Summary

The incumbent serves as a Supervisory Information Technology (IT) Specialist and reports directly to the NIH Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). The incumbent will provide expert guidance to the NIH Chief Information Officer (CIO), Deputy CIO and NIH CISO and independently leads special projects to further OCIO, OD, and NIH mission goals at their request.

Duties

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• Advise Leadership on the direction and management of significant NIH Information Security Operations activities under relevant statutory and Federal mandates affecting operational security.
• Lead and oversee the detection, analysis and response to operational information security issues and the development and implementation of NIH information security operations, incident response, and information security policy.
• Oversee and manage staff in initiating, planning, designing, developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating an effective NIH-wide Information Security Operations Program to ensure that appropriate safeguards and measures are taken.
• Lead and guide on matters dealing with the design, implementation, management and evaluation of security operations processes and procedures.
• Manage the NIH Information Security Program's Security Operations activities and advise and assist leadership on NIH security operations and other Information Security matters.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• A one-year supervisory trial/probationary period may be required upon selection/ placement.
• If selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE Form 450.
• If selected, you will be tested for illegal drug use; and during employment you will be subject to random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident drug testing. Employment is contingent on a negative drug test result.

Qualifications

You qualify at the GS-15 level, if you meet one of the following qualification requirements:

Have IT related experience demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience obtained in either the private or public sector, and/or completion of specific, intensive training that demonstrates that I possess each of the following four competencies:

1. Attention to Detail - is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail;

2. 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;

3. 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;

4. Problem Solving - identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

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Have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector typically gained in the IT field or through performing IT related tasks such as: Leading and managing a large-scale Information Security Operations program; Providing expert-level advisory services to senior leadership; Leading and overseeing the detection, analysis, and response to operational information security incidents for large-scale IT operating environments; Planning, developing, and managing security operations programs, policies, goals, objectives, strategies, and procedures for agency-wide information security operations; and Supervising or leading multidisciplinary IT security teams.

Although not required, the Ideal Candidate would have the following:

• Cybersecurity Operations Leadership: Demonstrated experience leading and supervising enterprise cybersecurity operations, including incident response and threat mitigation; directing professional staff and subordinate leaders; coordinating high-impact, multi-organizational incidents and investigations with Federal cybersecurity and law enforcement partners
• Have earned a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certification
• Have earned a Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay.

Do not copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer.

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Additional information

• This position is designated as Tier 1, "emergency essential," position and the selected candidate will be considered an "emergency essential" employee and will be required to be available, ready, willing, and able to report for duty under all circumstances (e.g., inclement weather, government closings and holidays, lapses in appropriations, non-emergency and emergency situations) for operation 24 hours a day and 365 days per year coverage.
• A newly appointed or reappointed employee may receive service credit for prior work experience or active-duty uniformed service that otherwise would not be creditable for the purpose of determining his or her annual leave accrual rate. All creditable service must be directly related to the duties of the position being filled and decisions to allow for such credit must be finalized prior to the selectee's entrance on duty. Recipients will be determined on a case-by-case basis based on organizational need, specific case justification, and budget limitations.
• Based on your appointment, a one or two-year trial/probationary period may be required. A decision regarding your continued employment with NIH will be made as you near the end of this period.
• The NIH maintains a tobacco free work environment and campus.
• Military Spouses selected from this announcement will remain in their current duty location (i.e., the official duty station of the military service member.
• Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Visit our Help Applying page for helpful information on the application process.
• If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: Reasonable Accommodation.
• If selected, you may be eligible to receive a salary above the minimum based on superior qualifications and/or a special need of the Government for your services. This applies to employees paid under the General Schedule (GS) and Federal Wage System (FWS) pay systems and is at the discretion of the hiring manager. A salary above the minimum must be approved before the appointment.

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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