Office of Justice Programs
Office of Justice Programs is hiring: IT Cybersecurity Specialist in Washington
Office of Justice Programs, Washington, DC, United States, 20022
Summary
This position is located in the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), IT Security Division (ITSD). This position develops strategic plans that advance OJP's cybersecurity posture and then delivers hands-on technical support in that same area.
This job is open to
This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority. U. S. Citizenship required.
Duties
Conditions of Employment
Basic Entry Requirements:
Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate.
Individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below.
Specialized Experience:
Applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level. Specialized experience is experience which is in or related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.
Examples of specialized experience include:
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Education
There is no education requirement for this position.
Additional information
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Direct Hire applicants: Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. Your resume must contain sufficiently detailed information upon which to make a qualification determination. Qualified candidates will be considered in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Direct Hire guidelines. Veterans' Preference does not apply to direct hire recruitment procedures.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)/Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP): The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. The CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, or if your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP/CTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website, which can be found at https://www.opm.gov
REMINDER: ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59 Eastern Time (Washington, D.C. time) ON 12/16/2024 .
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (ALL APPLICANTS):
1. Resume (To receive credit for experience, your employment history must be documented in month/year format (MM/YYYY), reflecting starting date and ending date and include the number of hours worked per week. Failure to follow this format may result in disqualification).
Note: Incomplete applications will not be considered.
If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, you must submit proof by the closing date of the announcement that you meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(u) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP or you will not receive priority consideration. The proof includes a copy of the Agency notice, your most recent performance appraisal, and your most recent SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action for Competitive Appointment.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the supporting documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
A complete application package, to include the responses to the online Assessment Questionnaire, must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/16/2024to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
If you are unable to apply online, please contact Amanda Elder at
amanda.elder@usdoj.govor 202-598-0698 for alternate application procedures.
Agency contact information
Amanda Elder
Phone
202-598-0698
Email
amanda.elder@usdoj.gov
Address
Office of the Chief Information Officer
DO NOT MAIL
Washington, DC 20531
US
Next steps
Once your completed application is certified and received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made you will be notified of your status and/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. We expect to make a final job offer within 80 days after the closing date of the announcement.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This position is located in the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), IT Security Division (ITSD). This position develops strategic plans that advance OJP's cybersecurity posture and then delivers hands-on technical support in that same area.
This job is open to
- The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. - Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority. U. S. Citizenship required.
Duties
- Execute cybersecurity operations for agency, including continuous monitoring, threat intelligence, incident response and vulnerability management.
- Establish and enforce standard operating procedures to ensure swift identification, containment, and mitigation of security incidents.
- Coordinate response efforts with internal and external teams, ensuring all actions comply with federal and DOJ regulations and with minimal operational impact.
- Provide expert analysis and recommendations to senior leadership on enhancing resilience against evolving cybersecurity threats.
- Continuously monitor agency IT environment for suspicious activity and potential security incidents using security information and event management (SIEM) tools and endpoint protection.
- Document incident response activities, create incident reports and conduct post-incident reviews to improve response processes.
- Collaborate with IT and application teams to patch, configure and otherwise address vulnerabilities.
- Gather and analyze cybersecurity threat intelligence from various sources to inform defense strategies and response plans.
- Interpret FISMA, NIST 800-53, CISA BODs, Executive Directives (EDs) and DOJ cybersecurity policies to develop compliance strategies.
- Develop, implement and monitor policies and procedures to ensure agency adherence to cybersecurity standards.
- Create and maintain compliance reports, tracking the remediation of findings and providing regular updates to leadership.
- Collaborate with program offices to implement security practices, providing guidance to ensure compliance.
- Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to promote a culture of security awareness and collaboration.
- Ensure high-quality customer service in delivering cybersecurity guidance and technical assistance to program offices by facilitating cybersecurity training and awareness programs to promote security-conscious behaviors and strengthen agency security culture.
- Develop and deliver cybersecurity training and awareness sessions for staff, promoting secure practices across the organization.
- Develop long-term cybersecurity goals and objectives, working with the Division Director to define a roadmap for achieving these goals.
- Ensure policies are documented, communicated and implemented across agency, conducting regular reviews to assess their effectiveness.
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Subject to background/suitability investigation/determination.
- Federal payments are required to be made by Direct Deposit.
- Requires registration for the Selective Service. Visit www.sss.gov.
- Pre-employment drug testing required.
- 1-year probationary period may be required.
- Security Requirements: Non-Sensitive/Moderate Risk
Basic Entry Requirements:
Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate.
Individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below.
- Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
- 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.
- 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.
- Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance.
Specialized Experience:
Applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level. Specialized experience is experience which is in or related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.
Examples of specialized experience include:
- Managing operations and running a combined on-prem/cloud SOC, ensuring the effective monitoring, detection, and response to security incidents.
