This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/482311700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
The position is located in the Office of the Director, Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia. The agency is responsible for providing community supervision for offenders on parole, probation and supervised release in the District of Columbia. Working closely with other criminal justice organizations and community leaders, CSOSA provides the full range of comprehensive services to increase public safety, prevent crime, reduce recidivism and support the fair administration of justice. The Information Security Unit is responsible for the Agency information security program that enables CSOSA to maintain the necessary ongoing awareness of information security, vulnerabilities, and threats to support organizational risk management decisions. In addition, the Information Security Office ensures appropriate safeguards and countermeasures are implemented for protecting CSOSA's sensitive information and information systems that are relied upon to achieve the agencies' mission and support business operations. The incumbent of this position is responsible for assisting the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in executing the assurance responsibilities through the continuous monitoring of security controls deployed across CSOSA business and CSOSA information systems, and ensuring the security and risk posture is maintained, a core underpinning of the CSOSA Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) program that further enables CSOSA to respond effectively and efficiently to the risk of emerging cyber threats.
This Direct Hire Authority (section 1312 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002) action allows agencies to appoint candidates directly to occupations for which the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has determined that there is a severe shortage of candidates or a critical hiring need for certain occupations, grades, and/or geographic locations. Agencies may appoint without regard to Veterans' Preference.
10/18/2017 to 10/31/2017
$94,796 - $123,234 per year
GS 13
1 vacancy in the following location:
Not required
No
Permanent - Permanent - No time limit
Full-time - Full Time
13
No
OD-17-082-DEU-EB
482311700
(The duties described reflect the full performance level of this position)
Develops Authorization to Operate (ATO) and ISCM Status Reports, and ISCM and Cyber Security Reports and Dashboards, updating them on a continuous basis.
Documents operational procedures and maintains Cyber Security and ISCM tools and technologies. Provides support to the Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC) and participates in architecture/deployments of Cyber Security and ISCM tools and technologies, including coordination with the DHS CDM Program and other related Agencies.
Participates in the vulnerability management program and tracks vulnerabilities and remediation activities, including identifying and reporting information system and software security flaws through vulnerability scanning, configuration compliance scanning, application security scanning, and other sources weekly.
Establishes, documents and maintains configuration settings for all information systems, including identifying, documenting, and approving any deviations from established configuration settings. Reviews proposed configuration-controlled changes to the information systems and recommending approval or disapproval to the Agency CISO based on an explicit consideration for security impact analyses.
Manages mobile device security policies and ensure mobile device operating systems are updated. Maintains CSOC Server, Workstations, and Laptops, including the VM Infrastructure.
Leads the development of information security architectures and security reference architectures. Integrates security engineering principles in the system and software design and architecture. Integrates audit review, analysis, and reporting tools to support forensics and incident response activities. Provides information security role-based training.
A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation, drug testing, and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination. Appointment may be subject to random drug testing after selection.
U.S. Citizenship: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or nationals. Failure to certify US Citizenship may result in your application not being considered.
There is no education substitution for the required qualifications.
BASIS OF RATING: Your application will be rated under Direct Hire Authority - a few positions are covered by either an agency or government-wide direct hire authority. This means your application may not be scored at all - but all qualified candidates will be available for the selecting official to consider. Veteran Preference does not apply to these positions. There is no order in referrals to selecting officials. Candidates may be referred in alphabetical order, randomly, or by any other method which ensures that each candidate has an equal chance to be considered for selection.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, politics, marital status, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism. CSOSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: CSOSA welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities and will reasonably accommodate those needs. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the CSOSA Office of Human Resources. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. The Agency is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within CSOSA.
Bargaining Unit Status: Eligible, but not covered.
Appointment may require completion of a one-year probationary period.
Performs other duties as assigned.
This vacancy announcement may be used to fill future vacancies for identical positions within the next year.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be rated based on your qualifications for this position as evidenced by the education, experience and training you report relative to this position which shows that you possess the knowledges, skills and abilities required. Paid or unpaid experience will be considered.
As a part of the applicant assessment process for this job opportunity announcement, all applicants MUST provide a response to the following statements in narrative form and : 1.) Describe your experience developing security reference architectures? 2.) Describe your experience with cyber security operations and incident response capabilities? 3.) Describe your experience developing an information security continuous monitoring (ISCM) program and implementing automated security tools to support the ISCM program?
Generally, preference is granted to veterans who entered military service prior to October 14, 1976; or served on active duty during the period from August 2, 1990, through January 2, 1992, and who are otherwise eligible; or who served on active duty during the period beginning September 11, 2001, and ending on the last day of Operation Iraqi Freedom; or who have served in a military action for which they received a Campaign Badge or Expeditionary Medal. This includes the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) awarded to those who participated in Operation Joint Endeavor or Operation Joint Guard. Also, you may be entitled to veterans' preference if you are a disabled veteran; you have received a Purple Heart; you are the spouse or mother of a disabled veteran; or you are the widow, widower, or mother of a deceased veteran. You will need to submit a Standard Form (SF) 15 and proof of your claim. If you are claiming 5-point veterans' preference, or you are applying for consideration under the Veteran Employment Opportunity Act or Veterans Recruitment Appointment, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty" or other proof of eligibility. If you are applying for consideration under the 30% or more Disabled Veteran Authority, you must attach a SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form.
If you are an eligible Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) applicant, you may apply for special selection over other applicants for this position. Individuals who have special priority selection rights under the CTAP or ICTAP must be well qualified for the position. To be well qualified, applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and meet the mid-level of the crediting plan for all factors or the established cutoff score. CTAP/ICTAP eligibles must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility for the special selection priority: a separation notice; a "Notice of Personnel Action" (SF-50) documenting separation; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; OR a Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456.
Selective Service Registration: As a condition of employment, all male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must have registered for the selective service. If selected for this position, the applicant must sign a statement certifying his registration, or the applicant must demonstrate exempt status under the Selective Service Law.
Direct Deposit: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments directly deposited into a financial institution of their choosing.
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.
Applications for this position are being processed through an on-line applicant assessment system that has been specifically configured for Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency applicants. Even if you have already developed a resume in USAJOBS, you will need to access this on-line system to complete the application process. To obtain information about this position and TO APPLY, please click on https://www.avuecentral.com/casting/aiportal/control/toVacancy?referenceCode=IFBPO.
If you are unable to apply online or are experiencing technical difficulties with the system, please email joeavue@avuetech.com.
Once you successfully complete the application process, you will receive an acknowledgement e-mail of receipt. Your application package will be reviewed to ensure you meet the basic eligibility and qualifications requirements. A review will be made of your online questionnaire and the documentation you submitted to support your responses. A list of highly qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official, and you will be notified via email if this occurs. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/482311700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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