IT Specialist (INFOSEC) at National Institutes of Health in Montgomery County, MD

Summary

This position is located in the NIH Business System, Office of Management (OM), Office of the Director (OD), National Institutes of Health (NIH), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). The incumbent serves as Information System Security Officer (ISSO) within the NBS and is the principal security advisor to the NBS Director.

Duties

The ideal candidate possesses two or more of the following active IT Security Certifications: Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP).

As an IT Specialist (INFOSEC), you will perform various IT security and security systems management duties including the following:

Serve as the Information Security System Officer (ISSO) within NBS with responsibility for network security; virus/malware incidents and responses; prevention of virus outbreaks through software testing; and responding to and correcting any security or intrusion problems.
Ensure IT security/intrusion measures are integrated with other security disciplines. Apply security/intrusion measures to multiple IT disciplines, internet and intranet, applications software and operating systems software, telecommunications.
Maintain a total infrastructure protection environment for the NBS. Develop security documentation and ensure systems meet systems security certification and accreditation requirements, and that security/intrusion measures meet Federal information systems security protocols.
Ensure the overall networking systems, including end-to-end systems performance, network architecture, transmissions protocols, broadcasting, switching, control and management is monitored and problems addressed in a proactive way.
Stays informed about the NBS's InfoSec needs and represents the NBS's security interests to NIH. Ensures that federal InfoSec directives and policies are implemented at NBS. Requests NBS exceptions to NIH policies and procedures, if exclusion from the standard requirements is warranted. Perform reviews and analysis of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Binding Operational Directives, Federal Information Processing Standards, and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) implementation guidance.
Recommends improvements and updates to local and NIH policies and procedures. Evaluates NBS security related tools and procedures, recommends changes to ensure implementation of best practices. Makes recommendations on the approval of various computer operations based on security guidelines.
Utilizes working knowledge of FedRAMP, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-53 security controls and the NIST SP 800-37 Risk Management Framework to interpret standards, requirements, and their application to enterprise Cloud environments.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for the IT Specialist (INFOSEC), GS-2210-14 position, you must have IT related experience demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience obtained in either the private or public sector, and/or completion of specific, intensive training that demonstrates that you possess each of the following four competencies:

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.

AND

You must demonstrate in your resume that you have at least one (1) year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, typically gained in the IT field or through performing IT related tasks such as: developing, implementing, and coordinating activities designed to ensure, protect and restore IT systems, services and capabilities; monitoring and evaluating systems' compliance with IT security requirements; providing advice and guidance in implementing IT security policies and procedures in the development and operation of network systems and overall IT security; defining the scope and level of detail for IT security plans and policies applicable to an IT security program; and conducting tests and exercises to ensure disaster recovery efforts are effective and secure.

You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay.

Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings with the information you provide in your application. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer.

Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply:

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) at HHS. Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions across HHS.

The position(s) advertised in this announcement are covered by a direct hire authority. Traditional rating and ranking of applicants, including category rating, does not apply to this vacancy. You will be initially evaluated against the basic qualifications only. Qualified applicants will be referred for consideration in accordance with the . Veterans' Preference does not apply to positions covered by a direct hire authority.

To be considered well qualified for the purposes of the and the , you must be able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry and substantively exceed the basic qualifications and meet all eligibility, physical, medical, suitability, and all other requirements.

Required Documents

REQUIRED FOR ALL APPLICANTS

RESUME:
Your resume must thoroughly describe how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement and it must support your responses to the assessment questionnaire. We cannot assume you have performed the necessary experience required for this position regardless of your employment history or academic career.

To ensure all of the essential information is in your resume, we encourage you to use the r. If you choose to use your own resume, you must ensure it contains all of the required information and you organize it so we can associate the following information for each experience/position:

Job title
Name of employer
Beginning and ending dates of employment (month/day/year format)
Hours worked per week. We will assume full-time unless otherwise stated. We will prorate part-time employment in crediting experience.
Detailed description of job duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities to include any supervisory/managerial responsibilities and number of staff supervised (if applicable)
Series and grade or equivalent (if a federal position)

If the position has an education requirement or you are qualifying on the basis of education, you must list your education history including the type of degree and your major of study. If the position requires a certain number of credit hours, you are strongly encouraged to list the relevant courses in your resume.

Do not include a photograph or video of yourself, or any sensitive information (age, date of birth, marital status, protected health information, religious affiliation, social security number, etc.) on your resume or cover letter. We will not access web pages linked on your resume or cover letter to determine your qualifications.

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ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE:
You must submit a completed assessment questionnaire.

Unless otherwise stated, we will only use the information above to determine your qualifications. Not providing the required information may result in a determination that you do not meet minimum requirements for the position (e.g., an ineligible rating) or a lower rating.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FOR CAREER TRANSITION CLAIMS
Visit our websites to claim selection priority through the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP):

CTAP:
ICTAP:

If you do not provide the required information, we will assume you are not eligible or you do not wish to be considered for any preference or eligibility.

Please do not submit any other supplementary documentation that is not requested of you. To protect your personal information, we will only send your resume and cover letter to the selecting official or hiring manager.