Information Technology Specialist (Security)

This position is located in the Defender Services Office (DSO) and will provide support to the Office Chief, Defender Services IT Program Officer, the National IT Operations and Applications Development Branch (NITOAD), and others on matters regarding IT security strategy, and implementation of IT security protocols, policies, procedures, and systems.

Qualifications

Applicants must have demonstrated experience as listed below. This requirement is according to the AO Classification, Compensation, and Recruitment Systems which include interpretive guidance and reference to the OPM Operating Manual for Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions. Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of this position. Specialized experience must demonstrate experience in ALL areas defined below: Provide IT security guidance, conduct risk assessments, and establish security baselines in accordance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF). Develop and implement cybersecurity policies and strategies; coordinate incident response and advise leadership on IT security matters. Coordinate security reporting and compliance requirements and develop security awareness and training programs. Preferred experience: At least 5 years of IT security experience including experience with implementing security controls as defined in NIST 800-53 and the functions within the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 Preferred education: Bachelor's degree preferred. Could substitute with certifications and experience (such as CISSP, CISM)