Information Technology Specialist (Information Security) Deputy Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology 3,988 reviews - Washington, DC $96,403 - $126,062 a year The Information Technology (IT) Security Specialist position is located in the Office of Information and Technology (OI&T), Office of Information Security (OIS), Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC.) OI&T provides adaptable, secure, and cost-effective technology services across the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA.) The mission of CSOC is to protect the VA's information daily by monitoring, responding to, and reporting cyber threats and vulnerabilities; managing the Trusted Internet Connection (TIC) gateways, conducting enterprise network security monitoring; and providing value-added security management services across the agency. In executing this mission, CSOC aims to provide customer-focused, reputable security services operations to facilitate consistent availability and protection of information. The employee is responsible for Cyber Intelligence & Analysis by fusing multiple intelligence disciplines to assess cyber threat capabilities of current and emerging threats to drive insight to inform policymakers/operators; and conducts research.. Analyzes technical and intelligence information to provide cyber threat indicators/indications, warnings, and trends; synthesizes and places intelligence information into context; draws insights about the possible implications; conducts all-source research to determine adversary capability and intent; prepares assessments and cyber threat profiles of current events based on collection and research using classified and open source information sources and understanding of the attackers' motivation, language, organization, and social behaviors, thereby helping organizations become more proactive in their security posture and defense. Performs all-source intelligence analyses of cyber activities to identify attributes of interest (their tactics, techniques and procedures [TTPs], motives, and capabilities); performs post-event analysis, and produces technical intelligence reports for users, senior officials, and other customers and as representative cases; supports all aspects of the intelligence lifecycle (e.g., plan, collect, evaluate, assess, report). You will perform other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Full-time Employment; Monday thru Friday: 8:00am to 4:30pm; Shift work may be required. Must be able to work a 24/7 work shift. Compressed/Flexible Schedule: None Telework: None Position Description Title/PD#: IT Specialist (INFOSEC)/17448A Financial Disclosure Statement: Not Required NOTE: The first 50 candidates will be referred based on date and time of submission of applicant packet prior to the closing date. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. GS-13 grade level: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the federal service); experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) and other characteristics to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience includes: experience that demonstrates accomplishments in cyber threat intelligence that require a wide range of knowledge to cultivate intelligence that identifies a cyber threat adversary and their tactics, techniques and procedures, for example: experience using threat intelligence platforms, gathering and processing open and closed source cyber intelligence, developing reports on enterprise threat landscapes, usage of threat intelligence models, and identifying and processing indicators of attack/compromise. AND For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled. * 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. AND This position includes a Selective Placement Factor (skill, knowledge, ability or other worker characteristic basic to - and essential for - satisfactory performance of the job). Selective Placement Factors are a prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for a position. Applicants who do not meet it are ineligible for further consideration. Evidence of the Selective Placement Factor must be reflected in your resume. The Selective Placement Factor for this position is: Experience analyzing diverse data sources from network security devices, monitoring systems, and cyber security incidents to develop cyber threat intelligence estimates and analysis products for a large network (100,000 or more user endpoints). 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; religions; 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. None Documents Accepted: * Resume * SF-50 Documents Required: * Resume Please review the above list(s) to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your application.Not every applicant will require the same documents, therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that their application package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment, such as a copy of your SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees).You will not be contacted for additional information. Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted. Veterans' Preference: Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply. Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position. Applications are accepted online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. Department of Veterans Affairs - 4 hours ago - save job - original job Apply On Company Site Other jobs you may like Supervisory Information Technology Specialist Department of State - Washington, DC usajobs.gov - 6 days ago Information Technology Specialist (Security) Judicial Branch - Washington, DC usajobs.gov - 11 days ago Information Technology Specialist R&P Technologies - Washington, DC 10 days ago Easily apply Information Technology Specialist (Applicatio... Department of Labor - Washington, DC usajobs.gov - 2 days ago Information Technology Specialist (Applicatio... 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