Summary PLEASE NOTE: Based on the current hiring restrictions, selectees may be subject to additional approvals prior to an offer being extended. This position is located at Bureau of the Fiscal Service, Deputy AC Security Services, Asset Protection Division, Cyber Security Branch. As an IT Specialist (INFOSEC)(Cyber Security Officer), you will be responsible for Bureau-Wide asset protection, including Fiscal Agents and Franchise customers. . Responsibilities As an IT Specialist (INFOSEC)(Cyber Security Officer), you will: Work closely with IT Programs Areas and the Infrastructure team in developing and engineering secure solutions to protect Fiscal Service Assets, and external customer assets, from cyber threats and related risks. Serve as a Bureau expert on cyber-security asset protection and scanning activities for networks, web applications, databases and incident response forensics to ensure the Bureau IT infrastructure and systems are protected from internal and external threats. Serve as the Cyber Security Officer and subject matter expert (SME) and Bureau contact for the Computer Security Information Center (CSIRC) - overseeing and managing cyber incidents and vulnerability management for IT assets and other supporting systems within the Bureau's IT infrastructure and hosted systems. Provide SME support in defining and applying principles of common enterprise architecture throughout the planning, programming, budgeting, and execution (PPBE) cycle. Requirements Conditions of Employment A one year probationary period may be required. Must successfully complete a background investigation. Periodic reinvestigation is required no later than five years after selection and at least every succeeding five years. Public Trust - Background Investigation will be required. Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel. This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. For more information about individual rights, Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights - FBI, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI, and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov). This announcement is issued under the "direct-hire" authority. Consistent with 5 U.S.C. 3304(a)(3) and OPM regulations (5 CFR 337 Subpart B) on direct-hire: All candidates who meet all the qualifications and other eligibility requirements may be referred for consideration. Competitive examining rules providing for rating and ranking and veterans' preference do not apply. Key Requirements: Please refer to "Conditions of Employment." Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying. Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National Qualifications You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year and indicate number of hours worked per week on your résumé. Specialized experience: For the GS-13, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes developing, testing, implementing, securing, and hosting IT resources. Such experience must include ALL of the following: - Experience identifying IT systems and security problems to identify weaknesses, develop and evaluate options, and implement solutions; AND - Experience administering computer system networks, and designing and evaluating operations in IT Security environments; AND - Experience generating reports of IT threats and vulnerabilities and managing systems that provide these reports; AND - Experience with networking concepts, configuring security tools, executing scans, evaluating scan results and providing assistance with remediation. AND For all IT positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. - Attention to Detail, such as reviewing and assisting with security audit assessment requirements and/or vulnerability scanning. - Customer Service, such as incident handling and response, and providing support both operational and technical. - Oral Communication, such as developing and conducting presentations and provides one-on-one briefings to internal and external leadership and management. - Problem Solving, such as complex change requests including firewall and network changes, evaluating URL requests and troubleshooting IT security problems. Education Additional Information OTHER INFORMATION: Factors such as cost effectiveness, labor market conditions and difficulties in filling the position will be reviewed in determining if payment of relocation expenses is in the best interest of the Government. We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. This is a bargaining unit position. The following locations are represented by their corresponding NTEU chapter: Parkersburg, WV - NTEU Chapter 190; Hyattsville, MD/Washington, DC - NTEU Chapter 202; Austin, TX - NTEU Chapter 214; Birmingham, AL - NTEU Chapter 220; Philadelphia, PA - NTEU Chapter 223; Kansas City, MO - NTEU Chapter 225 This position is a high risk position. We offer opportunities for telework. We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules. Our comprehensive benefits are very generous. Our benefits package includes: Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, bonuses and incentive awards. Eleven paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year. Access to insurance programs that may be continued after you retire. A wide choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre-existing conditions, and no waiting periods. We pay a substantial amount (up to 75%) of the health insurance premiums. [remove if a temp appointment] A retirement program which includes employer-matching contributions. Learn more about Federal benefits programs at: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay\_and\_Benefits