Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC)

Summary

The position is located in the Information Technology (IT) Directorate, Office of the Chief Information Officer at the Headquarters of the American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) located in Arlington, Virginia. The primary purpose of this position is to perform work relating to system security, optimization, compliance, deployment, troubleshooting, support, and maintenance of ABMC (IT) systems.

Duties

Take responsibility for key technical aspects of operating and supporting a secure and highly available hybrid on premise and cloud information architecture. Assure that agency's applications remain secure, technically current and supportable and coordinates adoption of security and feature updates and new releases with the business system owner and manager. Lead and participate in technical vulnerability testing and network assessments to counter unauthorized attempts to enter automation information systems. Serve as technical expert on issues concerning IT security/information assurance policy, plans, programs, and initiatives. Implement audit and control measures to ensure activity compliance with regulatory requirements. Provide alternatives to managers to meet security requirements based on the unique needs of the organization and mission requirements. Develop and implement an end-user training and education program to ensure that individual computer users are familiar with computer and information security requirements and are adequately trained to operate and maintain automated information systems in compliance with all applicable regulations and safeguards. Analyze the vulnerabilities and weaknesses of existing computer security programs that could benefit from group training and translates those needs into training and education media.

Qualifications and evaluation

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

Education

If claiming education as a qualification you must upload your transcript.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. To view the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13042688 You will receive an email notification when your application has been received. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

Required documents

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes Resume that includes: 1) personal information such as name, address, contact information; 2) education; 3) detailed work experience related to this position as described in the major duties including work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment (month/year); title, If including Federal service experience, provide pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09, other qualifications. Please limit your resume to two (2) pages. If more than two (2) pages, it will not be accepted in USA Jobs. Please note it is highly recommended that your resume is in the format that is recommended by USA Jobs. To learn how to format the resume go to USA Jobs Helpdesk If education is required or you are using education to qualify, you must submit a copy of your college transcripts. An unofficial copy is sufficient with the application if it includes your name and the necessary course information; however, if you are selected, you will be required to submit official transcripts prior to entering on duty. Education must have been successfully obtained from an accredited school, college or university. If any education was completed at a foreign institute, you must submit with your application evidence that the institute was appropriately accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as equivalent to U.S. education standards. There are private organizations that specialize in this evaluation and a fee is normally associated with this service. For a list of private organizations that evaluate education, visit the NACES website. All transcripts must be in English or include an English translation. If you submit multiple copies of the same document, only your most recent uploaded document (by date & time stamp) will be considered. If your resume or supporting documents are illegible or unreadable, or if you fail to include any of the above-mentioned required documents, you may lose consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted. You may not be considered for any hiring eligibilities that you fail to list and/or support with proper documentation. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be considered further. If your application materials contain sensitive or inappropriate information, including but not limited to photographs; classified or government sensitive information; copied and pasted portions of this job announcement; obscene information, etc., you may not be considered. Falsifying your background, education, and/or experience is cause for non-selection, disqualification from further consideration or withdrawal of tentative or final job offers.

Additional information

Direct Hire Authority: These positions are being filled through the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) Direct-Hire Authority for this occupation. Relocation incentive MAY be authorized. Recruitment incentive MAY be authorized for new federal employees. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): If you have never worked for the Federal government, you are not ICTAP eligible. View information about ICTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position; and (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority, applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and have a rating of 85 or above. Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest This is not a bargaining unit position.