IT Cybersecurity Specialist - Columbus, United States - Longwood University

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IT Cybersecurity Specialist (Application Software/Information Security) GS-9/11

Apply online through 8/17/2023 at:
Interested candidates must apply through USAJOBS to receive consideration.
This is NOT a remote work opportunity. The position may be located in Cleveland, OH, Columbus, OH, or Indianapolis, IN. Telework in the local commuting area is authorized, subject to supervisory review and determination.
Duties

The incumbent performs feasibility studies and analyzes information requirements in order to develop or modify new and improved automated information systems to meet user requirements.

Suggests technically feasible approaches and makes recommendation to the user regarding the most effective and efficient automation approaches.

The incumbent establishes practices and techniques to develop test plans and evaluation plans for systems or subsystems, which primarily impact a local operation.

Analyzes data and prepares a project synopsis which compares alternatives in terms of cost, time, necessary equipment, and staff. Recommends a course of action.
Analyzes system characteristics and critical operational issues identified in the system requirements.
Incumbent will prepare documentation such as functional descriptions, maintenance manuals, test and implementation plans, cost analysis, specification documents.
Duties will be developmental in nature while performing below the full performance level (GS-11)
Conditions of Employment

U.S. Citizenship or National
Registered for Selective Service (if applicable)
Cyber-Security Certification required as a condition of employment

This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment.

Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
Qualifications

Resumes for federal government positions need more detailed work descriptions and accomplishments than a typical private sector resume. Please be sure to clearly describe the full scope of your work experiences in your resume.

Basic Requirement:
Applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating the following competencies appropriate to, or above, the level of this position.

Your resume and work experience should clearly support your ability to meet these competencies and will be evaluated as part of the entire application process.

Attention to Detail-

experience reviewing my own information technology-related work or data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency with standards. My work or the data that I produce is typically reviewed by my supervisor or another colleague
Customer Service-

experience having brief contact with customers to provide information about available information technology products and services and providing customers with standard products or routine services to address information technology needs
Oral Communication-

experience informing my supervisor and other IT staff of the status of information technology systems, projects, or daily operations, including the status of information technology systems, projects, or daily operations, including the communication of basic technical information to a non-technical audience
Problem Solving-

identifying or selecting from a number of alternatives to address routine information technology-related issues by gathering and applying information from standard sources that provide a limited number of solutions

FOR ENTRY AT THE GS-09 LEVEL:

In addition to the Basic Competency Requirements listed above: One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade GS-07 in the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.

Specialized experience is defined as:

Assists in providing automated system analysis and input regarding best approach for design development, implementation, operation, and system modification and software under supervision; while analyzing causes of failure and to identify and make appropriate recommendations for change; participating in system requirement reviews and testing AND IT-related experience demonstrating Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, and Problem Solving as described in the vacancy announcement.

FOR ENTRY AT THE GS-11 LEVEL:

In addition to the Basic Competency Requirements listed above: One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade GS-09 in the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.

Specialized experience is defined as:

Experienced in performing in-depth automated system analysis to make recommendation regarding best approach for design development, implementation, operation, and system modification and software; Conducting system analysis causes of failure and to identify and implement appropriate changes; conducting system requirement reviews and testing AND IT-related experience demonstrating Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, and Problem Solving as described in the vacancy announcement.

You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.

Education

GS-9

Substitution of education for experience:

Master's degree or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Master's degree or equivalent graduate 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.

Combination of education and experience is not applicable for this position.
GS-11

Substitution of education for experience:
A qualifying Ph.
D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.
D.

or equivalent doctoral 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.

Combination of education and experience is not applicable for this position.
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