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SalarySummary
This position is located in the Department of Justice (DOJ), Civil Division. Office of Management Programs (OMP), Office of information Technology (OIT). This position will report directly to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for the Civil Division. The incumbent will serve as the first line of defense against malicious actors in the IT industry. They will screen IT infrastructure for weaknesses and create robust countermeasures to prevent incidents.
This job is open to
The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Clarification from the agency
This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority.
Duties
The duties and responsibilities for an IT Specialist (Info Security), GS-2210-14 generally include, but are not limited to, the following:
Serving as the authority and leader in the identification, collection, analysis, measurement, documentation, reporting, and presentation of reliable, statistical data with a focus on identifying vulnerabilities and threats, incident response, and mitigation efforts that influence the overall efficiency and effectiveness of Civil Divisions cybersecurity posture.
Initiating process improvement plans for threat analysis, incident identification, and mitigation to enhance overall IT cybersecurity program operation, as well as optimizing Civil Division technical products and services.
Engineering, implementing and monitoring security measures for the protection of computer systems, networks and information.
Providing advice and assistance to Civil Division staff in the operational execution of cybersecurity defense concepts, objectives, and formulation of supporting efforts.
Designing computer security strategy and engineer comprehensive cybersecurity architecture. Configuring, troubleshooting and maintaining security infrastructure software and hardware.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
You must be a United States Citizen or National.
You must successfully pass a security/background investigation and a drug screening.
Selective Service registration is required, see the "Requirements" section for full details.
Additional selections may be made from this announcement, for up to 90 days.
Incumbent must be able to obtain and retain a TS security clearance with access to SCI to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
You may be required to complete a one-year probationary period.
Qualifications
To qualify for the position of IT Specialist (Info Security) at (GS-2210-14), you must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below AND possess the required specialized experience specific to this series and grade.
You must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the federal service performing such duties as: developing processes and tools to identify security vulnerabilities; initiating process improvement plans for threat analysis; monitoring security measures for the protection of computer systems; screening critical IT infrastructure for weaknesses and creating countermeasures to prevent future events; analyzing security systems and seeking improvements; providing advice and assistance to staff in the execution of cybersecurity defense concepts; and providing recommendations for change to IT systems. Individuals must have IT related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below:
Attention to Detail
Customer Service
Oral Communications
Problem Solving
YOUR RESUME MUST support your responses to the online questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the "Required Documents" section for important notes about what information you must include in your resume!
Education
There is no educational requirement for this position.
Additional information
This announcement is being advertised under a government-wide Direct-Hire Authority issued by OPM for positions in certain hard-to-fill occupational fields. Veterans Preference and other Category Rating procedures do not apply to this announcement.
Applicants must simply be determined to possess the specialized experience and basic qualifications required of the position. The hiring office may interview and select any qualified candidate of their choosing from the qualified pool. See OPM, Direct Hire Authority for more information...
Other Information:
Reasonable Accommodation Statement: 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.
DOJ EEO Statement/Policy: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/page/file/1394116/download
Selective Service: If you were born male, on or after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at: www.sss.gov.
Benefits
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the job opportunity announcement closes (at 11:59 pm ET on03/21/2024), a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted, the information will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your eligibility for Federal employment, and then whether you are qualified for this particular position. Per Direct-Hire Authority requirements, all qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring office for consideration. The hiring office may select any qualified candidate without regard to special eligibility considerations. Veterans' preference is not applicable.
When addressing the specialized experience statement, applicants must present evidence of the experience in their resume. If the specialized experience statement is repeated, in the applicant's resume, Human Resources will deem the applicant as ineligible.
Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must:
Meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria;
Be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above based on the competencies listed above; and
Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility.
Required Documents
The following documents are required for this vacancy:
Resume
IMPORTANT RESUME INFO: Please review the USAJOBS Resume Writing Tutorial on YouTube before applying.
At a minimum, your resume must list each of the following items for every employment referenced. If you leave out important information we may not be able to credit your experience and you may be rated ineligible.
ALL APPLICANTS: You must submit a detailed resume containing the following pieces of information for each job entry listed in your employment history:
Official position title,
Employer name and contact information,
Start and end dates (including month and year),
Hours per week worked,
A detailed list of duties performed, accomplishments.
NEED HELP?
If you need help submitting your documents, please review the Applicant Site, Documents page. If you need help understanding document requirements, contact Christina Crutcher at christina.a.crutcher@usdoj.gov or 202-305-5382 during normal business hours. If you're having difficulty with your application or document submission, don't wait until the last minute, contact us right away so we can help you before the announcement closes.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application questionnaire and submit your supporting documentation. Your complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 03/21/2024 to receive consideration.
If you would like to preview the assessment questionnaire, please see: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12327886
Click "Apply Online" to get started.
If you're not logged in to your USAJOBS account, you will need to login. If you don't have an account, please create one.
You will be prompted to select one of your stored (or uploaded) resumes, and any supporting documents you have uploaded to USAJOBS. If you have not uploaded these documents, you can do so later before submitting your application.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, you will be asked to submit your demographic information (if you have provided this in your profile). Submission is optional and anonymous.
You'll be asked to confirm your choices and certify the accuracy of your information before you're able to continue to the Application Manager system. Until you see the blue border and DOJ logo, you are still on USAJOBS. You'll see a folder animation just before you leave USAJOBS.
Once you reach DOJ's Application Manager system, you'll be asked to verify the information you transmitted from USAJOBS. You will then respond to the application assessment questionnaires and indicate your eligibility options.
After responding to the questionnaires, you will have the opportunity to attach the documents you brought over from USAJOBS *OR* upload documents directly from your computer or device.
If you opt to upload a document directly, click the "Upload" button and select the document on your device, then wait for the upload to finish. Repeat as needed. Documents must be less than 3 MB each and should be in a compatible file format.
Once all your documents are uploaded, you must assign the uploads to the appropriate document category. You may attach more than one document to each category. Click the drop-down menu for a document category, and select one of the available options in the menu. The document will be listed under this category. You can click the drop-down again to add other documents, as needed. You can have up to 15 document assignments.
Once you've uploaded and assigned all your documents to an appropriate document type, you can proceed to the final verification step, and click Submit.
If you have correctly submitted your application, you will receive an automated e-mail notification within 30-60 minutes. Be sure to review the announcement fully to make sure that your application contains everything that is required.
If you need help with the application process, please see the USAJOBS Site (for everything on the USAJOBS-side), or the Application Manager Site (for everything on the DOJ-side). Regrettably, the Department of Justice cannot assist you with USAJOBS account issues. If you contact us for assistance and the problem is related to your USAJOBS account, we will have to direct you to USAJOBS to remedy the issue.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: If you are unable to apply online due to a disability or overseas deployment, you must request an alternative application, which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contact Christina Crutcher at christina.a.crutcher@usdoj.gov or 202-305-5382 to discuss your situation. Accommodations are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Agency contact information
Christina Crutcher
Phone
202-305-5382
Email
christina.a.crutcher@usdoj.gov
Address
Civil Division
1100 L Street, NW
Washington, DC 20530
US
Next steps
You will receive e-mail notifications as your application status is updated by DOJ. However, you can also see your application status any time by logging in to your USAJOBS account and looking on the "Applications" page. Click the position title to expand the display for each application in the list. Click here to learn more about checking your application status, or see what each application status means.
We strive to extend a final offer of employment within 90 days from the close of this announcement. Additional selections may be made from this announcement if openings in other offices occur within 90 days.
