Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC)

Created at: March 08, 2025 00:09

Company: Government Publishing Office

Location: Washington, DC, 20001

Job Description:

GPO employees possess a diverse array of talent in many administrative fields and trades. We provide other agencies with innovative services for the printing, publishing, storage, and distribution of digital content. If you are an energetic, inventive individual looking for a challenging, yet rewarding career opportunity, GPO may be the place for you. This position is located in Agency Information Technology Services, Government Publishing Office in Washington, District of Columbia.
Information Technology (IT) Management Series, 2210 This position has an Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR): For PG 12/GS-12 and above: Applicants must possess: "Experience that demonstrated accomplishment of computer project assignments that required a wide range of knowledge of computer requirements and techniques pertinent to the position to be filled. This knowledge is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant analyzed a number of alternative approaches in the process of advising management concerning major aspects of ADP system design, such as what system interrelationships must be considered, or what operating mode, system software, and/or equipment configuration is most appropriate for a given project. In addition to the IOR above, applicants must meet the following specialized experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the PG-12 grade level in the Federal Service that includes: 1) Developing; and providing technical implementation and review of information security policies to ensure appropriate cybersecurity policy development, and network security such as Zero Trust architecture design are implemented, tested and maintained across various computer network platforms; 2) Utilizing risk management principles to perform risk analysis; and communicating security plan vulnerabilities, and 3) Evaluating and applying information assurance regulations, policies, and procedures to analyze and identify deficiencies in computer systems ability to safeguard classified data and information. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0300/gs-2210-information-technology-management-series/ 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, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement 03/20/2025 to be considered.
Developing and updating security standards and policies for systems analysis, programming, maintenance, documentation, training, risk assessments, reviews, and contingency planning.
Evaluating proposed systems, networks, and software designs for security risks, recommends mitigation strategies, and resolving integration challenges during system implementation within the existing infrastructure.
Conducting risk assessments and researching security threats, vulnerabilities, and control techniques across various platforms, including networks, VPNs, remote access services, voice systems, and wireless networks.
Reviewing and evaluating operating programs, practices, procedures and utilization of IT personnel, equipment, and telecommunications on an agency- wide basis.
Performing Risk Management Framework duties to include those of Information System Security Officer (ISSO)/Information System Security Manager (ISSM)


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