Job Summary

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program is available. This position is located in the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO). OCIO provides information technology planning, design, application development, systems administration, telecommunications, information assurance/security, information management, and information technology (IT) customer support services for FSIS. The incumbent serves as an IT Specialist (InfoSec) within a Branch of OCIO.

Job Description

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience, as defined below. For the GS-13 level: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level. Specialized experience for this position includes: Applying IT Security principles using Information Security standards, policies, and guidance to certify systems accreditation. Knowledge of penetration test exercises and ability to collaborate with business partners to devise mitigation strategies based on findings from security audits. Interpreting and applying security concepts and methods with various COTs and opensource technologies for IT Systems in stages of development or production. Understanding IT and cybersecurity principles, controls, methods, and standards (such as FedRAMP, DISA STIGs, FIPS 140 controls, FISM, etc.) Ensuring/coordinating system-wide security procedures are consistent with agency cybersecurity policies and frameworks (such as NIST), and reviews security policy and procedures against regulatory requirements to determine compliance. Basic Requirements: All applicants qualifying based on experience must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. Please refer to the competency definition shown below, when addressing those competencies. 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 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. 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. For more information on the qualifications for this position, click Information Technology (IT) Management Series, 2210 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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.