Summary This position is located at Bureau of Engraving and Printing, within the Cybersecurity Operations Division. As an IT Specialist (INFOSEC), you will serve as the Bureau expert, senior technical advisor, and representative before entities both internal and external to the agency on issues related to IT security, including high­ level policy issues. You will provide IT security policy recommendations affecting the entire Bureau to BEP Executive and Office Chief staff members. Responsibilities The following are the duties of this position at the GS-14. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties and will receive training to help you grow in this position. As an IT Specialist (INFOSEC), you will: Lead the review and evaluation of the Bureau IT security and infrastructure protection program, including policies, guidelines, tools, methods, and technologies; identify problem areas; updates or establishes new requirements; and make recommendations for a fully compliant infrastructure protection program to be implemented throughout the agency. Serve as the Bureau subject matter expert on BEP's vulnerability and asset inventory scanning tool sets. You will lead efforts to develop scripts and code development work with APIs to define required reports and outputs. Serve as the lead IT Security expert to define security requirements, security assessments, and security recommendations using industry standards as reference models. Review, analyze, and architect Zero Trust security configurations, designs, and solutions. Apply threat modeling techniques for developing custom-tailored Zero-Trust controls that apply to secure design and architecture methodologies for network, data and application deployments and work to infuse Zero Trust design principles across all pillars in Zero Trust model protections. 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. 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-14, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. For the GS-14 all candidates are required to have one year of specialized experience at the GS-13 level or equivalent in other public or private sectors, that is directly related to the position as listed in this announcement and which has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience: - Designing and maintaining information security architecture for an organizations information technology security and infrastructure protection. 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. or the GS-13 all candidates are required to have one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level or equivalent in other public or private sectors, that is directly related to the position as listed in this announcement and which has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience: - Developing policy, standards, and processes that provide for the efficient and secure operation of an organizations information technology (IT) systems. 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).