IT Cybersecurity Specialist - Washington, United States - U.S. Capitol Police

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Description

Duties:

This position is located in the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (OCAO), Office of Information Services (OIS).

The position is responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, networks, and data of information systems security programs, policies, procedures, and tools.

Provides critical support to 0IS in the delivery, implementation and integration of government-wide cybersecurity defense strategies.


Specifically, incumbent duties and responsibilities include, but is not limited to, leading, planning, developing, and coordinating agency-wide information security programs, processes, procedures, and strategies.

Formulates agency-wide IT initiatives in response to critical-mission cybersecurity issues.


Performs risk analysis of components and systems to incorporate into existing accreditation boundaries to quantify potential impacts to the security profile.

Provides authoritative guidance to the implementation of the information security programs that anticipate, assess, and minimize system vulnerabilities.

Reviews and evaluates information security incident response practices, processes and procedures. Identifies changes needed on new security technologies, vulnerabilities and threats.


Integrates security programs across disciplines and defines the scope and level of detail for security plans and policies applicable to security programs.

Identifies significant actual and potential cyber security problems, trends and weaknesses. Recommends modifications and solutions for reducing IT security risks. Develops strategies for responding to future IT security challenges.


Requirements:


Conditions of Employment:

You must be a U.S. Citizen. Successful completion of a Background Investigation is required. Must complete a one year probationary period. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance.


Qualifications:

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below.


To qualify for this position at the CP-12 grade level, you must have had at least one (1) year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the CP-11/GS-13 grade level.


Specialized experience may be defined as the following:
(1) Initiating, directing, and participating in security audits, security reviews, and risk assessments; and developing contingency plans;
(2) Developing, implementing, overseeing, and monitoring the certification and accreditation of organizational systems and infrastructure; IT security strategy, IT security plans; IT security policies; standards and practices; and security management programs;
(3) Implementing and initiating security controls, defenses, and countermeasures to detect, intercept, and prevent internal or external attacks; and

(4) Identifying changes needed resulting from new security technologies, vulnerabilities, and threats.


In addition to meeting the above described specialized experience requirements, your IT experience will be evaluated and be expected to include described experience in the following competencies:

Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.


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.


Oral Communication - Expresses information (e.g., ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (e.g., technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.


Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

All eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.


Education:

There is no education substitution for experience in this series and/or grade.


Additional information:


  • Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.

As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

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