Information Technology Cyber Security Specialist (INFOSEC)

To qualify at the SV-2210-I (GS-13) grade level: Applicants must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the SV-2210-H (GS-12) in the Federal service. Specialized experience MUST include all the following: Applying IT security practices and cybersecurity principles and concepts to ensure the protection of IT infrastructures; AND Applying project management principles, methods, and practices to plan and carry out complex IT projects (e.g., establishing priorities, developing plans and schedules, resource requirements, defining milestones and deliverables, evaluating and reporting on accomplishments, provisioning equipment, etc.); AND Experience with security scanning tools (AppScan, Tenable Nessus, BurpSuite Professional) including interpreting scan results. To qualify at the SV-2210-J (GS-14) grade level: Applicants must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the SV-2210-I (GS-13) in the Federal service. Specialized experience MUST include all the following: Planning and implementing strategies to support customer IT requirements and services; AND Developing and implementing IT security/cybersecurity strategies to support infrastructure security; AND Applying project management principles, methods, and practices to plan and carry out complex IT projects (e.g., establishing priorities, developing plans and schedules, resource requirements, defining milestones and deliverables, evaluating and reporting on accomplishments, provisioning equipment, etc.); AND Experience as an Information System Security Officer (ISSO), ensuring compliance with National Institute of Standards Technology (NIST), and advising leadership on implementing Cyber security best practices; AND Experience with security scanning tools (AppScan, Tenable Nessus, BurpSuite Professional) including interpreting scan results. Credit for experience is given based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a part-time ratio, i.e., working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience. No additional credit is given for overtime. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. You must meet the qualification requirements for this position no later than the closing date of the vacancy announcement.