We are seeking cybersecurity professionals to perform broad, high level information security implementation and related work that spans government and some private entities. You will be implementing and providing authoritative advice and guidance that ensures the confidentiality, integrity and availability of network and information systems on a broad, complex spectrum.
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO: 03/31/17
We have a severe shortage of qualified applicants for our Information TechnologySpecialist (INFOSEC - Information Security) positions. To help us fill these jobs, we have been granted “Direct Hire Authority” or DHA. This means that when we have a vacant job, we can hire any qualified candidate, either from this job posting or from any source. The benefit of applying to this posting is that your application may be shared with a hiring manager if they request resumes from this posting.
A few key facts about this DHA notice:
Multiple vacancies may be filled at the GS-15 level
Jobs are located in Washington, D.C. and on a possible Virtual basis across the Continental U.S.
Current GSA employees on competitive service appointments may not be selected.
These positions will be filled in the 18F organization at GSA. 18F is an office inside the General Services Administration that helps other federal agencies build, buy, and share efficient and easy-to-use digital services. We’re a team of technology experts that work with agencies to diagnose problems and then work alongside agency teams to find the right solutions. LEARN MORE ABOUT JOINING 18F
For questions about the selection process, contact the following:
Jacqueline Coleman - (202)969-4069
If you have general questions about this job posting, or are having difficulty applying, contact us at 816-823-2006, or nrc@gsa.gov.
For information on DHA, please visit https://www.opm.gov/directhire/index.asp.
Summary
We are seeking cybersecurity professionals to perform broad, high level information security implementation and related work that spans government and some private entities. You will be implementing and providing authoritative advice and guidance that ensures the confidentiality, integrity and availability of network and information systems on a broad, complex spectrum.
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO: 03/31/17
We have a severe shortage of qualified applicants for our Information TechnologySpecialist (INFOSEC - Information Security) positions. To help us fill these jobs, we have been granted “Direct Hire Authority” or DHA. This means that when we have a vacant job, we can hire any qualified candidate, either from this job posting or from any source. The benefit of applying to this posting is that your application may be shared with a hiring manager if they request resumes from this posting.
A few key facts about this DHA notice:
Multiple vacancies may be filled at the GS-15 level
Jobs are located in Washington, D.C. and on a possible Virtual basis across the Continental U.S.
Current GSA employees on competitive service appointments may not be selected.
These positions will be filled in the 18F organization at GSA. 18F is an office inside the General Services Administration that helps other federal agencies build, buy, and share efficient and easy-to-use digital services. We’re a team of technology experts that work with agencies to diagnose problems and then work alongside agency teams to find the right solutions. LEARN MORE ABOUT JOINING 18F
For questions about the selection process, contact the following:
Jacqueline Coleman - (202)969-4069
If you have general questions about this job posting, or are having difficulty applying, contact us at 816-823-2006, or nrc@gsa.gov.
For information on DHA, please visit https://www.opm.gov/directhire/index.asp.
The duties of this position include, but are not limited to:
Developing processes and open source tools for proactively detecting malicious activity in government systems, and works closely with government engineering and infrastructure teams to integrate and provide policy oversight and direction of security operations.
Serving on interagency groups tasked with providing direct technical assistance and support to Federal information security components of delivery, consulting, acquisition, and product services.
Collaborating closely with stakeholders and partners on engineering teams responsible for creating and institutionalizing best practices in developing secure software.
Providing advice and guidance regarding penetration testing across the government and assess vulnerabilities of software and infrastructure, and that of partners and collaborators through penetration testing (“red teaming”) policies, procedures and initiatives.
Providing authoritative advice and assistance to Federal agencies and private industry entities in reviewing and implementing security operations and incident response remediation processes for security events within the federal government as a whole.
Work in partnership with teams at 18F and/or other agencies to improve their security posture and detection/response capabilities.
Collaborate with 18F’s Infrastructure and Engineering teams to develop operational security best practices.
Perform security reviews of application designs, source code and deployments as required, covering all types of applications (web application, web services, mobile applications, thick client applications, SaaS)
“Scrub in” with product teams to provide security expertise on sensitive or risky projects.
Drafting, reviewing and validating security documentation such as system security plans, risk assessments, disaster recovery plans, business continuity plans, and/or user security guides to ensure that guides are adequate for implementation and use.
Direct Deposit of salary check to financial organization
Males born after 12/31/1959 must have registered with the Selective Service
If selected, you must meet the following conditions:
Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
Complete a "Declaration of Federal Employment" (OF-306) to determine suitability for Federal employment.
Positions may be designated as Public Trust Positions and have varying position sensitivity requirements. Appointment may be subject to background investigations and favorable adjudication prior to entering on duty.
Non-GSA employees must complete the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 to determine identity and employment (work status) eligibility. GSA will verify the information through the DHS e-Verify automated system. Any identified discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment.
Complete an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, and obtain approval that no conflict or an appearance of conflict exists between your financial interest and this position.
You may be required to participate in the Region's Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP), representing the Service and/or GSA as a whole. This may involve participating in COOP meetings and planning activities; performing mission-critical work at a designated location other than the traditional GSA office site (which may be outside of the commuting area); and ensuring that GSA's needs are still being met in the event of an emergency, disaster or otherwise unforeseen circumstance disrupting traditional office operations.
Qualifications
Applicants applying for the GS-15 grade level must meet the following requirements:
Have IT-related experience demonstrating EACH of the four competencies AND specialized experience listed below:
IT SPECIALIST COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:
Attention to Detail - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant keeps abreast of latest technology, information, research, etc., to maintain knowledge in field of expertise (for example, reads trade journals, participates in professional/technical associations, maintains credentials).
Customer Service - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant promotes or develops and maintains good working relationships with key individuals or groups.
Oral and Written Communication - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant serves on panels, committees, or task forces as a representative for the organization on technical or professional issues.
Problem Solving - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant monitors current trends or events (for example, technological, economic, political, social, educational, or employment trends or events) and applies the information as appropriate.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
In addition to the competencies listed above, applicants must demonstrate one year of experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience overseeing, managing or leading complex, enterprise-class information technology, infrastructure and/or network security programs, projects and teams in one or more of the following areas:
Application Engineering: Performing security assessments on software applications that reflect the state of modern information security and developing open source software tools as necessary to support such efforts.
Software/Systems/Infrastructure Penetration Testing: Performing assessment of software and infrastructure vulnerabilities through penetration testing (“red teaming”). Performing physical and network security assessments to test their resilience to social engineering and phishing.
Information Systems Security Operations and Incident Response: Performing IT security incident response and remediation processes for information system/infrastructure security events. Developing processes and open source tools to proactively detect malicious activity in systems and integrating such into security operations.
Additional information
Bargaining Unit status: Varies based on job and location
Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses may be paid when authorized and approved by appropriate agency officials on a case by case basis.
GSA may pay a recruitment incentive to a newly-appointed employee; a relocation incentive to a current employee; or offer annual leave service credit to an applicant with related non-federal or uniformed services work experience. Determinations to pay/allow incentives will be made on a case-by-case basis, subject to funding availability and documentation that the position is "hard-to-fill".
Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior non-federal work experience or uniformed service experience.
Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement as needed. This vacancy announcement does not preclude filling this position by other means. Management also has the right not to fill the position.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applications will be evaluated against the basic qualifications. Qualified candidates will be considered in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management's Direct Hire Guidelines. Veterans' Preference does not apply to the direct hire recruitment procedures. Selections made under this notice will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Current civil service employees would, therefore, be given new appointments. You may not be considered for the position if any part of the application is incomplete or missing the required supporting documentation. Falsifying your background, education, and/or experience is cause for not hiring you or dismissing you if hired.
If you are an Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan eligible or a GSA Career Transition Assistance eligible, you must be considered well qualified to receive priority. ICTAP/CTAP. Well qualified is defined as possession of the majority of competencies required for the position, and will be determined based upon a review of your resume against the competencies required for the position being filled. To preview questions please click here.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
All required documents need to be submitted before the closing date/deadline to have a complete application. Review the following list to determine which documents must be submitted online.
Note: If required to submit an SF-50 (Notice of Personnel Action), an equivalent agency Notice of Personnel Action form is acceptable. Such document(s) must show all of the following: Effective Date, Position, title, series, grade, and rate of basic pay, Tenure Group, Position Occupied Group, and Name of Agency.
Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit an SF-50 (Notice of Personnel Action) or an equivalent agency Notice of Personnel Action form is acceptable. Note: GSA employees (except for OIG employees) are not required to submit a SF-50.
ICTAP/CTAP Eligible: Submit (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50 and (c) most recent performance rating.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
This Direct Hire Public Notice will be used to build a list/inventory of applicants that may be referred as vacancies become available.
