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Job Title: IT Specialist (Security)

Department: Department Of The Treasury

Agency: Internal Revenue Service Job Announcement Number: 12BR5-DHX5013-2210-12-14

SALARY RANGE: OPEN PERIOD: SERIES & GRADE:

$68,809.00 to $136,771.00 / Per Year GS-2210-12/14 14

Tuesday, April 24, 2012 to Tuesday, May 22, 2012 FULL TIME PERMANENT - CAREER/CAREER CONDITIONAL MANY vacancy(s) in the following locations: Laguna Niguel, CA, US Atlanta, GA, US Chamblee, GA, US Florence, KY, US Lanham, MD, US

POSITION INFORMATION: PROMOTION POTENTIAL: DUTY LOCATIONS:

JOB SUMMARY:

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U.S. CITIZENS, NO PRIOR FEDERAL EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED

WHY IS THE IRS A GREAT PLACE TO WORK? At the IRS, you will use your skills in accounting, business, finance, law enforcement, information technology, advocacy and more to help make America

stronger. The IRS is one of the largest financial institutions in the world and the work we do helps fund America. We are counting on bright, talented and dedicated individuals like you to achieve our goals. You will be both challenged and supported so whether you are just starting out or looking for new opportunities, consider the IRS and start making a difference today. The U.S. Department of the Treasury has a distinguished history dating back to the founding of our nation. As the steward of U.S. economic and financial systems, Treasury is a major and influential leader in today's global economy. We have over 100,000 employees across the country and around the world. Come Join the Department of the Treasury and Invest in Tomorrow. WHAT IS THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE (IRS)? The IRS is a bureau of the Department of the Treasury and one of the world's most efficient tax administrators. Yearly, the IRS collects more than $2 trillion in revenue and processes over 200 million tax returns. The IRS Mission is to provide the United States taxpayers top quality service by helping them understand and meet their tax responsibilities and

by applying the tax law with integrity and fairness to all. WHAT DOES A CYBER SECURITY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST DO? As a Cyber Security Information Technology Specialist you will operate as a project leader whose authority and scope of responsibility crosses organizational and geographic lines. You will develop guidelines that will be used by other specialists in the course of the

projects, which have an impact on broad agency goals. In this position, you will lead major national level projects such as the review of proposed new systems, networks, and software designs for potential security risks, recommending mitigation or countermeasures, and resolving integration issues related to the implementation of new systems within the existing infrastructure. The various projects have an impact on broad agency goals. They deal with multi-year plans, new cutting-edge technologies, or issues, and develop new policies or make significant changes to existing policies that have IRS-wide impact. WHAT IS THE MODERNIZATION & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES (MITS) DIVISION? The mission of Modernization & Information Technology Services (MITS) is to provide leadership in the delivery of information technology solutions that anticipate and meet enterprise-wide needs by empowering employees to deliver customer-centered, value-creating systems, products, services, and support.

Positions are located in Atlanta, GA; Austin, TX; Chamblee, GA; Cleveland, OH; Detroit, MI; Florence, KY Laguna Nigel, CA; Lanham, MD; Kansas City, MO; Martinsburg, WV; Memphis, TN Ogden, UT; Rochester, NY; Washington, DC WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OTHER IRS CAREERS? If you want to find out more about IRS careers, visit us on the web at www.jobs.irs.gov

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Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying. Moving expenses are not authorized. Cutoff Dates 5/1/12; 5/8/12; 5/15/12; 5/22/12

DUTIES:

As a Cyber Security Information Technology Specialist, you will: Lead the implementation of security programs designed to anticipate and minimize system vulnerabilities.

Review proposed new systems, networks, and software designs for potential security risks; recommend mitigation or countermeasures, and resolve integration issues related to the implementation of new systems within the existing infrastructure. Develop contingency plans (Disaster Recovery or Business Continuation Plans for information technology systems) to ensure availability and accessibility of network resources.

Develop long-range plans for IT security systems that anticipate, identify, evaluate, mitigate, and minimize risks associated with IT systems vulnerabilities. Coordinate the implementation of security programs across Tier I, II, and III systems, and establish vulnerability reporting criteria. Review security incident response policies and identify the need for changes based on new security technologies or threats. Implement security requirements, integrate security programs and define the scope and level of detail for security plans and policies.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
GS-12/13/14 LEVEL: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the grade next lowest grade (11/12/13) that demonstrated accomplishment of computer project assignments that required a wide range of knowledge of computer requirements and techniques pertinent to the position to be filled. This knowledge is generally demonstrated through assignments that required the ability to analyze a number of alternative approaches in the process of advising management concerning major aspects of ADP

system design. This would include defining what system interrelationships must be considered, or what operating mode, system software, and/or equipment configuration is most appropriate for a given project. To be qualifying your experience must be sufficient to demonstrate your ability to work difficult and complex programs which will include establishing, implementing, and interpreting the security requirements. Examples of qualifying experience include: Coordinating the review and evaluation of the agency infrastructure protection program, including policies, guidelines, tools, methods, and technologies; Identifying current and potential problem areas; Updating or establish new requirements; and making recommendations for a fully compliant infrastructure protection program to be implemented throughout the agency.

