Supervisory IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC)

This announcement is issued under the Direct Hire Authority (DHA) to recruit for positions for which there is a critical hiring need. Selectee(s) will receive a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service and may be required to serve a one year probationary period.

Typical work assignments include, but are not limited to: Serving as an expert consultant to functional teams to assist them in anticipating, identifying, evaluating, mitigating and minimizing risks associated with IT systems vulnerabilities. Identifying issues and obtaining authoritative resolution of issues pertaining to conflicts among CISA functional areas, technical areas, or divisions. Ensuring that the implemented security safeguards are adequate to assure the integrity, availability and confidentiality of the information being processed, transmitted or stored consistent with the level of sensitivity of that information. Reviewing and evaluating security incident response policies. Developing policy or advocating for changes in policy that will support new initiatives or required changes/enhancements. Consulting with customers to evaluate functional requirements and translating functional requirements into technical solutions. Providing expert assessments of proposed design measures' feasibility, based on broad knowledge of parameters imposed by the IT infrastructure and operations. Leading, coordinating, communicating, integrating, and being accountable for the overall success of the program, ensuring alignment with agency or enterprise priorities. Advising employees on administrative subjects such as performance, work duties or leave request. Identifying employee developmental or training needs to ensure successful growth.

You must be a U.S. citizen. Complete the initial online assessment and USA Hire Assessment, if required. Selective Service - Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service, see http://www.sss.gov/ All Federal employees are required to participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer for salary payments. DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities. You must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance suitable for Federal employment as determined by a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. This position may be designated as essential personnel. Essential personnel must be able to serve during continuity of operation events without regard to declarations of liberal leave or government closures due to weather, protests, and acts of terrorism or lack of funding. Failure to report for or remain in this position may result in disciplinary or adverse action in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations (5 U.S.C. 7501-7533 and 5 CFR Part 752, as applicable). This position has been identified as a drug testing designated position (TDP) for purposes of the CISA's Drug-Free Workplace Program. All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to a drug test to screen for illicit/illegal drug use prior to receiving a final offer of employment. A final offer of employment is contingent upon a negative drug test result. After appointment, you may be subject to periodic random drug testing.

Education may not be substituted for experience. You must meet the qualification requirements specified in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement.