USPTO is hiring: Supervisory IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC) in Baltimore

This position serves as the Division Director, Cybersecurity Operations and Response Division. This position is responsible for supervising, directing, and managing the staff and the day-to-day functions of the Cybersecurity Operations and Response Division of OCISO within the strategic vision and enterprise-wide initiatives identified and established by the CISO. You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. OPM Qualifications Standards are available at Information Technology (IT) Management Series 2210 (Alternative A).

Specialized experience for this position includes:

1. Experience overseeing a large IT organization demonstrating strategic planning, operational management, and resource optimization.
2. Experience providing expert technical knowledge in security operations by monitoring, detecting, and responding to cybersecurity incidents and conducting threat intelligence/risk analysis.
3. Experience conducting forensic and vulnerability management by identifying, assessing, and mitigating vulnerabilities to prevent potential exploits and breaches.
4. Experience in developing and deploying secure technological solutions that are compliant with organizational and regulatory policies.
5. Experience in directing multidisciplinary teams, conducting performance evaluations, developing staff through training programs, and managing disciplinary actions.

In addition to meeting specialized experience: For all positions, individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled.

1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
2. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers 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 effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information; 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.

Condition of Employment: Incumbent must have one of the following certificates within 120 days from entry on duty (EOD): ISC2 Certified Authorization Professional (CAP); ISC2 Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP); ISACA Certified Information Security Manager (CISM); GIAC Information Security Fundamentals (GISF); GIAC Security Leadership Certification (GSLC).

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations. 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.

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