IT Cybersecurity Specialist (Senior Advisor)

Summary

See QUALIFICATIONS for important information about this position. Provides management and leadership for the Head of Cybersecurity, under the purview of the Chief of Security & Resiliency. The incumbent is a liaison to external government organizations, as he/she provides information related to cybersecurity and intelligence, and the issues associated with it. See DUTIES for additional responsibilities.

Duties

Serves as SSA’s senior expert in the field of information security, provides authoritative advice and guidance to agency program managers and executives.Serves as a senior expert and consultant to top agency management officials to advise on the current cyber threats impacting agency systems and infrastructure.Working with external liaisons, identifies systems that are discovered to have been compromised and provides immediate recommendations to limit exposure and protect potential evidence.Plans, develops and coordinates agency-level IT security infrastructure architectures and strategies. Serves as the final substantive analytical authority for cyber security and related intelligence.Serves as the agency’s Senior Advisor for Cybersecurity, reporting to and assisting the Head of Cybersecurity. Supports the IT Security requirements of the agency.Advises agency leadership on matters directly related to the collection, analysis and production of Cybersecurity intelligence activities and events that may impact the agency and the U.S. Government.

Qualifications

A resume is required for this vacancy. Your resume must clearly show the information required for HR to assess your eligibility and qualifications for this position (see QUALIFICATIONS). To meet Minimum Qualifications for this GS-15 IT Cybersecurity Specialist position you must demonstrate (1) the IT Competencies for the federal 2210 series and (2) Specialized Experience at or above the GS-14 level. (1) 2210 SERIES COMPETENCIES: 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. Decision Making: Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change. Information Management: Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information; organizes and maintains information or information management systems. Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations 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. Teamwork: Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals. Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues. (2) Specialized Experience is work that primarily consists of duties related to the administration, management and strategic direction of agency-wide cybersecurity and intelligence programs, including leading cross-agency initiatives, advising senior leadership and representing an agency in interagency and external forums to advance information security and resiliency. **If you have this experience, your resume must describe, in your own words, the duties you perform that demonstrate it.** Reviewers cannot assume you perform duties you don't describe. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Specialized Experience can be demonstrated by: (1) advising senior leadership on complex cybersecurity and/or intelligence issues that impact agency operations; (2) planning and coordinating agency-wide IT security strategies and ensuring compliance with federal and/or agency policies; (3) leading incident response efforts, such as analysis and/or containment of cyber threats and/or (4) representing an organization at meetings with other government agencies and/or external partners on cybersecurity matters. CTAP and ICTAP applicants must hold or have been RIF'd from a permanent position at or above GS-15.

Education

This position does not have an educational requirement.

Additional Information

ONLY THE FOLLOWING ARE ELIGIBLES: CTAP - applicants RIF'd from a position at SSA. Must be in the Competitive Service at or above GS-15 and in the local commuting area of the posted position. See RQUIRED DOCUMENTS for instructions on submitting proof. ICTAP - applicants RIF'd from a position at another federal agency. Must be in the Competitive Service at or above GS-15 and in the local commuting area of the posted position. See RQUIRED DOCUMENTS for instructions on submitting proof. VEOA -- Veterans Employment Opportunity Act -- must have Veterans Preference or have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after 3 or more years of continuous service (including veterans who were separated shortly before completing the required 3-year period.) See REQUIRED DOCUMENTS for instructions on submitting proof. Additional selections may be made for this vacancy six months from the closing date of this announcement. If you are a male born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov . If you are a federal contractor, do not identify yourself as a federal employee. OTHER NOTES: See QUALIFICATIONS for information on qualifying for this position. See HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED and REQUIRED DOCUMENTS for information on applying for this position. This is a non-bargaining unit position. This position is on a full-time, flex-time schedule; Alternate Work Schedules (AWS) may be authorized. Telework may be approved after all conditions for telework have been met. Relocation expenses will not be paid; salary will be set in accordance with locality pay provisions. Successful performance of work in this position and adherence to conditions of this position will be assessed during the 1-year probationary period served that may be served by new appointees (e.g., new to SSA and/or new to this series). This is a non-critical sensitive / high-risk position. You may be required to complete Standard Form 86, Questionnaire for Sensitive Positions, to have the appropriate investigation conducted Position is assigned to: Security and Resiliency (SR) Cybersecurity

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