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Systems Risk Analyst

Employer
USAJobs
Location
Washington D.C.
Closing date
Apr 4, 2019

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TRAVEL REQUIRED:

25% or less - Occasional Travel


RELOCATION AUTHORIZED:
Relocation expenses reimbursed No


KEY REQUIREMENTS:
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  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Background/Security Investigation
  • Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered for Selective Service
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    CT-12 Level: To qualify for the CT-12 level you must meet the Selective Placement Factor listed below andhave at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS/CT-11 level).

    Specialized experience is defined as experience independently applying knowledge of IT concepts, standards, guidelines, and techniques regarding system safeguards and security control reviews. 

    CT-13 Level: To qualify for the CT-13 level you must meet the Selective Placement Factor listed below and have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS/CT-12 level).  

    Specialized experience is defined as experience independently applying knowledge of IT concepts, standards, guidelines, and techniques regarding system safeguards and security control reviews; experience in oversight of compliance on system safeguards of DCMs, SDRs, and SEFs (or comparable entitities); experience in evaluating the reliability, cyber and physical security, scalable capacity, internal oversight, and testing of automated trading and data reporting systems; and experience in evaluating DCM, SDR, and SEF emergency procedures, backup facilities, and disaster recovery plans. 

    Selective Placement Factor:  Applicants must have experience using information security principles to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems and its information.

    One or more professional certifications in the following system safeguards and IT field are highly desired:   

    • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP);
    • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA);
    • Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP);
    • Certified Data Center Professional (CDCP);
    • Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (COEIT);
    • Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP);
    • Certified Authorization Professional (CAP);
    • Certified Security Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP);
    • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA);
    • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM);
    • Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC);
    • Certified Functional Continuity Professional (CFCP);
    • Master Business Continuity Professional (MBCP);
    • Business Continuity Certified Planner (BCCP);
    • Business Continuity Certified Lead Auditor (BCCLA);
    • Disaster Recovery Certified Specialist (DRCS).  

    Relocation. Relocation expenses will not be paid.

    Must serve a one year probationary period.

    Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). The ICTAP provides eligible displaced federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must score 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp.ICTAP candidates MUST submit:

    1. A copy of their agency reduction-in-force notice;
    2. A copy of your most recent Performance Rating;
    3. A copy of your most recent SF-50 noting current or last position held, the grade level, and the duty location; and
    4. A copy of your notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function outside the local commuting area or documentation showing you were separated as a result of RIF or declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function outside the local commuting area.
    Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP).Provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the CFTC with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If CFTC has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must rate equivalent to the Well Qualified or better category using established rating criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp.

    The following links provide information on how you may be eligible for various hiring authorities: 1. VRA - http://federaljobs.net/veterans.htm 2. VEOA - http://opm.gov/staffingPortal/Vetguide.asp 3. 30% or more disabled veteran - http://opm.gov/staffingPortal/Vetguide.asp 4. Persons with disabilities - http://www.opm.gov/DISABILITY/ 5. CTAP - http://www.opm.gov/ctap/ 6. ICTAP - http://www.opm.gov/ctap/

    EEO Policy Statement. The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.

    Reasonable Accommodation. Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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    You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

    Selective Placement Factor: This position requires a special qualification that has been determined to be essential to perform the duties of the position and will be used as a screen out element. If the selective placement factor experience is not documented in your resume you will not receive further consideration under this announcement. In addition to the specialized experience requirement this position has the following selective placement factor(s)

    Applicants must have experience using information security principles to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems and its information.

    You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency (knowledge, skills and abilities) in the following areas:

    • Information Technology Architecture - Knowledge of an electronic trading environment's systems and network architecture in order to assess the effectiveness of redundancy, security controls and extensibility and to understand the characteristics and interrelationships between systems within this environment.
    • Technical Competence - Ability to plan, schedule, and manage technical projects.
    • Written and Oral Communication - Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and effective manner, both orally and in writing, in order to prepare reports that document analysis, findings, and conclusions.
    Your application will be evaluated and rated under CFTC Category Rating and Selection Procedures. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement. If you are minimally qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the online assessment questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. Your application will then be placed in one of three categories: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified. Names of all candidates in the best qualified category will be sent to the hiring official for employment consideration. Candidates within the best qualified category who are eligible for veteran’s preference will receive selection priority over non-veteran preference eligibles.

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    Drug test required No


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