Information Technology Specialist Full Time

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Specialized experience for the GS-13 is defined as one year of experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the federal service, which is directly related to the position, and which has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Working with information systems/network security, including deployment of defensive measures to detect, respond, and protect information, information systems, and networks from threats; AND Planning and managing IT Security audits and providing advice in areas such as: IT Security compliance, IT Security policy, procedure development, security threats, security technology, and best practices, including but not limited to implementing a Risk Management Framework (RMF) and managing Assessment and Authorization (A&A) efforts, Authorization to Operate (ATO), and evaluating security authorization packages to make recommendations for authorization; AND Experience as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) through the full system development lifecycle for IT system, such as Compliance and Vulnerability Management, Incident Handling & Response, Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP), Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP), and Plan of Action and Milestone (POA&M) management. In addition to specialized experience, 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 of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.