Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC)
- Developing and updating security standards and policies for systems analysis, programming, maintenance, documentation, training, risk assessments, reviews, and contingency planning.
- Evaluating proposed systems, networks, and software designs for security risks, recommends mitigation strategies, and resolving integration challenges during system implementation within the existing infrastructure.
- Conducting risk assessments and researching security threats, vulnerabilities, and control techniques across various platforms, including networks, VPNs, remote access services, voice systems, and wireless networks.
- Reviewing and evaluating operating programs, practices, procedures and utilization of IT personnel, equipment, and telecommunications on an agency- wide basis.
- Performing Risk Management Framework duties to include those of Information System Security Officer (ISSO)/Information System Security Manager (ISSM)
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Selectee must successfully pass all pre-employment prior to appointment.
- Males born after 12/03/59 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Selectee may be required to serve a one year probationary period.
- Selectee must be able obtain and maintain a suitability.
- This is a drug testing position.
- This position has physical requirements. Duties may require prolonged standing, walking, stooping, bending, stretching, reaching above the shoulder, and climbing. A moderate amount of hand, wrist, and arm movements is involved.
- Duties may require prolonged standing, walking, stooping, bending, stretching, reaching above the shoulder, and climbing. A moderate amount of hand, wrist, and arm movements is involved.
- Physical Demands: Moderate lifting may be required for objects weighing up to 25 pounds
- You maybe required to visit areas where work is performed in a production environment where there is exposure to noise, ink mist, odors/fumes, spray powder, and paper dust from production related equipment and machinery.
- Primarily duties are performed in an office setting: Ear protection, eye protection and safety shoes are provided as necessary
Qualifications
Information Technology (IT) Management Series, 2210
This position has an Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR):For PG 12/GS-12 and above: Applicants must possess: "Experience that demonstrated accomplishment of computer project assignments that required a wide range of knowledge of computer requirements and techniques pertinent to the position to be filled. This knowledge is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant analyzed a number of alternative approaches in the process of advising management concerning major aspects of ADP system design, such as what system interrelationships must be considered, or what operating mode, system software, and/or equipment configuration is most appropriate for a given project.
In addition to the IOR above, applicants must meet the following specialized experience:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the PG-12 grade level in the Federal Service that includes:
1) Developing; and providing technical implementation and review of information security policies to ensure appropriate cybersecurity policy development, and network security such as Zero Trust architecture design are implemented, tested and maintained across various computer network platforms; 2) Utilizing risk management principles to perform risk analysis; and communicating security plan vulnerabilities, and 3) Evaluating and applying information assurance regulations, policies, and procedures to analyze and identify deficiencies in computer systems ability to safeguard classified data and information.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement 03/20/2025to be considered.
Education
Education may not be used in lieu of Specialized Experience.
Additional information
Employment of Relatives: Section 3110 of Title 5, U.S. Code, prohibits a Federal official from appointing, promoting, or advocating the appointment or promotion of a relative in the agency where the official is serving or exercises jurisdiction. In addition, Section 2302(b)(7) of Title 5, U.S. Code, makes it a "prohibited personnel practice" for a person in authority to "appoint, employ, promote, advance, or advocate for the appointment, employment, promotion, or advancement of a relative." For further information visit: and
Separated Employees: If you have separated from Federal Government employment, you may obtain a copy of your SF-50 via: National Personnel Records Center, Annex, 1411 Boulder Boulevard, Valmeyer, IL, 62295; or visit the National Archives Website.
Work Life Balance: The GPO offers Transit subsidy for commuters using public transportation (Metro Bus/Rail, MARC, VRE, etc.).
Background Investigation:
For a Suitability:
To ensure the accomplishment of its mission, the GPO requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy; this position requires a background investigation for Suitability. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully complete a background check for Suitability. This review could include fingerprints and credit checks, as well as a full field FBI background investigation and tax and bar checks for attorney applicants. The background investigation covers a period of seven to ten years depending on the nature of the position; this process may take 6 weeks or longer. The Agency may rescind the tentative offer, if the candidate is unable to pass the background investigation.
