Southern Arkansas University is hiring: IT Cybersecurity Specialist in Welcome

Joining the Secret Service, Office of Technical Development and Mission Support, Technical Security Division will allow you to provide a technically secure environment for the President and Vice President, as well as other protectees.

Direct Hire Authority: This position will be filled through the Office of Personnel Management's Direct Hire Authority. The "Rule of Three", Category Rating and Veterans Preference will not apply to this vacancy.

Duties

The selectee will serve as IT Cybersecurity Specialist in the USSS OPM Office. Typical work assignments include:

• Developing policies and procedures for TSD related security systems Authorization and Accreditation (A&A) to ensure compliance with various federal regulatory requirements.
• Developing, recommending, and establishing new strategies for the solution of extremely complex challenges/problems pertaining to infrastructure information systems/cybersecurity and enterprise compliance requirements.
• Providing expert technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to management on critical IT cybersecurity issues.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

If selected for this position, you will be required to:

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• One-year probationary period may be required.
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Obtain and maintain a top secret Tier 5 clearance.
• Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position.
• Submit to a polygraph examination prior to your appointment.

Qualifications

Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Basic Requirements AND Specialized Experience requirements as noted below

Basic Requirement: Possess information technology related experience demonstrating each of the four required competencies:
A. Attention to Detail: Ensuring IT programs are in compliance with cybersecurity policies and/or standards;
B. Customer Service: Interpreting IT security guidelines or policies to meet customer needs;
C. Oral Communication: Communicating organizational security policies and procedures to stakeholders; and
D. Problem Solving: Providing solutions to cybersecurity issues to meet short and long-term goals.

AND

Specialized Experience:
You qualify for the GS-13 level if you possess one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-12 level in the Federal service performing the following duties:

• Compiling data needed to approve systems for cybersecurity compliance;
• Analyzing security data to provide recommendations on cybersecurity improvements;
• Developing policies for security systems to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities. This position will require a credit check after a conditional offer of employment has been accepted.

The agency's Telework Policy allows up to 80% telework, which is at the discretion of management and based on roles and responsibilities.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

How to Apply

Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, including the initial online assessment and submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 04/04/2024 to receive consideration.