• Take responsibility for key technical aspects of operating and supporting a secure and highly available hybrid on premise and cloud information architecture.
• Assure that agency's applications remain secure, technically current and supportable and coordinates adoption of security and feature updates and new releases with the business system owner and manager.
• Lead and participate in technical vulnerability testing and network assessments to counter unauthorized attempts to enter automation information systems.
• Serve as technical expert on issues concerning IT security/information assurance policy, plans, programs, and initiatives.
• Implement audit and control measures to ensure activity compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Provide alternatives to managers to meet security requirements based on the unique needs of the organization and mission requirements.
• Develop and implement an end-user training and education program to ensure that individual computer users are familiar with computer and information security requirements and are adequately trained to operate and maintain automated information systems in compliance with all applicable regulations and safeguards.
• Analyze the vulnerabilities and weaknesses of existing computer security programs that could benefit from group training and translates those needs into training and education media.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Suitable for Federal employment as determined by appropriate background investigation.
• Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered with Selective Service.
• May be required to successfully complete a one year probationary/trial period.
• Merit Promotion applicants must have completed three (3) months of service after a competitive appointment to be considered.
• May be eligible for incentive pay.
• May be eligible for superior qualifications/special needs pay setting.
• Direct Deposit of pay is required.
• E-Verify will be used to confirm employment eligibility on new employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov

Qualifications

For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled.

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

2. 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.

3. Decision Making - Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.

4. Information Management - Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information; organizes and maintains information or information management systems.

5. Interpersonal Skills - Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations.

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

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

8. Teamwork - Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.

9. Technical Competence - Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.

AND

Specialized Experience: For the GS- 13 level: Applicants must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-12); or its non-Federal equivalent that demonstrates: Applying cybersecurity principles and security controls to protect enterprise networks, systems, and cloud environments, including identity and access management, encryption, continuous monitoring, secure configuration, and automation; Analyzing and supporting enterprise IT architectures to advance cloud modernization, automation, and digital transformation initiatives aligned with organizational objectives; Planning, implementing, optimizing, and maintaining network and cloud infrastructure; Managing connectivity requirements, monitoring performance, resolving service issues, and enforcing cybersecurity standards; Supporting FISMA assessments and audits by developing and maintaining policies, procedures, and security documentation in accordance with NIST frameworks, risk management requirements, and applicable federal security controls.

NOTE: To be considered for this position, you must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the GS-2210 series set forth in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards by the closing date of the announcement. A copy is available at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through national Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to gain employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. If such experience is on a part-time basis, you must provide the average number of hours worked per week as well as the beginning and ending dates of the experience so it can be fully credited.