IT Spec (INFOSEC) 'Information System Security Officer (ISSO)', GS-2210-13 FPL GS-13 (DH)

This position is in the U.S. Department of Education (ED), Federal Student Aid (FSA), Chief Technology Division, Security Services Division as an Information System Security Officer (ISSO). FSA manages the administrative and oversight functions supporting programs authorized under Title I and Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965. Major duties: APPLICATION LIMIT: This vacancy announcement is limited to the first 200 applications received and will close at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the day that we receive the 200th application, or at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the listed closing date, whichever occurs first.

We encourage you to read this entire vacancy announcement prior to submitting your application. As a IT Specialist (INFOSEC) 'Information System Security Officer (ISSO)' GS-2210-13, you will be responsible for: Overseeing the implementation of information technology (IT) security controls and security authorization documents to assure the system is compliant with mandated security policies and requirements.

Providing security analysis of IT activities to ensure that appropriate security measures are in place and being enforced and remediated as needed. Recognizing a possible security violation and takes appropriate action to report the incident as required and takes corrective measures to rectify a cybersecurity incident. Ensuring that all system modifications, acquisitions, and outsourcing efforts address information security requirements consistent with organizational goals.

Continuously validating the system against policies/ guidelines/ procedures/ regulations/ laws to ensure compliance. Requirements: The U.S. Department of Education (ED) has interagency agreements (IAAs) with other agencies to ensure efficient delivery of funded programs and activities and move closer to fulfilling the President's promise to return education to the states. Employees may receive detail assignments to these agencies in support of the IAAs.

Condition of Employment: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a probationary period or trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: - your performance and conduct; - the needs and interests of the agency; - whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and - whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period OR trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Key Requirements: Must be a US Citizen. Males 18 and over must be registered with the Selective Service. Must complete a Background Investigation and Fingerprint check. Must be determined suitable for federal employment.

Relocation expenses will not be paid. You may be subject to serve a one-year probationary period. Education: Education cannot be substituted for experience for this position and grade level. Foreign Education: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States.

It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must submit a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, please click Foreign Education.