Duties

Summary

As a Supervisory IT Specialist, you will serve as a technical expert in planning, developing, and maintaining an agency-wide IT Security Program in accordance with the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA).

Location of position: General Services Administration, Office of GSA IT, 1800 F Street, NW, Washington, DC

The Security Operations Division is responsible for providing real-time operational security through SOC and enterprise network security capabilities.

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Responsibilities

Develops strategies to improve security awareness of the user population by leveraging tools such as PhishMe to test and train users on how to identify attempted phishing attacks. Leads efforts within GSA to plan, develop, and maintain an agency-wide IT Security program in accordance with the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) which establishes appropriate controls to ensure the protection of GSA's IT assets, ensures that all laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to IT Security are implemented within GSA on a nationwide basis, and finding technical solutions and providing technical guidance pertaining to matters regarding implementation of IT security. Directs the development of specifications for Information Security contracts and programs involving hardware, software, components, systems, subsystems, and/or services supporting the Security Operations Division; prepares statements of work (SOWs), Requests for Information (RFIs), and Requests for Proposals (RFPs). Evaluates Systems' IT Security requirements, and develops evaluation plans; participates on proposal evaluation teams, and evaluates vendor proposals for adequacy in terms of vendor ability to perform desired actions and produce proper results. Assess' and improves the effectiveness and/or complex management processes, projects, and systems in the security operations division; ensures that SecOps continues to develop and employ best industry information security practices; and manages and monitors the overall effectiveness of the activities in the security operations division and implements changes as necessary. Performs the full range of supervisory responsibilities to direct the missions, functions, and resources of the Security Operations Staff, including scheduling and assigning work; exercising responsibility; ensuring equity of standards; directing the major program segments of security operations activities; providing guidance and direction; as well as assigning work to project/team leaders (both contractor and civilian) and ensuring the completed work is in accordance with established information security and project management principles and practices.

Travel Required

Occasional travel - Occasional travel may be necessary for meetings/training.

Supervisory status
Yes

Promotion Potential
15

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
• Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date
• Meet time-in-grade within 30 days of the closing date, if applicable
• Register with Selective Service, if you are a male born after 12/31/1959
• Direct Deposit of salary check to financial organization required.

If selected, you must meet the following conditions:

• Receive authorization from OPM on any job offer you receive, if you are or were (within the last 5 years) a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch.
• Serve a one year probationary period, if required.
• Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 5 investigation level). You must be granted this clearance before you can start the job.
• Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee. We will use the Department of Homeland Security's e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment.
• Complete a financial disclosure report to verify that no conflict, or an appearance of conflict, exists between your financial interest and this position
• Serve a one year supervisory or managerial probationary period, if required.

Qualifications

For each job on your resume, provide:

• the exact dates you held each job (from month/year to month/year)
• number of hours per week you worked (if part time).

If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.

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The GS-15 salary range starts at $137,849.00 per year. If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.

To qualify, you must have IT-related experience demonstrating EACH of the four competencies AND one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service as described below:

IT SPECIALIST COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

• Attention to Detail - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant keeps abreast of latest technology, information, research, etc., to maintain knowledge in field of expertise (for example, reads trade journals, participates in professional/technical associations, maintains credentials).
• Customer Service - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant promotes or develops and maintains good working relationships with key individuals or groups.
• Oral Communication - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant serves on panels, committees, or task forces as a representative for the organization on technical or professional issues.
• Problem Solving - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant monitors current trends or events (for example, technological, economic, political, social, educational, or employment trends or events) and applies the information as appropriate.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Specialized experience includes directing and implementing efficient and cost effective information security practices to improve reliability and security; serving as a recognized expert on information security committees; evaluating IT Security requirements and developing evaluation plans; and researching information security trends and forecasting additional security needs and requirements.

Education

Additional information

Bargaining Unit status: Not applicable.

Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.

Travel expenses associated with interviews may be approved. Determinations will be made on a case-by-case basis.

On a case-by-case basis, the following incentives may be approved:

· Recruitment incentive if you are new to the federal government

· Credit toward vacation leave if you are new to the federal government

Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior non-Federal work experience or uniformed service experience.

We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area, as needed; through other means; or not at all.

We are also accepting applications from all U.S. Citizens and Nationals under Vacancy Announcement # 1900434FMDE. You must apply separately to each announcement to be considered for both.

This is not virtual position. The selectee for this position will be expected to report to the duty location in this announcement.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

You will be evaluated on the questions you answer during the application process, which will measure your overall possession of the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities. Your responses to these questions must be supported by your resume or your score may be lowered.

Skill in applying knowledge of IT security principles, concepts, methods, standards, and practices

1a. Skill in utilizing current-generation security tools, including Palo Alto Firewalls, Intrusion Detection and Prevention solutions, event collection and correlation tools.

Skill in applying knowledge of IT security governing laws, regulations, methodologies, and/or policies.

Skill in utilizing project management techniques and methods.
3a. Knowledge of IT acquisition development

Skill in utilizing IT systems analysis

Skill in applying supervisor and leadership skills and techniques.

Additional assessments may be used, and, if so, you will be provided with further instructions.

If you are eligible under Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan or GSA's Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP/CTAP) , you must receive a score of 85 or higher to receive priority.

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Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Top Secret

Drug test required
No

Required Documents

ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.

Note: If required to submit an SF-50 (Notice of Personnel Action), an equivalent agency Notice of Personnel Action form is acceptable. Such document(s) must show all of the following: effective date, position, title, series, grade, and rate of basic pay, tenure group 1 (career) or 2 (career-conditional), position occupied group, and name of agency. If you are a GSA employee (except in the OIG), you are not required to submit an SF-50.

If you are a 30% or more disabled veteran, VEOA or VRA applicant or qualified spouse, widow/widower, or parent:

(a) Copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD-214 that shows the dates of your active duty service. If selected, a DD-214 showing your type of discharge (member 4 copy) will be required prior to appointment.

(b) If you are a disabled veteran, or are applying under VRA or VEOA as a spouse, widow/widower, or parent of a veteran, submit both of the following in addition to the DD-214:

completed SF-15 form; and

proof of your entitlement (refer to SF-15 for complete list).

If you are active duty military- Certification on a letterhead from your military branch that includes your rank, character of service (must be under honorable conditions) & military service dates including discharge/release date (must be no later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted).

If you are a current Federal employee or Reinstatement Eligible: Submit your latest SF-50.

If you are eligible under an Interchange Agreement: Submit your latest SF-50.

If you are a former Peace Corp or VISTA volunteer: Submit your Description of Service.

If you are a current or former Land Management Agency Employee - Submit a and b:

(a) one or more SF-50s, including your most recent one that shows you were on a competitive time-limited appointment(s) with a Land Management Agency and served on the appointment for a period(s) totaling more than 24 months without a break of 2 or more years.

(b) Copy of your agency's annual performance appraisal(s) or written reference(s) from a supervisor at the agency verifying satisfactory performance during your appointment(s).

If you have a disability: Submit proof of eligibility. For information on eligibility and required documentation, refer to USAJOBS's People With Disabilities page.

If you are applying under another special appointment authority: Submit proof of your eligibility under the appropriate appointment authority. See USAJOBS's Resource Center for more information.

If you are ICTAP / CTAP eligible - submit a, b, and c: (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50, and (c) most recent performance appraisal.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education .

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.