IT Cybersecurity Specialist - DH

Summary This position is located in the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation's (PBGC), Office of Information Technology (OIT), Enterprise Cybersecurity Department (ECD). More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement. Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. citizen You may undergo a personnel security background investigation Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt 1-year probationary period required unless met during prior Federal service Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Qualifications All qualification and eligibility requirements must be met by the announcement closing date. To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration. Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the private sector applying risk analysis techniques and methodologies.  Examples include: conducting assessments of policies, standards and processes, ensuring systems are applying Risk Management Framework processes; supporting the development of policies and processes; assisting in Information Technology (IT) security audit and control programs; assisting in developing and conducting annual information Security and Privacy Awareness Training, Role-based Training, and specialized training within the Enterprise Cybersecurity Department (ECD); and supporting risk assessment efforts. In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirements described above, your IT experience will be evaluated and expected to include experience in the following competencies:  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. Education NO EDUCATION REQUIRED Additional information If you are requiring reasonable accommodations, please contact PBGC’s Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator, Roderick Duncan, at (202) 286-7803 or [email protected]. If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 80 or above based on the competencies listed above (which is equivalent to PBGC’s “Silver” quality category); and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs. If you believe that you have been subjected to discrimination, you may contact the PBGC Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (OEEO): OEEO Main Office Phone: 202-229-4363 Email: [email protected] Read more 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. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Visit PBGC Benefits for information on our Agency Benefits offered. Review our benefits 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.