IT Specialist (Security)

Summary The incumbent will administer, development, and support information technology (IT) systems and services. The paramount requirement is knowledge of IT principles, concepts, and methods; eg. data storage, software applications, and networking. Information technology refers to systems and services used in the automated acquisition, storage, manipulation, management, movement, control, display, switching, interchange, transmission, assurance, or reception of information. Responsibilities Serves as an IT Specialist within the System Security Support Team, NAS Information Security Group, NAS Security and Enterprise Operations (NASEO) Directorate. Combines knowledge of NAS systems and cybersecurity expertise to tactically apply information security/information assurance principles to track all planned changes to assigned systems, assessing planned changes to determine potential system security posture impact, ensure timely identification and reporting of planned NAS system changes with potential cybersecurity impact, and support Cyber Operations activity. Often represents FAA as a senior technical POC on projects, programs or other work activities. Plays a lead role in drafting, reviewing, and editing reports or documents for final approval. Presents briefings to obtain consensus/approval on policies. Implements higher level security requirements such as those resulting from laws, regulations, or Presidential directives. Provides policy guidance and instructions to others. Ensures cybersecurity requirements, polices, principles, and practices are applied to all phases of the system lifecycle. This includes development and review of documentation, and coordination with program managers, system owners, acquisition planners and other decision-makers and supporting analysts within assigned due dates. Develops plans for IT security systems that anticipate, identify, evaluate, mitigate and minimize risks associates with IT systems vulnerabilities in specific offices or complex applications. Facilitates and communicates with clients and keeps client organizations appraised of status of ongoing actions and sensitive/controversial issues as they arise. Collaborates with stakeholders to find solutions to problems and to explore new opportunities to improve products or the delivery of services. Ensures awareness and compliance by FAA IT specialists and user community of emerging policies and procedures. Applies advanced knowledge of FISMA and FIPS regulations. Actively participates with others to achieve overall goals by contributing ideas and efforts, voicing concerns as necessary, and volunteers to perform tasks that support team’s objectives. Assists management to sets the team’s strategic vision and performs both strategic and tactical planning. Assists as required in the resolution of technical or programmatic issues which at times will be time sensitive. Provides timely responses to information requests, ensuring the information provided is accurate and complete. Develops and maintains an understanding of NAS Enterprise Operations policies and processes especially with respect to information systems security and situational awareness. Work is reviewed rarely, typically though status reports and at project completion, to ensure technical compliance and alignment with the requirements of the project or other work activity. Work activities typically impact directly on the objectives of one or more major subdivisions or LOB/SO’s and may impact on the objectives of the FAA. In some areas, the work may affect the safety and security of customers. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications To view the complete qualification standard, applicants should reference – U.S. Office of Personnel Management the Information Technology (IT) Management Series 2210 (Alternative A): Information Technology (IT) Management Series 2210 (Alternative A) (opm.gov) To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-I/ FG/GS-13. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized experience is: Experience in safeguarding digital assets, mitigating risks, and implementing security measures to include identifying vulnerabilities, implementing proactive measures, and swiftly responding to incidents to ensure operational resilience. Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job. Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA. Interviews: Some, all or none of the applicants may be interviewed. Selection may be made from this announcement or Announcement ACT-ATO-24-AJWB420-90576. Education Additional Information We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions. Position may be subject to a background investigation. A one-year probationary period may be required. The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family. This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing. Applications will be accepted from any U.S. citizen. On-the-Spot will be used to fill this position. The 'Rule of Three', Veterans Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply to this vacancy. As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA. In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate. Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA); listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or priority grouping and referred to the selecting official for consideration. You may also be considered for this vacancy based on eligibility under the 30% or More Disabled Veteran Program, Veterans' Recruitment Appointment, and Persons with Disabilities/Persons with Targeted Disabilities. To be considered, you must identify your eligibility in your questionnaire and submit documentation that provides evidence of eligibility. This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay , COLA