Information Technology Specialist (Information Security) - #257278

Summary

This position is located with the Office of Information Technology, Division of Information Security. The purpose of this position is to plan, develop, organize, coordinate, and manage information technology (I/T) and health information technology (HIT) security projects. The incumbent reports to the Supervisory I/T Specialist (Information Security) or designee.

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Duties

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• Provide expert technical advice and guidance to managers and I/T specialists on significant security operation activities that have been undertaken to improve cybersecurity at Indian Health Service (IHS). This includes developing a security operations framework based on industry standards.
• Develop and deliver presentations to senior management.
• Advise the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) regarding IHS security risks as they relate to gaps in policy, security awareness and role-based training. This includes the development/review of presentation slides to support the CISO and senior management (e.g. CISO council meetings, cybersecurity awareness events, training, and briefings).
• Direct teams in the application of new and emerging information security concepts, principles, trends, technologies and practices in the development and application of security policies and practices.
• Advise and make recommendations to senior management on the effectiveness and efficiency of security activities.
• Develop and prepare policies and clearance records for the CISO and CIO.
• Ensure compliance with Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) policies and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) directives.
  
  

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Selectee may be subject to a probationary period

U.S. Citizenship is required

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

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Background Investigation: If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation. Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire. After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position. The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position. If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible criminal charges. You may be subject to a credit check as a part of the background investigation process.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.

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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• 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.
  
  

In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

GS-14: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level.

Your Resume Must Demonstrate At Least One (1) Year Of Specialized Experience Equivalent To At Least The Next Lower Grade Level In The Federal Service Obtained In Either The Private Or Public Sector Performing The Following Type Of Work And/or Tasks:

• Design and deploy security operation strategies, methodologies and techniques to enhance information security and information assurance programs.
• Execute risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risks and protection needs.
• Participate in the development of systems security contingency plans and disaster recovery procedures and in-network and system design programs.
• Develop policies and procedures to ensure information systems reliability and accessibility as required to defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks and data.
  
  

NOTE: Your resume must demonstrate all specialized experience listed above.

SELECTIVE FACTOR

A Selective Factor Is a Competency/knowledge, Skill, Ability (KSA) Or Special Qualification Without Which a Candidate Could Not Perform The Duties Of This Position In a Satisfactory Manner. There Is a Selective Factor Applied In Addition To The Basic Requirements And Minimum Qualifications For This Position. Applicants Who Do Not Meet This Selective Factor Are Ineligible For Further Consideration. This Position Requires The Following Certification:

• Current Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification.
  
  

NOTE: Proof of certification must be submitted at the time of application submission.

You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Education

There are no education requirements.

Additional information

Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.

This position is not covered by a Bargaining Unit.

This position has no promotion potential.

This position is being announced concurrently under the Excepted Service Examining Plan/Merit Promotion (ESEP/MP) procedures. Review vacancy announcement number IHS-25-HQ-12742934-ESEP/MP for eligibility requirements. If you are interested and meet this eligibility requirement, please submit an application under the ESEP/MP vacancy announcement.

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