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Summary
This is a full-time position with the Office of Information Technology at the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C.
Current technologies deployed at the Court include: various servers and desktop PCs, Switched, Routed Ethernet Network, and various operating systems. Routers, Firewalls, and VPN technology are used for external connectivity. Multiple security and monitoring products are deployed.
Closing Date: Wednesday, 09/20/2017, 11:59 PM EST
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Overview
- Hiring complete
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Open & closing dates
08/30/2017 to 09/20/2017
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Salary
$79,720 - $123,234 per year
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Pay scale & grade
GG 12 - 13
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Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Travel Required
Not required
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
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Appointment type
Permanent
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Work schedule
Full-Time
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Service
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Promotion potential
13
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
No
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Security clearance
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Announcement number
SCOTUS-10044579-IT
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Control number
478379400
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Duties
Under the guidance of senior staff, the candidate will perform the full range of tasks and activities involved in developing, coordinating, implementing, and maintaining standards and procedures to protect the security and integrity of information systems and data. The selected candidate will be responsible for the following duties:
- Conducting security assessments
- Conducting static code analysis and providing guidance on secure coding techniques
- Performing dynamic application analysis and testing
- Analyzing event correlation and parsing logs to support Operational Intelligence
- Managing intrusion detection/prevention systems and policy
- Performing malware analysis and vulnerability assessments
The candidate will make recommendations to senior management on results of analysis and work closely with other Information Technology groups to refine and enhance security controls. He or she will assist with problem solving, process improvement, project management, information security policies, and participate in on-call support. The candidate will possess strong communication skills allowing him or her to comfortably dive into technical discussions as well as debate contentious topics with senior staff across the Agency.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship
- Meet Experience Requirements (see Qualifications and Evaluations)
- Security Background Check
If you are a male applicant born 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. See www.sss.gov.
Qualifications
Candidate must have a college degree (computer-related) or five years of IT security-related experience. As a condition of continued employment, the candidate must be able to acquire and retain a Top Secret (TS) clearance. Candidate must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: Knowledge of secure coding techniques, integration of security into SDLC, logical access controls, various operating systems and applications, principles of IT security, virus/malware protection techniques, and IT security technologies. Experience with virtualization and virtualized environments is strongly desired. Candidate must demonstrate experience identifying potential security risks, and must be able to develop action plans and carry them out quickly and effectively. Must be able to interact effectively with individuals at all levels of an organization and to work in an environment handling sensitive information, to demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and share information and knowledge, to set achievable goals and timelines, and to plan and evaluate project performance. Must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Demonstrated experience in responding to security incidents and executing methodologies to counteract exploits that are attempted against IT assets is required. CISSP and other security certifications desired.
Education
Employment is subject to successful completion of a security background check.
Additional information
Working for the Supreme Court of the United States offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. Additional benefits include flexible spending accounts, long-term care insurance, and the SmartBenefits transit subsidy. The selected candidate will be working with a small group of highly skilled and motivated technical staff. The Court provides appropriate in-house and outside third-party technical training. Each staff member is provided with access to high levels of technical support, an in-house library of up-to-date commercially available technical books and software, a technology lab for development and testing of technology products, and a fully equipped computer training room. In addition, the Court provides all employees free access to an in-house exercise facility/weight training room.
Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review and assess your application package in comparison with the posted qualifications for the position.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
The following documents are required:
- OF-306 http://www.supremecourt.gov/jobs/forms/of306.pdf
- A resume
- A cover letter
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.
How to Apply
You must also complete, print, and sign the OF-306 form, then upload it along with your resume and cover letter. These three documents, and the completion of the online questionnaire, are required and must be received by the closing date, 09/20/2017, in order to be considered. Please submit only these required documents.
- To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJobs account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJobs resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
- Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
- It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
- To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJobs account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJobs account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account or your application will be incomplete.
Agency contact information
Human Resources Office
- Address
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Supreme Court of the United States
1 First Street NE
Washington, DC 20543
US
Next steps
Upon submission, you will receive an e-mail acknowledging receipt of your application. Please be advised that your application will not be considered complete unless all of the required documents have been received. All applicants will be notified once a selection has been made.
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Required Documents
The following documents are required:
- OF-306 http://www.supremecourt.gov/jobs/forms/of306.pdf
- A resume
- A cover letter
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.
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How to Apply
You must also complete, print, and sign the OF-306 form, then upload it along with your resume and cover letter. These three documents, and the completion of the online questionnaire, are required and must be received by the closing date, 09/20/2017, in order to be considered. Please submit only these required documents.
- To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJobs account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJobs resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
- Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
- It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
- To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJobs account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJobs account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account or your application will be incomplete.
Agency contact information
Human Resources Office
- Address
-
Supreme Court of the United States
1 First Street NE
Washington, DC 20543
US
Next steps
Upon submission, you will receive an e-mail acknowledging receipt of your application. Please be advised that your application will not be considered complete unless all of the required documents have been received. All applicants will be notified once a selection has been made.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Agency contact information
Human Resources Office
- Address
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Supreme Court of the United States
1 First Street NE
Washington, DC 20543
US