Summary This position is located in the Facility Technologies Division (FT), Office of Technology Innovation and Engineering (TIE), Cyber and Technology Security Directorate (CTS), Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS), Department of State (DoS), which is mandated with the identification, development, evaluation, and implementation of state-of-the-art existing and emerging security technologies. Responsibilities Serves as a bureau contact for coordination, implementation, and/or enforcement of assigned information cybersecurity policies and portfolios. Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of security programs to minimize system vulnerabilities such as intrusion detection or access authentication programs. Participates in a variety of law enforcement and security related investigations involving the acquisition of digital data and computer forensic analyses. Provides compliance oversight for implementation of systems cybersecurity policies, guidelines, and procedures related to web-based applications, network, and systems design. Assesses networked systems for vulnerabilities while creating an inventory of their various components; performs non-standard assessments of technical systems and reports on the effects of the cybersecurity posture on other DoS networked systems. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement. Applicants applying for the GS-12 grade level must meet the following requirements: Have IT-related experience demonstrating EACH of the four competencies AND specialized experience listed below: Attention to Detail - Incumbent demonstrates attention to detail by applying personal knowledge and ability to provide technical analysis and consultation focused on current global cyber threat environment and associated risks in order to mitigate cybersecurity vulnerabilities and risks. Customer Service - Incumbent demonstrates an ability to serve customers by responding to inquiries in a timely fashion and providing guidance on complex and controversial cybersecurity issues which have long term impact on IT infrastructure security. Oral Communication - Incumbent demonstrates skill in communicating in order to provide advice and guidance, exchange information, plan and coordinate activities, recommend new methods and approaches, and resolve problems. Problem Solving - Incumbent demonstrates the ability to solve and prioritize problems by determining the most appropriate principles to apply and resolving a wide range of technical issues related to cybersecurity AND Have at least 1 full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service which provided you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience implementing information cybersecurity programs designed to minimize system vulnerabilities. Experience participating in security related investigations involving the acquisition of digital data. Experience providing technical recommendations to management on vulnerabilities and threats facing information systems. Experience in the field, performing assessments which document compliance with cybersecurity configurations and controls. NOTE: In order to qualify for this position, your experience MUST be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate. There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-12 position. Education Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement. Additional Information To request a reasonable accommodation for additional time on the timed sections of the assessment, please submit your request using the "Request a Reasonable Accommodation" button within the Assessment Application. For all other reasonable accommodations at the U.S. Department of State, please contact the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations (OAA) at OAA@state.gov. OAA is responsible for reviewing and adjudicating reasonable accommodation (RA) requests for the Assessment Battery being used for this announcement. The following applies to all RA requests: RA requests cover additional time on timed sections only. Applicants submitting a RA request MUST attach supporting medical documentation signed by a licensed, treating medical provider. The documentation should describe the nature, severity, and expected duration of the condition, identify the relevant medical condition or diagnosis, and explain the basis for the requested extension. RA requests that do not contain supporting medical documentation attachments at the time of initial request may be subject to further review. Note: the following documents do not, on their own, qualify for automatic approval of the RA request: Schedule A letters, VA benefits letters, or SSA letters. Applicants MUST submit their application before the vacancy closes, even if pending an accommodation decision. Applicants are encouraged to carefully follow instructions related to medical documentation provided in the vacancy announcement prior to beginning the RA process. Applicants will have 48 hours after their RA request is adjudicated to complete the assessment battery. Scores generated after the allotted timeframe will not be admissible and the applicant will not be considered further for the vacancy. If a different @type of RA is needed, please contact OAA directly at OAA@state.gov. If eligible, situational telework agreements may be permitted with supervisory approval. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. If eligible, applicants to this announcement may be referred to other similar positions in other Bureaus/Offices in the Department for up to 240 days. Telework eligibility and security clearance requirements may vary for such similar positions. Under the provisions of the Direct-Hire Authority, veterans' preference and traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply. Agency & Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP & ICTAP): View OPM's CTAP & ICTAP eligibility website for more information. You must be rated in the Well-Qualified category and submit supporting documents under the required documents section of this announcement to receive selection priority consideration. To be considered Well-Qualified applicants must: score an 85 or above, meet Minimum Qualifications, and demonstrate proficiency in some, but not all major aspects of the position.