You must submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the Announcement. Errors or omissions may result in your not being considered for this vacancy. You can modify/complete your application any time before the vacancy date/time deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, read the Apply for a GSA Job on the GSA website.
To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement.
Sign in or register on USAJobs and select a resume and documents to include in your application.
Once you have clicked Apply for this position now, you will be taken to the GSA site to complete the application process.
Click the Apply To This Vacancy and complete all steps in the application process until the Confirmation indicates your application is complete. If you click Return to USAJobs or get timed out prior to receiving confirmation, your application will not be submitted and cannot be considered for this vacancy.
Note: Review the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section of this announcement to determine which apply to you and must be submitted online. You may choose one or more of the following options to submit your document(s): Upload (from your computer); USAJOBS (click the "USAJOBS" link to complete the transfer process) or FAX (read the “Fax instructions” provided prior to printing the Fax Cover Sheet and faxing your information).
Need Assistance? If you cannot complete any part of the application process listed above, contact the Human Resources Office/representative listed on the announcement prior to the announcement deadline for instructions on how to proceed. Be sure to receive prior HR approval to deviate from these instructions so that your application will be considered.
GSA-Multiple Departments
nrc@gsa.gov
See Duty Locations , DC 00000-0000
US
Next steps
The following process is used if your application is complete and active as of the cut-off date deadline.
1. ELIGIBILITY/QUALIFICATIONS: Applicant eligibility and qualifications are reviewed. 2. REFERRAL TO MANAGEMENT: Eligible/Qualified applicants are referred to management for review and possible interview. 3. SELECTION/TENTATIVE JOB OFFER: If a selection is made, a tentative offer is extended to the selectee and suitability and/or security background investigation is conducted. 4. FINAL JOB OFFER: A final job offer is made (typically within 40 days after the issuance of a referral of applicants).
Thank you for your interest in working for U.S. General Services Administration!
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
All required documents need to be submitted before the closing date/deadline to have a complete application. Review the following list to determine which documents must be submitted online.
Note: If required to submit an SF-50 (Notice of Personnel Action), an equivalent agency Notice of Personnel Action form is acceptable. Such document(s) must show all of the following: Effective Date, Position, title, series, grade, and rate of basic pay, Tenure Group, Position Occupied Group, and Name of Agency.
Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit an SF-50 (Notice of Personnel Action) or an equivalent agency Notice of Personnel Action form is acceptable. Note: GSA employees (except for OIG employees) are not required to submit a SF-50.
ICTAP/CTAP Eligible: Submit (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50 and (c) most recent performance rating.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
This Direct Hire Public Notice will be used to build a list/inventory of applicants that may be referred as vacancies become available.
You must submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the Announcement. Errors or omissions may result in your not being considered for this vacancy. You can modify/complete your application any time before the vacancy date/time deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, read the Apply for a GSA Job on the GSA website.
To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement.
Sign in or register on USAJobs and select a resume and documents to include in your application.
Once you have clicked Apply for this position now, you will be taken to the GSA site to complete the application process.
Click the Apply To This Vacancy and complete all steps in the application process until the Confirmation indicates your application is complete. If you click Return to USAJobs or get timed out prior to receiving confirmation, your application will not be submitted and cannot be considered for this vacancy.
Note: Review the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section of this announcement to determine which apply to you and must be submitted online. You may choose one or more of the following options to submit your document(s): Upload (from your computer); USAJOBS (click the "USAJOBS" link to complete the transfer process) or FAX (read the “Fax instructions” provided prior to printing the Fax Cover Sheet and faxing your information).
Need Assistance? If you cannot complete any part of the application process listed above, contact the Human Resources Office/representative listed on the announcement prior to the announcement deadline for instructions on how to proceed. Be sure to receive prior HR approval to deviate from these instructions so that your application will be considered.
GSA-Multiple Departments
nrc@gsa.gov
See Duty Locations , DC 00000-0000
US
Next steps
The following process is used if your application is complete and active as of the cut-off date deadline.
1. ELIGIBILITY/QUALIFICATIONS: Applicant eligibility and qualifications are reviewed. 2. REFERRAL TO MANAGEMENT: Eligible/Qualified applicants are referred to management for review and possible interview. 3. SELECTION/TENTATIVE JOB OFFER: If a selection is made, a tentative offer is extended to the selectee and suitability and/or security background investigation is conducted. 4. FINAL JOB OFFER: A final job offer is made (typically within 40 days after the issuance of a referral of applicants).
Thank you for your interest in working for U.S. General Services Administration!
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
