IT Cybersecurity Specialist (Application Software/Information Security) GS-7/9/11

Apply online through 11/9/2022 at: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/685875800

This is not a remote work opportunity. It is located at Bratenahl, OH (which is located near Cleveland, OH).

The specialist works with functional analysts and senior application software specialists to identify system change requirements in order to develop new functions within an assigned application system or to maintain current production applications.

The employee coordinates with network, security, and data managers to ensure security, privacy, and interoperability of applications under development.

The incumbent determines the number of programs and program interfaces impacted by the change request.

Employee designs modifications to internal program structures in files and records and determines detailed sequence of steps and program logic.

Incumbent develops flowcharts, tables and narrative descriptions to implement required changes.

Prepares technical specifications and monitors development.

Ensures applications are consistent with the current and planned infrastructure and data environments.

Incumbent prepares test data and assists with or conducts functional testing of programs to determine accuracy and functional capability.

Resumes for federal government positions need more detailed work descriptions and accomplishments than a typical private sector resume. Please be sure to clearly describe the full scope of your work experiences in your resume.

Basic Requirement: Applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating the following competencies appropriate to, or above, the level of this position. Your resume and work experience should clearly support your ability to meet these competencies and will be evaluated as part of the entire application process.

Attention to Detail- experience reviewing my own information technology-related work or data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency with standards. My work or the data that I produce is typically reviewed by my supervisor or another colleague

Customer Service- experience having brief contact with customers to provide information about available information technology products and services and providing customers with standard products or routine services to address information technology needs

Oral Communication- experience informing my supervisor and other IT staff of the status of information technology systems, projects, or daily operations, including the status of information technology systems, projects, or daily operations, including the communication of basic technical information to a non-technical audience

Problem Solving- identifying or selecting from a number of alternatives to address routine information technology-related issues by gathering and applying information from standard sources that provide a limited number of solutions

In addition to the Basic Competency Requirements listed above, one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade GS-05 in the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.

Specialized experience is defined as demonstrating knowledge and understanding of information assurance policy and procedures pertaining to automated information systems; knowledge and understanding of information assurance administrative and technical controls relating to automated information systems; knowledge of the design, development, testing and implementation of new or modified applications software AND IT-related experience demonstrating Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, and Problem Solving as described in the vacancy announcement.

Volunteer Experience: 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 to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

One full year of graduate level education in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management; or superior academic achievement (SAA) with a degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks, may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement. Combination of education and experience is not applicable for this position. Additional information on S.A.A. and/or which Honor Societies are recognized click on the link to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Classification & Qualifications Standards: Superior Academic Achievement.

For more information or to apply visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/685875800