USAJOBS · 2 months ago
Informational Technology/Operational Technology (IT/OT) Cybersecurity Assessor
Portland, Oregon, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$114K/yr - $148K/yr
1+ years expThe Bonneville Power Administration is seeking a senior Information Assurance Officer to join their Cyber Security Assessment & Verification Team. The successful candidate will conduct cybersecurity assessments, advocate for cybersecurity during systems development, and ensure compliance with federal laws and agency policies.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serve as a senior Information Assurance Officer to perform complex, independent cybersecurity assessments, advocate for cybersecurity during systems development and engineering, and provide risk analysis upon request, assisting with the interpretations and analysis of North American Electric Reliability Corporation Critical Infrastructure Protection (NERC CIP) implementation
Serve as a technical expert and advisor on all information systems security, particularly policy and compliance issues; continually participate in reviews and assess all aspects of policy and compliance including compliance with industry standards and guidelines
Support the implementation and management of an effective BPA-wide Cyber Security program and all cyber security programs assigned to JBC
Integrate information systems security with other security disciplines, manage systems, network, device, and common control provider assessment and authorization activities and ensure coordination and/or collaboration on security activities, including briefing the Authorizing Official and presenting the recommendation of the Office of Cyber Security
Serve as the lead Information Assurance Officer in the CVA, for all members of JBC, at all grade levels, to develop and maintain processes, procedures, documentation, and metrics for the assessment and authorization process
Lead the team in identifying, distributing and balancing workload and tasks among employees in accordance with established work flow, skill level and/or occupational specialization; making adjustments to accomplish the workload in accordance with established priorities to ensure timely accomplishment of assigned team tasks; and ensuring that each employee has an integral role in developing the final team product
Qualification
Required
You must be a United States Citizen
This employer participates in the E-Verify program
Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements
You will be required to report in person to the official duty location
Position requires confidentiality and professionalism
This position requires an initial drug test prior to appointment and random drug or drug and alcohol testing thereafter. Failure to test or a positive result on random drug or drug and alcohol tests conducted after appointment may result in removal from Federal employment
This position has been designated as Critical-Sensitive/High Risk and requires a security clearance at the DOE 'Q' level; the incumbent will be required to access, process, use, and safeguard classified information. The incumbent is required to obtain and maintain this clearance level; failure to do so may result in separation from federal service
Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate
For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled
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
To meet this requirement, you must demonstrate proficiency in each of the four competencies listed above as follows: GS-13: Advanced - You can perform the actions associated with each of these competencies without assistance. You are recognized within your immediate organization as 'a person to ask' when difficult questions arise regarding each of these competencies. Focus is on broad organizational/professional issues; You have consistently provided practical/relevant ideas and perspectives on process or practice improvements which may easily be implemented; You are capable of coaching others in the application of each of these competencies by translating complex nuances relating to each competency into easy to understand terms; You participate in senior level discussions regarding these competencies; You assist in the development of reference and resource materials in these competencies
A qualified candidate's resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12) in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience in: Leading and completing assessments in both informational technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) environments; adapting policies and collaborating on methods to improve cybersecurity for organizational IT/OT systems; making recommendations to the Authorizing Official on behalf of the Office of Cyber Security, utilizing a risk management method; and explaining IT/OT concepts or policies to non-technical audiences
Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration
You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement
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.
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