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IT Specialist (Security) serves as a Computer Specialist (Lead Senior Security Assessor) in the Security Assessment Group (AMK-232 and AMK-234). The incumbent will administer, develop, deliver, and support information technology (IT) systems and services. The paramount requirement is knowledge of IT principles, concepts, and methods; e.g. data, storage, software applications, and networking.
Learn more about this agency02/18/2020 to 03/10/2020
$64,525 - $100,017 per year
Salary includes locality payment of 15.95%
FV H
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - The job may require travel from time- to-time, but not on a regular basis. The travel may be for training or other work-related duties.
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Excepted
NA
No
No
AAC-AFN-20-AMK230-66078
560058500
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Current excepted service federal employees.
Also open to former excepted service federal employees eligible under an interchange agreement. Current or former federal employees must have met a one year probationary period or trial period in the competitive or excepted service. Applications will be accepted from preference eligibles and veterans who are honorably discharged from the Armed Forces after completing at least 3 years of continuous active duty service.
Work in the Technical Category at this pay band is characterized by such assignments as:
Characteristic information technology assignments in the Security specialization at this pay band include:
Duties Include:
Applies experience and detailed technical knowledge to evaluate security controls on a variety of information system platforms (Windows, Linux/Unix, etc.), databases (Oracle, MS-SQL, MySQL), and networks. Collects, verifies, compiles and summarizes security controls for compliance to NIST SP 800 series of documents; assists in developing and presenting training on NIST and other Departmental or Agency specific policies, guidance and orders.
Work is reviewed periodically by peers and the Team Lead during assigned tasks and at completion to ensure timeliness and all aspects of quality. Work activities typically support the work of other employees and contribute to activities of the organization. Contacts are internal and external to the organizational unit, to include interactions with mid- and senior-level information security personnel.
Provides guidance and mentoring to less-experienced security staff as requested by the Manager. Demonstrates some independence in planning time, prioritizing tasks and utilizing assigned resources to accomplish assigned projects. Established policies/procedures provide guidance for most assignments, but allow some discretion to select the most appropriate approach.
To view the complete qualification standard, applicants should reference – U.S. Office of Personnel Management Information Technology (IT) Management Series, 2210. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/
To qualify for this position at the FV-H (FG/GS-10-12) level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-G (FG/GS- 5-9) level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.
Individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate.
1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
And
Specialized Experience: may include but is not limited to: management of ISS projects that require extensive knowledge of IT hardware/software technology; experience preparing ISS systems documentation for certification/accreditation in accordance with FISMA, FedRAMP, and/or other federal IS guidelines or regulations; experience monitoring and evaluating systems’ compliance with IT security requirements.
OR,
Education substitution:
Successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. Degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks.
OR,
Combination Education and Experience may be qualifying for this position.
Education: All academic degrees and coursework must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions.
Applicants should include examples of Specialized Experience in their work history
AND
Selective Placement Factor: At the close of this announcement, applicants must currently hold one or more of the following industry- recognized information security certifications:
Applicants must submit proof documentation of the certification(s) they hold.
Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement
Information Regarding KSA's:
As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA.
In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate.
Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) and Other Factors listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration.
Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.
We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions.
Position may be subject to a background investigation.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies.
NOTES:
1) Current/former permanent employees of another Federal agency (Competitive or Excepted Service) who have completed a one-year probationary period. Applicants claiming transfer or reinstatement eligibility must submit Notice of Personnel Action (SF-50) or its equivalent to verify status.
2) Veterans who are honorably discharged from the Armed Forces after completing at least three (3) years of continuous active service. EVHO eligibles MUST upload or fax a copy of a DD Form 214 reflecting three (3) years of continuous active service and character of service to verify eligibility.
3) Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed, or emailed applications cannot be accepted.
4) Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.
5) Some, all or none of the applicants may be interviewed.
6) This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: http://jobs.faa.gov/FAACORECompensation.htm
7) To confirm receipt of faxed documents, please call (405) 954-3969
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9) Applicants must currently hold one or more of the following industry- recognized information security certifications:
• (ISC)2 Certified Authorization Professional (CAP)
• (ISC)2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• ISACA Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.
Supplemental documentation, e.g. Notification of Personnel Actions (SF-50) will be accepted in combination with your on-line
application. These documents must be uploaded or faxed to (405)954-3003 on or before the closing date of this announcement.
All submitted documents should reference the announcement number.
Applicants claiming eligibility for the Expanded Veterans Hiring Opportunity (EVHO), MUST submit a DD Form 214 reflecting character of service to verify eligibility by the closing date of the announcement as requested by the Human Resource Office. Eligibility for EVHO will be considered based on applicable documentation submitted by the closing date.
If you are a current or former Federal employee (including a current FAA employee), you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement. You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.
If you are a current Federal employee and need a current copy of your SF-50, please contact your personnel office. If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/. If you are a former Federal employee, you can obtain a copy of your SF-50 by writing the National Personnel Records Center Annex, 1411 Boulder Boulevard, Valmeyer, IL 62295. Additional information is available from this link: http://www.archives.gov/st-louis/civilian-personnel/.
Expanded Veterans Hiring Opportunity (EVHO) are those veterans who are honorably discharged from the Armed Forces after completing at least three (3) years of continuous active service. Applicants claiming eligibility for EVHO, MUST submit a DD Form 214 reflecting character of service to verify eligibility by the closing date of the announcement as requested by the Human Resource Office. Eligibility for EVHO will be considered based on applicable documentation submitted by the closing date.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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.
You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must have a status of "Received" by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must have a status of "Received" each time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with register.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/560058500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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