IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Specialized Experience: For the GS-13, you must have one year (52 full weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience for this position includes: - Conducting risk and vulnerability assessments and collaborating with stakeholders to support the implementation of IT security policies and procedures in the development and operation of network systems to help protect evidence used in the investigation of computer crimes; AND - Assisting in preparing reports and conducting analyses to identify and recommend solutions to issues affecting security operations; AND - Supporting the development and maintenance of systems that meet current and future business requirements and reviewing requests from internal and external sources for information and work products requiring research, using commercially available tools and products. The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resume. In addition to specialized experience, individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

HUD's Mission The mission of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is to foster strong communities by supporting access to quality, affordable housing, expanding the housing supply, and unlocking homeownership opportunities for the American people. The Department is committed to furthering the promise of self-sufficiency in every American while promoting economic development to revitalize rural, tribal, and urban communities across the country. This position is located in the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO). This mission of OCIO is to enable delivery of HUD programs, services, and management processes by providing high-quality information technology (IT) solutions and services. The strategic goals of OCIO are to: rapidly modernize HUD's information technology to support key business initiatives; transform the information technology infrastructure to adapt to and adopt emerging technologies; develop a cadre of highly capable IT professionals with mission critical competencies needed to meet the Department's goals; and provide secure, rapid, and reliable data and information to our customers. As a/an IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC), you will: Evaluate the effectiveness of existing IT Security programs. Identifies new processes, techniques, and procedures to upgrade and enhance security protocols Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs, promotes awareness of security issues among management and ensures sound security principles are reflected in organizations visions and goals, conducts systems security evaluations, audits and reviews and develops systems security contingency plans and disaster recovery procedures for all of HUD. Provide expert technical advice on security aspects of network and systems design to ensure implementation of appropriate systems security applications and policies. Participate in network and systems design to ensure implementation of appropriate systems security policies, facilitates the gathering, analysis and preservation of evidence used in the prosecution of computer crimes and assesses security events to determine impact and implements corrective actions.