Schedule A (Disability Appointment):Documentation of eligibility for employment under Schedule A can be obtained from a licensed medical professional (e.g., a physician or other medical professional certified by a state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory to practice medicine); a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist (i.e., state or private); or any Federal agency, state agency, or agency of the District of Columbia or a U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits. The letter must be printed on a "medical professional's" letterhead and signed.
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments and the the candidate is unable to obtain an interim clearance.
The selectee will work shift 1
Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.
- Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Selectee must successfully pass all pre-employment prior to appointment.
- Males born after 12/03/59 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Selectee may be required to serve a one year probationary period.
- Selectee must be able obtain and maintain a suitability.
- This is a drug testing position.
- This position has physical requirements. Duties may require prolonged standing, walking, stooping, bending, stretching, reaching above the shoulder, and climbing. A moderate amount of hand, wrist, and arm movements is involved.
- Duties may require prolonged standing, walking, stooping, bending, stretching, reaching above the shoulder, and climbing. A moderate amount of hand, wrist, and arm movements is involved.
- Physical Demands: Moderate lifting may be required for objects weighing up to 25 pounds
- You maybe required to visit areas where work is performed in a production environment where there is exposure to noise, ink mist, odors/fumes, spray powder, and paper dust from production related equipment and machinery.
- Primarily duties are performed in an office setting: Ear protection, eye protection and safety shoes are provided as necessary
Qualifications
Information Technology (IT) Management Series, 2210
This position has an Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR):For PG 12/GS-12 and above: Applicants must possess: "Experience that demonstrated accomplishment of computer project assignments that required a wide range of knowledge of computer requirements and techniques pertinent to the position to be filled. This knowledge is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant analyzed a number of alternative approaches in the process of advising management concerning major aspects of ADP system design, such as what system interrelationships must be considered, or what operating mode, system software, and/or equipment configuration is most appropriate for a given project.
In addition to the IOR above, applicants must meet the following specialized experience:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the PG-12 grade level in the Federal Service that includes:
1) Developing; and providing technical implementation and review of information security policies to ensure appropriate cybersecurity policy development, and network security such as Zero Trust architecture design are implemented, tested and maintained across various computer network platforms; 2) Utilizing risk management principles to perform risk analysis; and communicating security plan vulnerabilities, and 3) Evaluating and applying information assurance regulations, policies, and procedures to analyze and identify deficiencies in computer systems ability to safeguard classified data and information.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement 03/20/2025to be considered.
Education
Education may not be used in lieu of Specialized Experience.
Additional information
Employment of Relatives: Section 3110 of Title 5, U.S. Code, prohibits a Federal official from appointing, promoting, or advocating the appointment or promotion of a relative in the agency where the official is serving or exercises jurisdiction. In addition, Section 2302(b)(7) of Title 5, U.S. Code, makes it a "prohibited personnel practice" for a person in authority to "appoint, employ, promote, advance, or advocate for the appointment, employment, promotion, or advancement of a relative." For further information visit: and
Separated Employees: If you have separated from Federal Government employment, you may obtain a copy of your SF-50 via: National Personnel Records Center, Annex, 1411 Boulder Boulevard, Valmeyer, IL, 62295; or visit the National Archives Website.
Work Life Balance: The GPO offers Transit subsidy for commuters using public transportation (Metro Bus/Rail, MARC, VRE, etc.).
Background Investigation:
For a Suitability:
To ensure the accomplishment of its mission, the GPO requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy; this position requires a background investigation for Suitability. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully complete a background check for Suitability. This review could include fingerprints and credit checks, as well as a full field FBI background investigation and tax and bar checks for attorney applicants. The background investigation covers a period of seven to ten years depending on the nature of the position; this process may take 6 weeks or longer. The Agency may rescind the tentative offer, if the candidate is unable to pass the background investigation.
Schedule A (Disability Appointment):Documentation of eligibility for employment under Schedule A can be obtained from a licensed medical professional (e.g., a physician or other medical professional certified by a state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory to practice medicine); a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist (i.e., state or private); or any Federal agency, state agency, or agency of the District of Columbia or a U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits. The letter must be printed on a "medical professional's" letterhead and signed.
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments and the the candidate is unable to obtain an interim clearance.
The selectee will work shift 1
Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.