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The Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) is based at NIST and its mission is to enhance the productivity and technological performance of U.S. manufacturing. MEP is a public-private partnership. Through its collaborations at the federal, state and local level, MEP Centers work with manufacturers to develop new products and customers, expand and diversify markets, adopt new technology, and enhance value within supply chains. The MEP Program serves as a bridge to other organizations and federal research labs that share a passion for enhancing the manufacturing community. If selected, you will serve as an IT Specialist (Security) for the MEP group.

If hired at the ZP-III level, duties will include:

• Assisting the unit's IT Security Officer (ITSO) & facilitating all authorization activities within these organizations. Operating with supervision from ITSO. Assisting ITSO with applying NIST & federal information security guidance & vulnerability reports, as well as industry best practices, to uphold the security & integrity of NIST systems.
• Contributing to the implementation of technical fixes in collaboration with the Assessment & Authorization team & other NIST IT staff.
• Assisting with the creation and establishment of techniques that best support the mission.
• Assisting ITSO with ensuring MEP info system security controls are implemented, monitored & maintained; Serving as technical POC for installation & configuration of hardware and software on office computers and personal data devices and on multiple operating systems & computer platforms for MEP staff. Troubleshooting hardware platforms & software applications.
• Analyzing, evaluating, and recommending hardware/software changes to various computer systems. Installing, configuring and testing products and equipment being reviewed. Analyzing policies, regulations, & system provisions governing standard operating systems & providing assistance & advisory services to users.
• Coordinating w/ Office of Information Systems Management (OISM) to resolve solutions to hardware and/or software issues, tracking and inputting service tickets.
• Serving as property officer.
• Implementing NIST policies regarding system access, network rights, and physical access to systems and equipment.

If hired at the ZP-IV level, duties will include:

• Providing Senior IT security analysis & planning support to the MEP Program. Manage MEP IT team. Serving as the unit's IT Security Officer & facilitating all authorization activities within these organizations.
• Operating independently but in coordination with the NIST Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), the Assessment & Authorization Team, and customer staff.
• Applying NIST & federal information security guidance & vulnerability reports, as well as industry best practices, to uphold the security & integrity of NIST systems.
• Contributing to the implementation of technical fixes in collaboration with the Assessment & Authorization team & other NIST IT staff.
• Creating & establishing procedures & techniques that best support the mission.
• Working across teams & directly with management to resolve complex issues. Work performed supports operational effectiveness of the supported unit, thereby contributing to the success of NIST's mission. Work may be performed independently or within a team-based setting, as appropriate.
• Maintaining awareness & understanding of risks & potential threats relevant to the unit. Ensuring MEP info system security controls are implemented, monitored & maintained; coordinating and facilitating policies & practices of the NIST Privacy Program.
• Being proficient in: Cloud-Solutions, Cloud- Security, Zero-Trust cybersecurity, SaaS, PaaS, IaaS and Agile DevSecOps methodologies/solutions

Conditions of employment

• U.S. citizenship
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment
• Completion of Confidential Financial Disclosure, Form OGE-450
• Bargaining Unit Position: No
• Applicants to the ZP-IV level must meet selective placement factor.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements, ZP-III:

This standard allows eligibility through meeting either the requirements specified in the section titled Education or the requirements specified in the section titled Experience.

Education: All academic degrees and coursework must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions

Undergraduate or Graduate Education: 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.

Experience: 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.

For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled.

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

In addition to the basic requirements:

Applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalents to at least the GS-9 level (ZP-II at NIST). Specialized experience is defined as:

• experience assisting with performing data analysis, design, and administration on complex national management information systems
• experience assisting with developing, applying, and maintaining IT Security plans and measures
• experience assisting with developing plans, policies, and procedures and the administrative requirements for their IT implementation

OR

3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.

OR

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.

ZP-IV: In addition to the above basic requirements:

Applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level (ZP-III at NIST). Specialized experience is defined as:

• experience performing data analysis, design, and administration on complex national management information systems
• experience developing, applying, and maintaining IT Security plans and measures
• experience developing plans, policies, and procedures and the administrative requirements for their IT implementation

Selective Placement Factor: You mustpossess a current active IT Security certification (e.g. CISSP, GIAC certification). A copy of your certification must be submitted in your application package.


Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done. We will credit all qualifying volunteer experience in your application.

The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook.

Applicant Reconsideration

How you will be evaluated

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

We will review your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documents to assess your qualifications for this position. Please be sure that your resume and supporting documents include detailed information to support your qualifications for this position. Failure to provide sufficient and/or legible evidence in your resume or supporting documents may result in a "not qualified" determination. You MUST also selected at least ONE eligibility (i.e., how you wish to be considered) in order to receive consideration for this position.

REFERRAL
All applicants that meet the minimum qualifications will be referred to the selecting official for consideration. Under Direct Hire Authority, applicants are not rated and ranked and veteran's preference does not apply.

CTAP or ICTAP eligibility: If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP), you must be determined eligible and rated as well-qualified to receive special selection priority. "Well Qualified" means that in addition to meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective placement factor(s), if applicable, you must receive a score of 85 or higher. Please review the following site regarding required documents to support CTAP or ICTAP eligibility and additional information regarding this authority - CTAP/ICTAP Eligibility