Summary This position is located at Bureau of Engraving and Printing, within the Cybersecurity Operations Division. As an Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC), you will be a technical staff member for the agency providing the research, recommendation, development, maintenance, and update to the Bureau's cybersecurity, privacy and records management; and guidance in the assessment of IT security and the development of long-range plans to ensure the adequacy of and compliance with policies. Responsibilities As an Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC), you will: Conduct risk assessments, security evaluations, and reviews of information systems and technologies throughout the system life cycle. Evaluate proposed new systems and technologies, system modifications and upgrades, and systems under development and in use to identify and assess the potential impact of systems threats and vulnerabilities. Design, develop, and recommend acquisition specifications related to IT security considerations and appropriate security design features and safeguards. Implement, promote, ensure, and monitor the rigorous application of approved information security policies, procedures, principles, and controls in the delivery of all IT services. Maintain liaison with systems development initiatives to promote use of these and other security related design features in all new systems. Develop efficient and cost effective recommendations to improve reliability and security, to protect against, detect, and react to threats and minimize vulnerabilities that jeopardize the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the BEP Enterprise Architecture. Requirements Conditions of Employment A recruitment incentive may be offered. A one-year probationary period may be required. Public Trust - Background Investigation will be required. Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. 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. Obtain and use a government-issued charge card for business-related travel. Undergo an income tax verification Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position. Weekend work and overtime, if applicable, will be scheduled when needed based on production requirements as determined by Management. Key Requirements: Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying. Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National Qualifications You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For the GS-13, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Participating in the development of security implementations affecting information technology security throughout an organization. Examples of such experience could include: -Identifying and monitoring risks and vulnerabilities in system development, operations, and management methods. -Developing policies, procedures and technologies to minimize risks and vulnerabilities. -Developing, implementing, and administering security technologies and solutions. -Developing audit plans, and conducting audits, vulnerability and risk analyses and evaluating the adequacy of management, operational and technical controls to provide information assurance. -Isolating and defining unprecedented conditions of risk and vulnerability affecting network security throughout an organization. In addition to specialized experience, individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. 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. Education Additional Information We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. We offer opportunities for telework. We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules. The facility typically shuts down annually between Christmas and New Year's Day. As such, all BEP employees must take leave for workdays during the shutdown period. This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. For more information about individual rights, Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights - FBI, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI, and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov). SUITABILITY, CLEARANCE & REQUIREMENTS: A background investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for disqualification in the hiring process. The background investigation process conducted by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing is very thorough. Therefore, it is imperative that applicants exercise candor and honesty when answering background questionnaires, especially as it relates to arrest, employment, education, finances, illegal drug use, and/or other criminal history. Falsification discovered in security documents or during the background investigation process may result in an immediate negative suitability determination or immediate revocation of your interim clearance (if applicable).