- Aligning and fulfilling broad security governance requirements in coordination with agency/organization counterparts.
- Developing and implementing SOC strategies and best practices, aligning them with industry standards regulations, frameworks, and customer experience requirements.
- Building and communicating Zero Trust security modernization strategies and overseeing threat intelligence gathering and analysis, staying updated on emerging threats and trends to enhance the organization's defensive capabilities.
- Overseeing cybersecurity incident response in one or more hybrid cloud environments, with duties that include all five portions of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, Recover).
- Providing guidance on how to architect/design, leverage, and operate, various operational platforms, including Identity, Credential, Access Management (ICAM), Security Information and Event Management, and Security Orchestration, Automation & Response (SIEM/SOAR), and Privileged Access Management solutions as well as be a catalyst to accelerate capabilities for an integrated Zero Trust future.
- Managing and optimizing security technologies, including SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint security solutions, and other SOC tools, to maximize their effectiveness.
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Education
There is no education requirement for this position.
Additional information
- This position may be eligible for telework per agency policy.
- OJP offers opportunities for flexible work schedules.
- Recruitment incentives may be authorized.
- This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
- Please do not indicate current or former position salary in your application or resume.
- As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
- This position has a duty station of Washington, D.C. The selectee will be required to physically report to the OJP office building at least four (4) days per bi-weekly pay period and may incorporate leave and official travel plans into this reporting requirement. The office director or supervisor may request the selectee's presence in the office more frequently, as determined by the needs of the office. The selectee will be responsible for covering all commuting-related travel expenses. OJP employees are eligible for one transportation benefit - parking or the Department of Justice (DOJ) transit subsidy.
- Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal 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.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Direct Hire applicants: Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. Your resume must contain sufficiently detailed information upon which to make a qualification determination. Qualified candidates will be considered in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Direct Hire guidelines. Veterans' Preference does not apply to direct hire recruitment procedures.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)/Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP): The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. The CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, or if your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP/CTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website, which can be found at https://www.opm.gov
- Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal 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. - Required Documents
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.
REMINDER: ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59 Eastern Time (Washington, D.C. time) ON 12/16/2024 .
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (ALL APPLICANTS):
1. Resume (To receive credit for experience, your employment history must be documented in month/year format (MM/YYYY), reflecting starting date and ending date and include the number of hours worked per week. Failure to follow this format may result in disqualification).
Note: Incomplete applications will not be considered.
If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, you must submit proof by the closing date of the announcement that you meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(u) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP or you will not receive priority consideration. The proof includes a copy of the Agency notice, your most recent performance appraisal, and your most recent SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action for Competitive Appointment.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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. - How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the supporting documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
A complete application package, to include the responses to the online Assessment Questionnaire, must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/16/2024to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.- Follow the prompts to select your rsum and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
- You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
If you are unable to apply online, please contact Amanda Elder at
amanda.elder@usdoj.govor 202-598-0698 for alternate application procedures.
Agency contact information
Amanda Elder
Phone
202-598-0698
Email
amanda.elder@usdoj.gov
Address
Office of the Chief Information Officer
DO NOT MAIL
Washington, DC 20531
US
Next steps
Once your completed application is certified and received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made you will be notified of your status and/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. We expect to make a final job offer within 80 days after the closing date of the announcement. - Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.- Criminal history inquiries
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Financial suitability
- New employee probationary period
- Privacy Act
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Selective Service
- Signature and false statements
- Social security number request
REMINDER: ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59 Eastern Time (Washington, D.C. time) ON 12/16/2024 .
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (ALL APPLICANTS):
1. Resume (To receive credit for experience, your employment history must be documented in month/year format (MM/YYYY), reflecting starting date and ending date and include the number of hours worked per week. Failure to follow this format may result in disqualification).
Note: Incomplete applications will not be considered.
If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, you must submit proof by the closing date of the announcement that you meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(u) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP or you will not receive priority consideration. The proof includes a copy of the Agency notice, your most recent performance appraisal, and your most recent SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action for Competitive Appointment.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the supporting documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
A complete application package, to include the responses to the online Assessment Questionnaire, must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/16/2024to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
- Follow the prompts to select your rsum and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
- You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
If you are unable to apply online, please contact Amanda Elder at
amanda.elder@usdoj.govor 202-598-0698 for alternate application procedures.
Agency contact information
Amanda Elder
Phone
202-598-0698
amanda.elder@usdoj.gov
Address
Office of the Chief Information Officer
DO NOT MAIL
Washington, DC 20531
US
Next steps
Once your completed application is certified and received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made you will be notified of your status and/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. We expect to make a final job offer within 80 days after the closing date of the announcement.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Criminal history inquiries
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Financial suitability
- New employee probationary period
- Privacy Act
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Selective Service
- Signature and false statements
- Social security number request