IT Specialist (Security)

About the role

Incumbent serves as an IT Specialist (Security) within the Cybersecurity Support Services Section, AMK-231.

What you will do

• Applies project management principles and detailed knowledge about Information Technology to create and maintain security documents such as Business Impact Assessments (IA), System Security Plans (SSP), Information System Contingency Plans (ISCP), System Characterization Document (SCD), Configurations Management Plans (CMP), Privacy Impact Analysis (PIA) and other security documents.
• Provides intermediate level advice and assistance in the areas of security architecture, systems auditing, security tools, and all areas related to Information Security.
• Duties also include acquiring/maintaining systems authorization, providing audit support, and initiating protective or corrective actions if security risks are identified.
• Plans, coordinates, and evaluates vulnerability system scanning, ISCP exercises, and other Information Security related activities.
• Work is reviewed periodically by team lead during assigned tasks and at completion to ensure timeliness and quality.
• Work activities typically support the work of other employees and contribute to activities of the organization.
• Applies detailed technical knowledge to evaluate security controls on a variety of information system platforms (Windows, Linux/Unix, etc.), databases (Oracle, MS-SQL, MySQL), and networking technology.
• Researches, verifies, complies, and summarizes systems support data and information, using Microsoft Office, Project, and Visio.
• This is a highly visible position that supports multiple Federal agencies throughout the United States.
• Periodically develops reports and provides system status briefings to management at all levels throughout the Federal Government as required.
• Advises manager, team leads, and peers of known and projected program deviations related to security issues pertaining to facilities, communications, personnel, hardware, and software in accordance with federal guidelines and policies.
• Contacts are internal and external to the organizational unit, to include interactions with mid-level management personnel.
• Conducts risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs.
• Develops system security contingency plans and disaster recovery procedures.
• Established policies/procedures provide guidance for most assignments, but allow some discretion to select the most appropriate approach.
• Typically receives guidance on selecting approach from a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced technical specialist.
• Implements, maintains, and conducts on-site and remote analyses of information system standard security products and associated systems in order to determine overall technical features and standard security protection required for IS and networks at all levels of information security.
• Provides technical assistance and security guidance in the areas of information systems and telecommunications to information systems owners, technicians, and general users.
• Characteristic information technology assignments in the Security specialization at this pay band include: Implements and disseminates standard IT security tools, procedures, and practices to protect information assets.
• Plans and coordinates the delivery of an IT security awareness training program for end users at all levels in the organization.
• Evaluates established security authentication technologies such as public key infrastructure certificates, secure cards, and biometrics for adoption in various FAA environments.
• Administers and monitors implementation of authentication software.
• Identifies and specifies standard information systems security requirements associated with migrations to new IT environments/applications and provides guidance in planning and implementing migration activities.
• Reviews specifications for procurement of new but established software to ensure compliance with security requirements at the systems or LAN level.

Requirements

• We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.

Education

Refer to Qualifications. Information Regarding KSA's: As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements.

Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA. In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA.

Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate.

Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) and Other Factors listed in the announcement.

Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration.

How you will be evaluated

IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.

Documents you must provide

• A Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) is required to verify area of consideration.
• Other supplemental documentation will be accepted in combination with your online application.
• These documents must be included with your application or emailed to *** on or before the closing date of this announcement.
• All emailed documents should reference the announcement number.
• If you are an FAA employee, you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement.
• You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application.
• If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.
• If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system ***

What to expect next

Once we receive your complete application, the Human Resources Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Eligible and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. You will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

For instructions on how to check the status of your application, please go to: USAJOBS Help Guide. Important - If you make any changes to your application, you must resubmit it. If you make changes to your application and do not resubmit it, your changes will not be considered part of your application package, and only your previously submitted application will be evaluated.

All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or other non-merit factors. DOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency contact listed in the Agency Contact Information section of this announcement or the hiring manager. An employee with a disability must notify the decision-maker of the accommodation request.

Job applicants and employees are required to follow up oral requests in writing. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on reasonable accommodations procedures or on EEO Programs is available on Office of Civil Rights (ACR) or by contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office.

Additional information

We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions. Position may be subject to a background investigation. A one-year probationary period may be required.

The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty.

FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. *** NOTES: 1) Applicants must apply online to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed, or emailed applications cannot be accepted.

2) Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job. 3) Some, all or none of the applicants may be interviewed.

4) This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: *** 5) Position(s) may be realigned based on approved reorganization.

6) Additional information regarding living in Oklahoma can be found at *** 7) To confirm receipt of documents, please contact Caleb Weston at ***. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA