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Summary This position is located in the Office of Information Technology (OIT), Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), U.S. Department of Justice. Incumbent serves as Information Technology (IT) Specialist with the primary responsibility of assisting the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). This is a Competitive Service position; additional positions may be filled from this announcement within 90 days of certificate issuance. Responsibilities Duties include but are not limited to the following: Provides advice and instruction to employees and supervisors on security issues and establishes and maintains liaison with internal and external groups working on legal, internal audit, physical security, and other information security matters, as assigned. Develops policies, plans, and procedures to ensure Continuous Monitoring efforts and the continued reliability, security and accessibility of systems, network, and data infrastructure. Provides support and oversight for the development and maintenance of documentation necessary to certify systems for security authorization and accreditation. Promotes the awareness of cybersecurity issues ensuring sound security principles and assures appropriate project and resource integration are documented and justified. Oversees IT Infrastructure requirements in support of the Federal Information Systems Modernization Act (FISMA). Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify for the Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist - ISSO position, you must meet the following minimum qualifications. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE GS-14 LEVEL: Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one or more full-time years (12-months) of specialized work experience, equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service, performing the following duties: Providing support and oversight for the development and maintenance of documentation necessary to certify systems for security authorization and accreditation; Developing policies, plans, and procedures to continuously monitor, identify, and track any changes to a system; - Promoting the awareness of cybersecurity issues ensuring sound security principles and assuring appropriate project and resource integration are documented and justified; and Providing advice and instruction to employees and supervisors on security issues and establishing and maintaining liaison with internal and external groups on information security matters. (Your resume must CLEARLY demonstrate this experience) Note, if your qualifying experience is from federal employment, please provide your SF-50 showing the highest grade level held in the federal service. Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here. Education Additional Information Conditions of Employment: Only U.S. Citizens or Nationals are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review. Dual citizens of the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. All DOJ applicants, both U.S. citizens and non-citizens, whose job location is with the U.S., must meet the residency requirement. For a total of three (not necessarily consecutive years) of the five years immediately prior to applying for a position, the applicant must have: 1) resided in the U.S., 2) worked for the U.S. overseas in a Federal or military capacity; or 3) been a dependent of a Federal or military employee serving oversees. Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): To be qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and must submit proof of eligibility for the special selection priority. Additional information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility can be found by clicking here. As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.