- Position Title
- IT Specialist (INFOSEC) (Information Systems Security Officer) (Direct Hire)
- Agency
- Office of the Chief Information Officer
- Announcement Number
- 23-HUD-2759-DH Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, September 25, 2023 to Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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Eligibilities
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Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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Are you a surplus or displaced Federal employee eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)? Click CTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.
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Are you a displaced Federal employee eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)? Click ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.
Preferences
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Are you currently serving or have served in the last five years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government?
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If you were born a male after December 31, 1959, and are at least 18 years of age, have you registered with the Selective Service System (select "Not applicable" if this question does not apply to you)?
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Are you a current Federal employee?
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If you are, or ever were a Federal civilian employee, indicate the pay plan and grade level or pay band of the highest graded position you have ever held.
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Assessment 1
Specialized experience for the GS-13 grade level is defined as one year of experience at the GS-12 grade level, or equivalent, which has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.
Specialized experience for this position is defined as:
Experience developing policy, standards, and processes that provide for the efficient and secure operation of organization information technology (IT) systems throughout the system development lifecycle and decommission.
Examples may include:
- Interpreting and implementing the existing IT security policies, standards, guidelines and procedures; OR
- Performing vulnerability assessments of networks and systems to identify weaknesses and make recommendations to senior management for corrective actions; OR
- Developing, implementing and coordinating activities to ensure, protect and restore IT systems, services and capabilities; OR
- Coordinating implementation of computer security technical solutions or corrective actions with system stakeholders.
Specialized experience for this position is defined as:
Experience developing policy, standards, and processes that provide for the efficient and secure operation of organization information technology (IT) systems throughout the system development lifecycle and decommission.
Examples may include:
- Interpreting and implementing the existing IT security policies, standards, guidelines and procedures; OR
- Performing vulnerability assessments of networks and systems to identify weaknesses and make recommendations to senior management for corrective actions; OR
- Developing, implementing and coordinating activities to ensure, protect and restore IT systems, services and capabilities; OR
- Coordinating implementation of computer security technical solutions or corrective actions with system stakeholders.
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Select the choice that best describes your specialized experience:
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Please specify where this experience is documented in your resume by indicating place of employment, job title and length of time performing the duties. We must be able to verify this experience in your resume in order for you to receive credit
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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.
Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
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, 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.
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.
Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
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, 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.
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.
Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
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Do you possess all four competencies listed above in your IT related experience?
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Select all the items that describe your experience with developing, compiling, and reviewing the following security documentation that supports certification and accreditation for information systems
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Select all the following tasks for which you have experience using a Security Incident and Event Management system.
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Select all of the choices with which you have experience analyzing outbound network traffic manually or with an automated advanced threat protection solution
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Select the items that describe your experience conducting and analyzing IT security standards and regulatory requirements and support for IT contingency planning, IT disaster recovery (DR) and continuity of operations planning (COOP) for the following.
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Select the items that describe your experience performing Continuous Monitoring activities to maintain current status of system inventories
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Select all the items that best describe your experience performing tasks relating to execution of IT security compliance principles in support of compiling artifacts in response to audits and continuous monitoring of information system with completion of network or system account reviews to perform the following tasks.
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Select the items that best describe your experience performing analysis and technical support for security controls
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Select the items that best describe your experience communicating in writing technical requirements related to information security.
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Select the items that best describe your experience managing and operating information security systems
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Select the items that best describe your experience using strategic thinking to research and assess information
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Select all the items that describe your experience performing vulnerability assessment and management and penetration testing activities
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Select all the items that describe your experience with performing risk management activities and presentation of findings and recommendations to mitigate risk