Clarification from the agency

This vacancy is open for 5 days OR to the first 100 applicants who apply. If 100 applicants apply prior to the closing date, the vacancy will be closed the day the number of applicants is reached.

The incumbent applies advanced, specialized expertise to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, networks, and data through the planning, analysis, development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of networked systems and information systems security programs, policies, procedures, and tools. Serving in INV as an expert on information technology issues, the incumbent has wide-ranging responsibilities, primarily in relation to INV systems.  Major duties include, but are not limited to:  1) developing policies and procedures; 2) preparing risk and vulnerability assessments; 3) evaluating and approving the installation of updates and new releases; 4) participating in network and systems design; 5) conducting systems security evaluations; 6) developing systems security contingency plans and disaster recovery procedures; 7) facilitating the gathering, analysis, and preservation of evidence; 8) assessing security events and implementing corrective actions; 9) analyzing and defining network requirements; 10) installing, testing, maintaining, and upgrading network operating systems software; 11) maintaining and administering virtual desktops, virtual servers, and other virtual appliances.

Conditions of employment

• Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• Statement of Employment & Financial Interest required prior to appointment.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Time-In-Grade Requirements: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions contained in 5CFR 300, Subpart F.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all the required qualification requirements, including education, and any selective placement factors described below by the closing date of this announcement.

If you are qualifying based on education OR if there are mandatory education requirements listed below, you MUST submit a copy of your college transcript with your application.

NOTE: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements, by the closing date of this announcement.

Time-In-Grade Requirements: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions, per 5CFR 300, Subpart F.

Applicants applying for the GS-14 grade level must meet the following requirements:

Have IT-related experience demonstrating EACH of the four competencies AND specialized experience listed below:

1. Attention to Detail
2. Customer Service
3. Oral Communication 
4. Problem Solving

AND

Have at least 1 full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service which provided you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:   

• Experience in applying and interpreting advanced IT systems security principles, concepts, and methods.
• Experience in developing and interpreting policies, procedures and strategies governing the planning and delivery of services.      
• Experience providing expert technical advice, guidance and recommendations.
• Experience in staying current with new and updated IT security and network developments.
• Experience in interpreting and applying project management principles and methods.
• Experience in coordinating the implementation of security programs and network operating systems across multiple platforms.
• Experience in establishing vulnerability reporting criteria.

NOTE: In order to qualify for this position, your experience MUST be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate.

There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-14 position.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs) and other characteristics that are relevant to the duties of this position and must be fully supported by information in your resume:

• Knowledge of advanced IT principles, concepts, methods, standards, and practices.
• Knowledge of project management methods and practices.
• Skill in written and oral communication techniques.
• Knowledge of systems security certification and assessment requirements and processes.
• Knowledge of network systems management methods.

Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant work experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to this job opportunity. 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). Your resume should include the dates of all qualifying experience (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours worked/volunteered per week. For assistance with creating a resume, please click
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Qualified candidates are assigned a score between 70 and 100.  Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) candidates must be rated "Well Qualified" for the position and earn a score of at least 85 (when applicants are rated in a range of 70 to 100) to receive consideration for special priority.

If, after reviewing your resume and self-assessment questionnaire responses and a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, a score will be manually determined that reflects your documented experience.  This may result in a lower score, which may also eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements and submit any required supporting documentation by the closing date of this job opportunity. Your application package must contain sufficient information to make a valid determination that you fully meet the basic/specialized experience requirements as stated in this job opportunity announcement for each grade level(s) for which you are applying. Applicants found to be among the top qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring official for further consideration and possible interview.