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Summary Securing Travel, Protecting People - At the Transportation Security Administration, you will serve in a high-stakes environment to safeguard the American way of life. In cities across the country, you would secure airports, seaports, railroads, highways, and/or public transit systems, thus protecting America's transportation infrastructure and ensuring freedom of movement for people and commerce. Responsibilities This Information Technology Cyber Security Specialist (INFOSEC) position is located Enterprise Support, Information Technology, Technology Solutions Division, IT Security Branch, Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to: Function as Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO), assists in the implementation of security programs designed to anticipate, assess, and minimize system vulnerabilities, e.g., intrusion detection or access authentication programs; coordinates the implementation of security programs across platforms; and establishes vulnerability reporting criteria. Serves as a contributing specialist, providing guidance and ensuring awareness of the Security Authorization and Ongoing Authorization processes for Transportation Security Administration (TSA) IT systems and providing guidance and awareness of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Information Security Performance Plan, which ensures compliance with the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) of 2002 and the Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA 2014). Performs risk analyses independent of operating platforms. Ensures procedures fully support NIST Special Publication 800- 37 and properly applied to the agency IT systems enterprise, particularly steps 4, 5, and 6 of the Risk Management Framework (RMF), and the guidelines in Office of Management and Budget (OMB) M-14-03 (Enhancing the Security of Federal Information and Information Systems) for managing information security risk on a continuous basis. Develops standard operating procedures and user guides that provide detailed instructions for implementing IT systems security policies. Determines the need for new or updated IT security guidance based on policy and technology changes. Anticipates the need for changes to avert potential systems, data, or network exposure and determines the level of difficulty in gaining management acceptance of more restrictive IT security policies where required. Note: The duties are at the full SV-2210-J performance level and the SV-2210-I is the developmental grade level leading to such performance. The major duties described above reflect the full performance level of this position. Typically, the lower pay band (I Band) performs the same duties but will receive more guidance and training; and/or projects/work assignments may be less complex. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must possess U.S. Citizenship or be a U.S. National. You must have reached the minimum age (18) at the time of application. You must complete a favorable Background Investigation (BI). Selective Service registration is required. Other (i.e., emergency essential, shift work, coop, etc.) - HOLD AND MAINTAIN CISSP CERTIFICATION If you fail to meet the conditions of employment or any other pre-employment requirements, such as missing any of the scheduled appointments, the hiring agency may rescind their tentative offer of employment. Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for TSA to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions. Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change. Qualifications To qualify at the SV-2210-I (GS-13) grade level: Applicants must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the SV-2210-H (GS-12) in the Federal service. Specialized experience MUST include all the following: Applying IT security practices and cybersecurity principles and concepts to ensure the protection of IT infrastructures; AND Applying project management principles, methods, and practices to plan and carry out complex IT projects (e.g., establishing priorities, developing plans and schedules, resource requirements, defining milestones and deliverables, evaluating and reporting on accomplishments, provisioning equipment, etc.); AND Experience with security scanning tools (AppScan, Tenable Nessus, BurpSuite Professional) including interpreting scan results. To qualify at the SV-2210-J (GS-14) grade level: Applicants must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the SV-2210-I (GS-13) in the Federal service. Specialized experience MUST include all the following: Planning and implementing strategies to support customer IT requirements and services; AND Developing and implementing IT security/cybersecurity strategies to support infrastructure security; AND Applying project management principles, methods, and practices to plan and carry out complex IT projects (e.g., establishing priorities, developing plans and schedules, resource requirements, defining milestones and deliverables, evaluating and reporting on accomplishments, provisioning equipment, etc.); AND Experience as an Information System Security Officer (ISSO), ensuring compliance with National Institute of Standards Technology (NIST), and advising leadership on implementing Cyber security best practices; AND Experience with security scanning tools (AppScan, Tenable Nessus, BurpSuite Professional) including interpreting scan results. Credit for experience is given based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a part-time ratio, i.e., working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience. No additional credit is given for overtime. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. You must meet the qualification requirements for this position no later than the closing date of the vacancy announcement. Education Additional Information Eligibility to apply for other Federal positions: TSA is an Excepted Service agency exempt from most of Title 5 United States Code, including regulations which apply to displaced Federal employees (CTAP/ICTAP) of other agencies, and employment with TSA does not confer "Competitive Status" that generally results from selection and service in Competitive Service agencies. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has established an Interchange Agreement, which allows most permanent TSA employees to apply and be considered for vacancies in Competitive Service agencies. Information from OPM on this or other Interchange Agreements is available at: www.opm.gov/ To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation as a condition of placement into this position. 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. If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment. TSA employees who are absent for the purpose of performing military duty may apply for any vacancies announced in their absence. More than one position may be filled from this announcement. If you are entering TSA employment on an appointment without time limitations, you must serve a basic trial period unless you have already met the requirement. DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more. Employees who transfer to TSA from an agency that allows employees to maintain an annual leave balance higher than the maximum accumulation for the appointed position will have their leave ceiling set to the maximum accumulation for the appointed position (e.g., United States duty location - 240 hours, foreign duty location - 360 hours, or TSES position - 720 hours). TSA will not make a monetary payment for any leave forfeited under these circumstances.