Information Security Director jobs in Manchester, CT

Locations 2 vacancies in the following locations: Hartford, CT Detroit * Remote job No * Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. * Travel Required 50% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position. * Relocation expenses reimbursed No * Appointment type Permanent - * Work schedule Full-time - * Service Competitive * Promotion potential 14 * Job family (Series) 2210 Information Technology Management * Supervisory status No * Security clearance * Drug test Yes * Position sensitivity and risk Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk * Trust determination process Credentialing Suitability/Fitness * Announcement number IOD-DHA-11891609-23-JS * Control number 714271700 Duties The primary purpose of the position is to serve as an Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC). Typical work assignments include: * Performs assessments of systems and networks and identifies where those systems/networks deviate from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy. * Measures effectiveness of defense-in-depth architecture against known vulnerabilities. * Tests, implements, deploys, maintains, reviews, and administers the infrastructure hardware and software. * Monitors network to actively remediate unauthorized activities. * Perform security reviews, identify gaps in security architecture, and develop a security risk management plan. * Collaborate with critical infrastructure owners, operators, IT security experts, and managers to support organizational cybersecurity objectives. * Conduct cyber protective visits and strategic cyber risk assessments to prepare and protect critical cyber infrastructure assets. * Participate in cybersecurity partnerships with and across critical infrastructure owners and operators and state, local, tribal and territorial government levels. * Advises senior management on cost-benefit analysis of information security programs, policies, processes, systems, and elements. This position is located in the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Integrated Operations Division (IOD). Requirements Conditions of Employment * You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position. * You must successfully pass a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. * Selective Service - males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service see http://www.sss.gov/ * You must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance. * One-year probationary period may be required. * You must submit to a drug test and receive a negative test result prior to appointment to this position. * If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application. * DHS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities. * Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expenses will not be paid. * Other incentives may be authorized. * This position has been designated excluded from bargaining unit representation under the national security provision of 5 USC Section 7112(B)(6). * All employees are required to participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer for salary payments. * This position may be designated as essential personnel. Essential personnel must be able to serve during continuity of operation events without regard to declarations of liberal leave or government closures due to weather, protests, and acts of terrorism or lack of funding. Failure to report for or remain in this position may result in disciplinary or adverse action in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations (5 U.S.C. § 7501-7533 and 5 CFR Part 752, as applicable). * This is a full time telework position. Due to frequent travel requirements, selectee's duty location must reside within 50 miles of the location identified in the announcement. Locality pay will be based on the duty location. Qualifications Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Basic Requirements AND Specialized Experience requirements as noted below. Basic Requirement: Applicants must demonstrate on their resume that they have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. * Attention to Detail - experience reviewing my own information technology-related work or data and have been responsible for reviewing the work of others to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency with standards * Customer Service - developing and maintaining relationships with customers, anticipating and assessing the current and future information technology needs of customers, and developing or identifying information technology products or services that are tailored to meet customer needs * Oral Communication - briefing senior-level management and IT staff on the status of information technology systems, projects, or daily operations, including the communication of complex technical information to a non-technical audience * Problem Solving - identifying alternatives to address unique, highly complex, or sensitive information technology-related issues. I have anticipated information technology-related problems and have identified and evaluated potential sources of information to generate alternative solutions Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the GS-12 (if applying at the GS-13 level) or GS-13 (if applying at the GS-14 level) level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sector) which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position is required. Specialized experience is defined as: 1) Providing authoritative technical guidance and oversight related to information systems security to include cybersecurity frameworks, controls and auditing requirements 2) Monitoring compliance of security programs designed to minimize system vulnerabilities by adhering to information systems security, regulations, protocols or security certification and accreditation requirements. And 3) Serving as a senior representative for complex, high-visibility information technology projects. National Service Experience (i.e., 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 directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Qualifications Must Be Met The qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information This position is located in the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Integrated Operations Division (IOD). The full performance level of this position is GS-14. This is a non-supervisory position. The salary range shown represents the Rest of U.S. rate. General Schedule pay rates vary by location. The full 2023 Office of Personnel Management General Schedule pay schedule is here General Schedule (opm.gov). Pursuant to Executive Order 12654 and DHS policy, DHS is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and, therefore, conducts random and other drug testing of its employees in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. Headquarters personnel in safety- or security-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing and all applicants tentatively selected for employment at DHS Headquarters are subject to drug testing resulting in a negative test result. 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How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Under the provisions of the Direct-Hire Authority, veterans' preference does not apply. We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications, we will use a job questionnaire to further evaluate your experience, education, and training. If you are determined qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. To preview the application for this position, click here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11891609. Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Program (I/CTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not I/CTAP eligible. View information about I/CTAP eligibility on OPM's Career