations Center (SOC) to monitor security tools and perform near real time analysis of security events of interest. Provide recommendations to senior leadership regarding the establishment of new fundamental concepts and criteria.

Qualifications

All qualification and eligibility requirements must be met by the announcement closing date. To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration. Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the private sector administering, managing, or providing technical expertise for complex Information Technology (IT) security activities, programs, or operations. Examples include: defining security requirements and assessing proposed new technologies and solution systems for the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) compliance; developing and executing plans to assess privacy and security controls; overseeing information security, audit and control programs; and implementing, managing and operating security tools such as BigFix, IronPort and the Physical Access Control and Surveillance System (PACSS). In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirements described above, your IT experience will be evaluated and expected to include experience in the following competencies: 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.

Education

NO EDUCATION IS REQUIRED.

Evaluations

THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IS BEING ADVERTISED UNDER THE DIRECT HIRE APPOINTING AUTHORITY. There will be no applicant self-assessment or rating and ranking process. You will be evaluated for this job based on whether you meet the minimum qualification requirements listed above. Under the provisions of the Direct-Hire Appointing Authority, veterans' preference does not apply. We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements. To preview Vacancy questions, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13047849

How to apply

In order to be considered, submit all of the required information (including your supplemental documentation) before midnight EST on the closing date. If you are not able to apply online or require reasonable accommodations, contact Denay Austin on (202) 229- 6532 or at [email protected] no later than 5:00 p.m. on the day before the closing date of this vacancy announcement. If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services. Please complete all the steps in the online application process at USAJOBS (www.usajobs.gov). You may make updates to your information at any time prior to midnight EST on the closing date of this announcement. Register with USAJOBS, which will store your information and resume. You will only need to complete this step once. Locate and review the vacancy announcement on USAJOBS. Click the "Apply" link and then select a resume to submit with your application. If you do not have a resume to select, or you want to upload a new one, click "Add Resume" and upload your resume. You can also click "Edit" to edit an already-uploaded resume. Once you have selected a resume, click "Save and Continue." Add or remove your supporting documents. Once you have attached your resume and supporting documents, review your application package to ensure that they have been attached, then check the box next to "I acknowledge that I have reviewed my resume and document(s)." Then Click "Save and Continue." Complete the "Include Personal Information" page and click "Save and Continue," On the "Continue Application with Agency" page, read the terms and certify by checking the box if you agree. Then click "Continue to Agency Site." This will take you to the application for the position. Click "Apply to this Vacancy." Complete or review the eligibility questions, which determine the types of positions you are eligible for. Specify which series, grade(s), and location(s) you wish to be considered for. Complete the online vacancy questions, then click "Finish". You will continue to the Vacancy Documents page. Review your attached documents from USAJobs. If there are other documents that you need to attach, upload those here as well. You will then see a summary of your application, including the documents that you submitted. You are strongly encouraged to save or print a copy of this page as proof of submission and receipt of your application and documents. To finish, click "Submit Application."

What to expect next

You are encouraged to complete your USAJOBS personal account completely to receive notifications at each point in the recruiting process. Utilizing this option allows you to review and track the status of your application and receive email notifications from the hiring office. You may check the status of your applications by clicking on the My USAJOBS tab at the USAJOBS website.

Required documents

RESUME: You must submit a resume. Your resume must include your name and contact information and should clearly show your possession of the specialized experience and KSAs so that we can determine your qualifications for this position. Your resume should be specific to the position you are applying for, relating your skills and experience to those noted in the job posting. Please limit your resume to two pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed by Human Resources and the hiring manager to determine your eligibility/qualifications. PLEASE DO NOT include photographs, hypertext/hyperlinks, or other inappropriate material or content. This information will not be used to make eligibility or qualification determinations. COVER LETTER (OPTIONAL): Your cover letter should state your interest in this position and the strengths that you feel will make you an asset to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation. We will not use your cover letter to determine your qualifications; however, your cover letter will go to the Selecting Official along with your resume if you are referred. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Benefits

The Partnership for Public Service ranked PBGC in the top five best places to work among small federal agencies! PBGC ranked fourth out of the 29 agencies in this category, with high scores on work/life balance, benefits, job security, advancement, and organizational culture. Are you looking for challenging, compelling, and important work? The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) has a distinguished and vital mission to protect America's pensions. PBGC professionals use their skills in accounting, auditing, business, finance, law, actuarial science, information technology, and more to protect the retirement income of over 34 million Americans in single employer and multiemployer pension plans.

Other information

To be considered under a special hiring authority such as the Schedule A appointing authority for persons with disabilities; the direct-hire authority to appoint veterans with service-connected disabilities of 30 percent or more; Peace Corps or VISTA service; or another excepted service/special hire authority, you must submit documentation to support your claim for eligibility with your application package. PBGC encourages qualified applicants with disabilities to apply. If you are requiring reasonable accommodations, please contact PBGC's Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator, Denorse Prince, at (202) 286-4026 or [email protected]. If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services. All Veterans are encouraged to visit CareerOne for resume writing tips and skill conversion terms. If you believe that you have been subjected to discrimination, you may contact the PBGC Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (OEEO): OEEO Main Office Phone: 202-229-4363 Email: [email protected]