This position is located in Cybersecurity Operations and Response Division (CORD). The Cybersecurity Operations and Response Division (CORD) plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the organization against cyber threats. We ensure the resilience and security of USPTO digital assets.
You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. OPM Qualifications Standards are available at Information Technology (IT) Management Series 2210 (Alternative A) Applicants must meet the BASIC REQUIREMENTS of the College Graduate authority: Recent graduates who have completed, within the previous two years, a bachelor's or graduate degree OR Veteran who have completed a bachelor's or graduate degree and were unable to apply within two years of obtaining their degree due to a uniformed service obligation of at least 4 years, may apply within two years of their discharge from uniformed service. In addition to meeting the specialized experience below you must meet the basic requirement above to qualify for this position. Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped applicants with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the federal service. Specialized experience for this position: For the GS-09: The next lower grade level is a GS-07. Specialized experience for this position includes: Reviewing solutions to mitigate security concerns and issues AND Responding to security-related requests from end-users regarding desktop or mobile software. AND Providing risk assessments and threat intelligence reports. OR EDUCATION: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree from an accredited or pre-accredited institution in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management; or, two full years of graduate education from an accredited or pre-accredited institution that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems, or networks. OR A combination of education and experience. For the GS-11: The next lower grade level is a GS-09. Specialized experience for this position includes: Identifying vulnerabilities AND Developing and implementing safe technology solutions that are compliant with organizational and regulatory policies. AND Providing initial investigation services for misuse on computer systems, networks and applications. OR EDUCATION: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree from an accredited or pre-accredited institution in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management; or, three full years of graduate education from an accredited or pre-accredited institution that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems, or networks. OR A combination of education and experience. In addition to meeting the specialized experience you must meet the basic requirement competencies below to qualify for this series. Basic Requirement Competencies: The specialized experience must include, or be supplemented by, information technology related experience (paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training, as appropriate) which demonstrates each of the four competencies, as defined: 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. 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. NOTE: This is a career-ladder position that includes grades GS-09, 11, 12, and 13. Upon satisfactory completion of qualification/performance requirements and at management's discretion, the incumbent may be advanced non-competitively to the next higher level. It is the ability to demonstrate satisfactory performance at the next higher level in all aspects of the position that is the primary basis for consideration for promotion. Meeting the time-in-grade requirement for the higher-grade position does not automatically entitle the incumbent to a promotion.
The physical worksite for this position is located in Alexandria, Virginia. This position is telework eligible per agency and business unit discretion/policy. Come join our team if you are enthusiastic about… Supporting the oversight of data management, requirements, systems integration, testing, technology integration, fielding, configuration management and control in support of the Branch's mission and objectives. Supporting computer network defense, identification/authentication/access control, data, protection mechanisms, and data transfer mechanisms. Applying IT principles, methods, and practices; technical documentation methods and procedures and analytical methods sufficient to perform routine and recurring assignments and identifying and resolving issues and problems. Assessing planned system changes for security impacts and coordinating with system owners and managers to enable implementation of security controls while meeting current and future business requirements.