Vacancy Summary

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Ability to plan, develop, and implement federal information technology guidelines and policies.

Knowledge of information assurance program requirements.

Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques of IT project planning, management, monitoring, and evaluation.

Knowledge of information systems security operations, techniques, and standards.

Ability to research and analyze information security problems, issues, and project or program requirements.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Advised on and provided technical consultation for major agency technology initiatives or enhancements. Identified opportunities to leverage technical & security solutions and emerging technologies to facilitate business solutions. . For example, provided authoritative leadership for a major technology initiative where complex or controversial factors existed.

Developed modifications to existing programs, long-range plans, and consulted with management to ensure effective technology/security operations within the organization. Evaluated and reviewed use of resources, planned future needs, and worked with others to combine efforts and coordinate comprehensive plans. For example, implemented and maintained enterprise security programs and projects.

Conducted reviews of IT work products required in the development and implementation of OJP security systems/devices/appliances, secures customers' satisfaction with review process, effectively allocates organizational resources and acts to achieve overall compliance with organizational program goals, technical standards and operating procedures; identified, determined and developed management processes and performance metrics that ensure that the broad range of mission critical systems to meet all security requirements; and ensured work performed in the organization complies with appropriate security, testing, training, coordination, communications and documentation requirements.

Provided analysis and devised solutions for information technology security problems, such as resolving critical issues affecting the configurations of the information technology infrastructure. For example, analyzed and developed security solutions or provided assessments of critical IT issues, such as privacy/compliance issues, emerging technologies and their application to business processes, and optimization of existing architecture.

Analyzed and resolved the most difficult customer support requests involving integration or configuration related issues. For example, collected, evaluated, and summarized cyber, capacity, performance, problem, resource, and workload data to recommend configuration changes for maximizing the effectiveness and efficiency of installed technology.

MINIMUM FEDERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Grade 12:

Qualifying experience for the GS-12 level requires IT-related experience that demonstrates each of the following four competencies: Attention to Detail; Customer Service; Oral Communication; and Problem Solving; AND one (1) year of specialized experience at least equivalent to the GS-11 level. Specialized experience is experience that is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Experience must be IT-related and may be paid or unpaid experience.

Specialized experience is work where you managed reviews of IT work products required in the development and implementation of OJP security systems/devices/appliances, secures customers' satisfaction with review process, effectively allocates organizational resources and acts to achieve overall compliance with Departmental program goals, technical standards and operating procedures; identified, determined and developed management processes and performance metrics that ensure that the broad range of mission critical systems to meet all security requirements; and ensured work performed in the organization complies with appropriate security, testing, training, coordination, communications and documentation requirements.

Grade 13:

Qualifying experience for the GS-13 level requires IT-related experience that demonstrates each of the following four competencies: Attention to Detail; Customer Service; Oral Communication; and Problem Solving; AND one (1) year of specialized experience at least equivalent to the GS-12 level. Specialized experience is experience that is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Experience must be IT-related and may be paid or unpaid experience.

Grade 14:

Qualifying experience for the GS-14 level requires IT-related experience that demonstrates each of the following four competencies: Attention to Detail; Customer Service; Oral Communication; and Problem Solving; AND one (1) year of specialized experience at least equivalent to the GS-13 level. Specialized experience is experience that is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Experience must be IT-related and may be paid or unpaid experience.

Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs

Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC), GS-2210-12/13/14

Announcement Number:	JP-14-109	Application Deadline:	07/28/2014
Locations:	WASHINGTON / DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA / DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA	Open Date:	07/17/2014
Salary Range:	Min: 75621.0 - Max: 138136.0	Location Notes:
Pay Schedule:	Annual	Who May Apply:	US Citizens
Time Limit:	Permanent - No time limit	Promotion Potential:	14
Number of Vacancies:	1	Work Schedule:	Full Time

Agency Marketing Statement:

Are you interested in working for a cutting edge agency with a mission to improve public safety, and the fair administration of justice? If so, the Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Justice Programs, (OJP), is seeking a high performing individual to serve as a senior IT information security manager. The incumbent provides authoritative guidance to OJP IT security program and oversees reviews of IT work products.
Are you interested in working for a cutting edge agency with a mission to improve public safety, and the fair administration of justice? If so, the Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Justice Programs, (OJP), is seeking a high performing individual to serve as a senior IT information security manager. The incumbent provides authoritative guidance to OJP IT security program and oversees reviews of IT work products.

Notes:

This position is located in the Washington, DC Metro Area and is housed in the US Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP).The incumbent serves as one of the agency's Information Technology Security Specialist. This position manages and implements the Office of the Chief Information Officer's (OCIO) Information Technology Security projects to ensure the availability, integrity, accessibility and confidentiality of OJP IT resources and OJP's compliance with government-wide IT Security regulations. The incumbent provides advice, guidance, and assistance to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in formulating and enunciating OJP's policies, position and responses to current, emerging and anticipated IT Security matters and their applicability to OJP.

