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IT Specialist (Cybersecurity) - DIRECT HIRE

$163,964 a year
Office of the Secretary of Transportation
Washington Full-day Full-time

Description:

This position is in the Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of the Secretary (OST), Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), Office of the Associate Chief Information Officer (ACIO) for Cybersecurity and Information Protection and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). The incumbent reports directly to the ACIO/CISO, who has full responsibility for oversight and management of DOT’s cybersecurity program.

Requirements:

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration.

To qualify for the Grade 15, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equal or equivalent to the GS-14, it must include:

Implementing, managing, maintaining, and coordinating activities (such as Network/IT Infrastructure Upgrades and Network/IT Resource deployment) both technical/non-technical, for short/long-term milestones to support an organization's office automation efforts. Integrating, maintaining, and enhancing information management and information technology programs to provide systems, tools, and analytical capabilities. Providing in-depth and independent information technology guidance, services, advice, and recommendations to leadership on information security matters. Performing network monitoring and intrusion detection ensuring sound security principles.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

Attention to Detail: Work is thorough and conscientious about attending to detail. Customer Service: Working with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, providing information or assistance, assigning staff to resolve their problems, or satisfying their expectations; knowing about available products and services; committed to providing quality products and services. Oral Communication: Expressing 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); making clear and convincing oral presentations; listening to others, attending to nonverbal cues, and responding appropriately. Problem Solving: Identifying problems; determining accuracy and relevance of information; using sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and making recommendations based on technical requirements.


For all types of consideration, experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). 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.

For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4

All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Feb 22, 2024;   from: usajobs.gov

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