Towson
IT Cybersecurity Specialist
Towson, Oregon, Illinois, United States, 61061
As an IT Cybersecurity Specialist at the GS-2210-9, you will be part of CIO IT Security Management, Office of Personnel Management. If selected, you will perform duties on a team responsible for ensuring compliance with cybersecurity policies and the measurement of cybersecurity performance targets.Responsibilities
Provide guidance related to cybersecurity audits and coordination with oversight groups.Review policies and make recommendations for improvement.Document any gaps, deficiencies, or weaknesses in the cybersecurity program.Participate in the risk governance process to provide security risks, mitigations, and input on other technical risks.Conduct assigned portions of audits of programs and systems.Review and recommend responses to the draft audit report, document findings, observations, and recommendations for improvement.Collect enterprise cybersecurity metrics, document findings, and present results in order to comply with federal cybersecurity requirements.Requirements
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation.May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required.This position is not eligible for inclusion in a bargaining unit.Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
You must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed. Please respond Yes or No if you possess such experience.Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.Customer Service - Works with clients and customers to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations.Oral Communication - Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information.Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.Additional Requirements
For the GS-9:A. Graduate Education:
Master's or equivalent graduate degree or two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent.ORB. Specialized Experience:
You must have one year (52 Weeks) of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-7 level that is IT-related and includes:Assists with identifying vulnerabilities in information systems and actions needed to meet security objectives.Gathers and organizes background audit information on the cybersecurity risk management program which may include policies, procedures, and/or controls.Uses cybersecurity principles to analyze cyber threats and vulnerabilities based on the requirements of policies, standards, practices, and/or guidelines.Develops audit reports of assessment activities for submission to management.You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.This announcement will be used to fill vacancies through OPM-authorized Direct Hire Authority due to Critical Hiring Need/Severe Shortage of Candidates. Veteran preference and traditional rating/ranking of applicants do not apply.Relocation expenses will not be paid.
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Provide guidance related to cybersecurity audits and coordination with oversight groups.Review policies and make recommendations for improvement.Document any gaps, deficiencies, or weaknesses in the cybersecurity program.Participate in the risk governance process to provide security risks, mitigations, and input on other technical risks.Conduct assigned portions of audits of programs and systems.Review and recommend responses to the draft audit report, document findings, observations, and recommendations for improvement.Collect enterprise cybersecurity metrics, document findings, and present results in order to comply with federal cybersecurity requirements.Requirements
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation.May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required.This position is not eligible for inclusion in a bargaining unit.Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
You must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed. Please respond Yes or No if you possess such experience.Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.Customer Service - Works with clients and customers to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations.Oral Communication - Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information.Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.Additional Requirements
For the GS-9:A. Graduate Education:
Master's or equivalent graduate degree or two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent.ORB. Specialized Experience:
You must have one year (52 Weeks) of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-7 level that is IT-related and includes:Assists with identifying vulnerabilities in information systems and actions needed to meet security objectives.Gathers and organizes background audit information on the cybersecurity risk management program which may include policies, procedures, and/or controls.Uses cybersecurity principles to analyze cyber threats and vulnerabilities based on the requirements of policies, standards, practices, and/or guidelines.Develops audit reports of assessment activities for submission to management.You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.This announcement will be used to fill vacancies through OPM-authorized Direct Hire Authority due to Critical Hiring Need/Severe Shortage of Candidates. Veteran preference and traditional rating/ranking of applicants do not apply.Relocation expenses will not be paid.
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