This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/603803200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
This position is located in GAO’s Information Technology & Cybersecurity (ITC) team, Center for Enhanced Cybersecurity (CEC) in Washington, DC. The incumbent serves as a Senior IT Specialist (Cybersecurity) performing technical IT security assessments at organizations of audit interest. The incumbent also serve as an individual contributor on an engagement team performing a range of duties that typically include taking the responsibility for a technical cybersecurity segment of the engagement.
Learn more about this agency06/07/2021 to 07/02/2021
$97,481 - $136,749 per year
PE 2A
2 vacancies in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - Occasional travel may be required.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
NA
No
No
GAO-21-ITC-2210-07-DHA
603803200
This vacancy is being advertised under Direct Hire Authority. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/direct-hire-authority/
You must meet all qualifications requirements before the announcement closes.
Basic Requirements:
Applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below:
AND
Specialized Experience: Applicants must have 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower band or level equivalent to the PE-I or PT-II band level, or GS-12 level in the Federal Service, or comparable private/public sector experience which has equipped the applicant with the skills and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience for this position is extensive experience in three or more of the following areas:
(1) assessing cybersecurity posture of enterprise networks and systems;
(2) using vulnerability assessment tools and techniques;
(3) managing multiple operating system environments (for example, Linux and command line, Microsoft and PowerShell, and virtualization environments);
(4) coding and scripting (for example, Java, C and Python);
(5) networking technologies such as firewalls, routing, switching and intrusion detection;
(6) managing cloud resources and security (for example, Amazon Web Services and Azure); and
(7) conducting computer forensics.
Specialized experience for this position also includes working collaboratively and effectively in a highly technical team environment, developing detailed plans and schedules, identifying risks, preparing supporting documentation, and presenting results/briefings to senior management officials.
NOTE: Your application should clearly show your possession of the specialized experience qualification requirement and the four competencies listed above.
You must meet all qualification requirements before the announcement closes.
There is no education requirement for this position.
This is a bargaining unit position.
Based on the staffing needs, additional selections may be made through this vacancy announcement.
Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid for by the GAO.
The U.S. Government Accountability Office’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants will be considered for selection throughout the opening period. Your resume and supporting documents will be reviewed to determine if you are qualified and eligible. If you are determined to be qualified and eligible for the position, your application will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration.
All applicants will be rated based on their responses to the assessment questions, in conjunction with the following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s):
You must provide a complete application package which includes:
- Resume: must be created using the USAJOBS resume builder and show relevant work experience.
- Current or former federal employees may submit their most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50 or equivalent), showing tenure, type of service (competitive/excepted) and the highest grade held.
Failure to submit any of the above mentioned required documents will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.
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.
1. To apply on-line, you must complete and submit an application by accessing the USAJOBS website at http://www.usajobs.gov. To begin, click the Apply Online button near the bottom of this screen and follow the prompts to register into your USAJOBS account, answer the questions, and submit all required documents. Follow the prompts to begin the application process.
2. You will be redirected to the Career Connector website to complete the application process.
3. Click on "Submit" to transmit your complete application package to GAO.
Can I send my application package documents to the agency point-of-contact via email or mail?
Your application package must be submitted online through Career Connector. We are unable to accept mailed or emailed documents.
What is a complete application package?
1. Your resume. This must be created using the USAJOBS resume builder. Resumes created outside USAJOBS (e.g., uploaded resumes) will not be accepted.
2. The assessment questionnaire.
3. The documentation listed in the Required Documents section. You only need to submit the documents listed.
When is the application package due?
It must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of the announcement. It is your responsibility to ensure all the documents are received and the information is readable. Your application may not be considered if it doesn't meet the criteria. Requests for extensions will not be granted.
1. Sign into your USAJOBS account.
2. If your application package was successfully transmitted, you will see "Received" beside the position title. Keep in mind, this may take a couple hours because your documents undergo a virus scan.
3. To view your documents or the complete application package received by GAO, select "Application Status." The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application.
If you have questions about:
• The vacancy announcement or the position: The agency contact is listed at the bottom of the announcement.
• Technical issues with USAJOBS: Please refer to the USAJOBS Help page.
• Technical issues with Career Connector: Please contact CareerConnectorHelp@do.treas.gov.
Applications will be reviewed throughout the opening period. If you are determined to be qualified and eligible, your application will be referred to the selecting official for consideration. At this point you may be contacted for an interview. If you do not meet the eligibility and/or qualification requirements or fail to submit all required application materials, your application will not be considered. You can check the status of your application in your personal USAJOBS account at any time.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/603803200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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