IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC)

This position is located in the Cybersecurity Authorizations and Compliance Branch (CACB). CACB supports the implementation and continuous monitoring for compliance with IT privacy policies, Federal Information Processing Standards, and privacy requirements for all information technology used in support of the USPTO.

Telework

The physical worksite for this position is located in Alexandria, Virginia.

Presence at the Alexandria, VA campus is required for this role, as it includes on site functions that must be performed in person.

Position may be eligible for situational telework in accordance with agency policy/business unit discretion. The agency currently allows for 52 hours of telework per calendar year.

Duties

Come join our team if:

1. You are enthusiastic about reviewing and evaluating identified security vulnerabilities, penetration testing results, and system related configuration information to identify need for additional security controls based on new security technologies or threats.

2. You are motivated to serve as a System Security subject matter expert on inter-agency working groups, committees, and task forces for the acquisition and development of next generation products.

3. You are driven to reinforce the importance of information security through conducting and/or recommending training and awareness programs for employees.

4. You enjoy ensuring all systems and applications are certified and accredited by USPTO and DOC guidelines and requirements, for FISMA information systems and applications.

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Qualifications

You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. OPM Qualifications Standards are available at Information Technology (IT) Management Series 2210

Specialized Experienceis experience that has equipped applicants with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, you must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service: For this position, the next lower grade level is a GS-13.

Specialized experience for this position includes:

Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position Includes:

1. Implementing risk management protection functions, including prevention, detection, and response measure;

   AND

2. Developing security recommendations from assessments and awareness of current and emerging threats;

   AND

3. Identifying vulnerabilities and applying appropriate security controls in cloud systems and data.

Education

Education may not be substituted for specialized experience at this grade level.

Conditions of Employment

Applications will only be accepted from United States Citizens and Nationals and your resume and question responses must demonstrate the job-related competencies. If selected, you will be required to pass a background investigation.

The full list of conditions and qualifications can be found on the USAJOBS posting.

The United States Patent and Trademark Office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation), national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, retaliation for engaging in protected activity, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.