DIRECT HIRE PUBLIC NOTICE:

This is a Direct Hire Public Notice. Direct Hire Authority (section 1312 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002) 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.
This position is located in the Washington, DC Metro Area and is housed in the US Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP).The incumbent serves as one of the agency's Information Technology Security Specialist. This position manages and implements the Office of the Chief Information Officer's (OCIO) Information Technology Security projects to ensure the availability, integrity, accessibility and confidentiality of OJP IT resources and OJP's compliance with government-wide IT Security regulations. The incumbent provides advice, guidance, and assistance to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in formulating and enunciating OJP's policies, position and responses to current, emerging and anticipated IT Security matters and their applicability to OJP. <Strong>DIRECT HIRE PUBLIC NOTICE: This is a Direct Hire Public Notice.</Strong> Direct Hire Authority (section 1312 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002) 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.

Duties:

As a recognized expert in the field of information technology (IT) security, provides authoritative guidance to DOJ IT security program. Develops long-range plans for IT security systems that anticipate, identify, evaluate, mitigate, and minimize risks associated with IT systems vulnerabilities. Manage the implementation of security programs/projects designed to anticipate, assess, and minimize system vulnerabilities. Coordinates the implementation of security programs/projects across platforms and establishes vulnerability reporting criteria. Has responsibility for assuring that Certification and Accreditation (C&A) of the Office of Justice Programs systems are in compliance with NIST and DOJ regulations. Primary duties consist of assuring the protection and the management Office of Justice Programs systems and information assets. Will serve as a key advising role to ITSD Director when implementing new IT security technologies. Manages the OCIO Information Assurance security program/projects by providing guidance and recommendations to management on critical security issues within the context of published accepted Government standards and leading practices within the FISMA, GIRSA, Computer Security Act, OMB Circular A-130 to include all Federal security regulations and DOJ security directives.
As a recognized expert in the field of information technology (IT) security, provides authoritative guidance to DOJ IT security program. Develops long-range plans for IT security systems that anticipate, identify, evaluate, mitigate, and minimize risks associated with IT systems vulnerabilities. Manage the implementation of security programs/projects designed to anticipate, assess, and minimize system vulnerabilities. Coordinates the implementation of security programs/projects across platforms and establishes vulnerability reporting criteria. Has responsibility for assuring that Certification and Accreditation (C&A) of the Office of Justice Programs systems are in compliance with NIST and DOJ regulations. Primary duties consist of assuring the protection and the management Office of Justice Programs systems and information assets. Will serve as a key advising role to ITSD Director when implementing new IT security technologies. Manages the OCIO Information Assurance security program/projects by providing guidance and recommendations to management on critical security issues within the context of published accepted Government standards and leading practices within the FISMA, GIRSA, Computer Security Act, OMB Circular A-130 to include all Federal security regulations and DOJ security directives.
Ensures, or participates in ensuring, the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, networks, and data through the planning, analysis, development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of information systems security programs, policies, procedures, and tools. Evaluates, acquires, configures, and uses software intended to ensure that automated systems are secure from unauthorized use, viral infection, and other problems that would compromise sensitive information in terms of confidentiality, integrity, and availability, or would compromise other aspects of overall system security.
Ensures, or participates in ensuring, the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, networks, and data through the planning, analysis, development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of information systems security programs, policies, procedures, and tools. Evaluates, acquires, configures, and uses software intended to ensure that automated systems are secure from unauthorized use, viral infection, and other problems that would compromise sensitive information in terms of confidentiality, integrity, and availability, or would compromise other aspects of overall system security.
Assesses policy needs, and develops and provides information technology (IT) policy, procedure, and/or guideline additions, revisions, and/or updates to IT management and staff in order to govern IT activities and accomplish IT projects or programs.
Assesses policy needs, and develops and provides information technology (IT) policy, procedure, and/or guideline additions, revisions, and/or updates to IT management and staff in order to govern IT activities and accomplish IT projects or programs.
Develops specifications for information technology (IT) contracts and programs involving hardware, software, components, systems, subsystems, and/or services. Prepares statements of work (SOWs), requests for Information (RFIs), and requests for proposals (RFPs). Evaluates computer requirements. Develops evaluation plans. Participates on proposal evaluation teams. Evaluates vendor proposals for adequacy in terms of vendor ability to perform desired actions and produce proper results. Serves as Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) in monitoring vendor/contractor performance.
Develops specifications for information technology (IT) contracts and programs involving hardware, software, components, systems, subsystems, and/or services. Prepares statements of work (SOWs), requests for Information (RFIs), and requests for proposals (RFPs). Evaluates computer requirements. Develops evaluation plans. Participates on proposal evaluation teams. Evaluates vendor proposals for adequacy in terms of vendor ability to perform desired actions and produce proper results. Serves as Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) in monitoring vendor/contractor performance.