Security Control Assessor

Summary

The Office of Information Systems Management, IT Security and Networking Division, is seeking a Security Control Assessor to lead robust Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities, ensure Federal Information Security Management Action (FISMA) compliance, and act as a vital line of defense in mitigating IT security risks across the agency.

Duties

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Working as a Security Control Assessor in the Office of Information Systems Management, IT Security and Networking Division, you will perform the following duties: Conduct Assessment & Authorization (A&A) activities on NIST systems in accordance with Federal Information Security Management (FISMA) requirements. This includes conducting security documentation reviews to ensure control implementation is described appropriately, conducting security assessments to verify control implementation against the security controls required for a given system impact level, conducting secure configuration assessments, and documenting the risks and plans of action & milestones for mitigating IT security risks identified within the system.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. citizenship
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment
• Bargaining Unit Position: No
• Applicants must possess and provide a copy of their current/active IT Security Certification (e.g., CISSP, GIA, SSCP, CEH, GCIH,
  CISA, CGRC) in order to be considered for the position.

Qualifications

Selective Placement Factor:

Applicants must possess a current/active IT Security Certification (e.g., CISSP, GIA, SSCP, CEH, GCIH, CISA, CGRC). A current/active copy of your certification must be provided in your application package.

Specialized Experience:

In addition to meeting the selective placement factor, applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level (ZP-III at NIST). Specialized experience is defined as:

• Conducting detailed security assessments against Special Publication 800-53 Revision 5 security controls
• Developing security authorization documents (i.e., Systems Security Plans, Risk Assessments, Security Categorization, Privacy Impact Assessment, Test and Evaluation, and Contingency Plans)
• Reviewing security authorization packages

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.

The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook.

If requesting reconsideration of your qualification determination, please refer to the following site: Applicant Reconsideration

Education

Qualifications are based upon meeting specialized experience only. Education cannot be used to qualify for this position.

Additional information

This position is covered under NIST's Alternative Personnel Management System (APMS), a pay-for-performance system with excellent HR flexibilities to help NIST recruit and retain top talent. Learn more about the APMS here!

• We may share your application package with other selecting officials. Additional selections may be made through this vacancy.
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• You MUST select at least ONE ELIGIBILITY to be considered for this position.
• All documents submitted for this announcement must be legible to make qualification or eligibility determinations.
• A probationary period may be required.

NIST strives to build a flexible and encouraging work environment to bring out the best in our employees. To help our employees balance responsibilities at home and at work, NIST offers a variety of work-life flexibilities. For more information, please visit our Careers website.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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