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The Information Technology Specialist (Security) position is located in the Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Administrative Systems Office (ASO), Security and Data Integration Staff (SDIS). The SDIS is responsible for administering and overseeing the system security requirements for various Human Resources, Financial, Facilities and AO Support applications and information systems.
Learn more about this agency09/14/2023 to 09/28/2023
$94,199 - $176,555 per year
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Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Current excepted service federal employees.
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
This vacancy announcement is open to the public. This position allows for recurring and situational telework but does not qualify for full-time or remote telework.
This position will be report to the Deputy Chief of the Security and Data Integration Staff (SDIS) in the Administrative Systems Office (ASO). The ASO is seeking a self-motived professional Information Technology Specialist (Security) to serve as an Information Systems Security Officer administering and overseeing the system security program for the various applications and information systems within the Human Resources, Financial, Facilities, and AO Support portfolios. The incumbent will be the primary advisor to the Chief and Deputy Chief of the SDIS and various Portfolio Managers on information security matters pertaining to assigned applications and systems.
The incumbent will be providing recommendations concerning safeguarding of information systems and conducting comprehensive assessments of the management, operational, and technical security controls employed within or inherited by an information system to determine the overall effectiveness of the controls. Also, the incumbent will be reviewing information systems to identify potential security weaknesses, recommends improvements to address vulnerabilities, implements changes and documents upgrades. The ideal candidate must have excellent communication skills with all levels, from end users to executives.
The duties of the position include, but are not limited to:
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Applicant with the following certification is highly desirable:
This position does not require education to qualify.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your resume and supporting documentation and compare this information to your responses on the occupational questionnaire to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this job. If you meet the minimum qualifications for this job, we will evaluate your application package, to assess the quality, depth, and complexity of your accomplishments, experience, and education as they relate to the requirements listed in this vacancy announcement.
You should be aware that your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification. If a determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume and/or narrative responses, you will be assigned a rating commensurate to your described experience. Failure to submit the mandatory narrative responses will result in not receiving full consideration and/or rating credit. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you, withdrawing an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed.
For this job announcement the following documents and/or information are required:
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 09/28/2023 to receive consideration.
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After a review of your complete application is made, you will be notified of your rating and referral to the hiring official if determined qualified. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/748800500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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