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As an IT Specialist (INFOSEC) you will be responsible for major Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) systems.
Location of Position: GSA IT, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), ISSO Support Division (ISTE). This is a Virtual/Remote position. Duty location will be determined upon selection.
We are currently filling two positions but additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area.
10/30/2024 to 10/30/2024
$103,409 - $167,336 per year
If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.
GS 13
FEW vacancies in the following location:
Yes
Not applicable, this is a remote position.
Occasional travel - Occasional travel - Travel may be required for meetings, trainings and conferences.
No
Permanent - NOTE: Current civil service employees will receive new appointments if selected under this Direct Hire Authority.
Full-Time
Competitive
13
No
No
No
Yes - Bargaining Unit Status: Will be determined after a selection is made.
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US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island). THIS IS A PUBLIC NOTICE: This Notice is issued under direct-hire authority (DHA) to recruit new talent to this occupation for which there is a severe shortage of candidates. This means that we can hire any qualified candidate, either from this notice or from any source. For more information on DHA, please visit http//www.opm.gov/directhire/index.asp
IST provides Information System Security Officer (ISSO), Information System Security Manager (ISSM), Security Assessor and Penetration Tester cybersecurity services to support all Staff Offices and all of GSA’s information systems. The division facilitates integrating IT security in programs and compliance with required security and privacy requirements. Cybersecurity service delivery provided by IST assists the CISO and Authorizing Officials during the independent assessment process to grant an Authority to Operate (ATO). IST also serves stakeholders in an advisory and consultative capacity on a multitude of Federal cyber security initiatives that have government-wide impact.
As an IT Specialist (INFOSEC) you will be responsible for creation, management, and continued maintenance of accreditation packages for major Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) systems performing the following duties:
Participates in working groups to support the security measures and goals set by the GSA Chief Information Security Officer.
Communicate high level security accreditation information in a clear and concise manner to all stakeholders in support of an accreditation decision.
If selected, you must meet the following conditions:
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If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.
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The GS-13 salary range starts at $103,409.00 per year.
If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.
To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or higher in the Federal service.
Applicants applying for the GS-13 grade level must meet the following requirements: Have IT-related experience demonstrating EACH of the four competencies AND one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service as described below:
IT SPECIALIST COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Specialized experience is experience in assisting with the planning, development and maintenance of an IT Security program in accordance with the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA).
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
THIS IS A PUBLIC NOTICE: This Notice is issued under direct-hire authority (DHA) to recruit new talent to this occupation for which there is a severe shortage of candidates. This means that we can hire any qualified candidate, either from this notice or from any source.
NOTE: Current civil service employees will receive new appointments if selected under this Direct Hire Authority. For more information on DHA, please visit http//www.opm.gov/directhire/index.asp
If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency or visit GSA's webpage.
On a case-by-case basis, the following incentives may be approved:
GSA is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility that goes beyond our compliance with EEO regulations including:
Our commitment is:
Drives our efforts to recruit, attract, retain and engage the diverse workforce needed to achieve our mission.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applications will be evaluated against the basic qualifications. Qualified candidates will be considered in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Direct Hire Guidelines. Applications will not be rated or ranked. Veterans’ Preference does not apply to the direct hire recruitment procedures.
You may not be considered for the position, if any part of the application is incomplete or missing the required supporting documentation. Falsifying your background, education and/or experience is cause for not hiring you or dismissing you if hired.
ICTAP/CTAP Candidates: The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found “well-qualified" for this vacancy. In addition to meeting the basic qualifications stated in the qualification section of this announcement, well qualified is defined as: experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position, demonstrated by meeting at least 51% or more of the competencies/KSA’s listed below (i.e. 3 out of 5, or 4 out of 6, or 5 out of 8, etc.)
ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.
Your resume showing applicant's name, email address, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
If you are ICTAP/CTAPeligible - submit a, b, and c: (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50, and (c) most recent performance appraisal.
Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50.
Submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. You can modify or complete your application any time before the deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, click here: Apply for a GSA Job.
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