GS-12 LEVEL: To qualify for specific positions within this vacancy, your experience must demonstrate the ability to respond to cyber incidents and propose strategies to prevent intruder activity from occurring or escalating. Experience needed in incident analysis and response, vulnerability handling, intrusion detection, risk assessment and penetration testing. This experience must be sufficient to advise customers on strategies to protect and secure sensitive information and systems, and evaluate malicious code to determine its ability to defeat or circumvent Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems.

GS-13 LEVEL: To qualify for specific positions within this vacancy, your experience must be sufficient to demonstrate the skill in executing multiple phases of project management such as cost estimating, resourcing, risk management, testing and implementation. Your experience must be sufficient to demonstrate the application of System Security Engineering laws, principles and polices such as the National Institute of Standards, 800-37 Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A) to ensure compliance and measure the impact on system development, architecture and implementation. This experience must include using formal Enterprise life cycle methods to scope projects, and the ability to collaborate across functional lines with business systems planners, business operating divisions and customers.

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GS-14 LEVEL: To qualifying for specific positions within this vacancy, your experience must sufficient to lead or direct a cyber incident response team providing appropriate response to incidents to prevent intruder activity from occurring or escalating. Must have oversight experience in incident analysis, response, intrusion detection, and advising customers on strategies to protect and secure sensitive

information and strategic systems. Experience must include evaluating malicious code and performing vulnerability analysis and responding to previously undisclosed software and hardware vulnerabilities on enterprise wide systems; or experience leading more than one phase of project management such as cost estimating, resourcing, risk management, testing and implementation. Your experience must be sufficient to demonstrate the application of System Security Engineering laws, principles and polices such as the National Institute of Standards, 800-37 Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A) to ensure compliance and measure the impact on system development, architecture and implementation. Experience with integration of the different security laws, principles and policies to project execution. Experience using formal Enterprise life cycle methods to scope projects. Experience collaborating with

outside organization stakeholders such as regulatory agencies, customers and competitors. To qualifying for specific positions within this vacancy, your experience must sufficient to lead or direct a cyber incident response team providing appropriate response to incidents to prevent intruder activity from occurring or escalating. Must have oversight experience in incident analysis, response, intrusion detection, and advising customers on strategies to protect and secure sensitive information and strategic systems. Experience must include evaluating malicious code and performing vulnerability analysis and responding to previously undisclosed software and hardware vulnerabilities on enterprise wide systems; or experience leading more than one phase of project management such as cost estimating, resourcing, risk management, testing and implementation. Your experience must be sufficient to demonstrate the application of System Security Engineering laws, principles and polices such as the National Institute of Standards, 800-37 Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A) to ensure compliance and measure the impact on system development, architecture and implementation. Experience with integration of the different security laws, principles and policies to project execution. Experience using formal Enterprise life cycle methods to scope projects. Experience collaborating with outside organization stakeholders such as regulatory agencies, customers and competitors.

Applicants will be considered for this position based upon each vacancy announcement cut-off date.

QUALIFICATIONS/ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: You must meet the following eligibility and basic qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. QUALIFICATIONS/ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: You must meet the following eligibility and basic qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

This position will be filled through the Direct Hire Authority. Under this authority, competitive rating, ranking, and veterans' preference procedures do not apply. Applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration. For more information on Direct-Hire Authority visit: http://opm.gov/directhire/factsheet.asp.

Your application will be considered based on education, training, and quality of your experience. Applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be referred to the selecting manager based on the date of your application. You may be required to participate in a selection interview. The IRS will not reimburse costs related to the interview such as travel to and from the interview site.

If you are a displaced or surplus federal employee (eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP), you must receive a score of 80 or better, to be rated as well qualified to receive special selection priority.

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BENEFITS:

We offer a workplace that is respectful, fair and values diversity. Our comprehensive benefits are very generous - helping you to reach your personal goals by supporting your professional growth, health, well-being and your family needs. We also offer challenging work, opportunities for advancement, our benefits package at: https://my.usajobs.gov/ResourceCenter/Index/Interactive/Benefits#icc

competitive salaries, bonuses and incentive awards. For additional information view and learn more about

OTHER INFORMATION:

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact Maria Allyn Maria.Allyn@irs.gov. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. If the State Rehabilitation Center or the State Commission for the Blind has certified you as eligible for reasonable accommodation, you may wish to contact your counselor to apply for employment through the IRS Disability Employment Program in addition to applying for this vacancy announcement. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: If selected for this position, you will be required to: Complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed). If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.

Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment. Provide information to successfully complete a background investigation. Applicants must have a successfully adjudicated FBI criminal history record check (fingerprint check) and a NACI or equivalent. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9 Personal Identity Verification); one must be a valid state or federal governmentissued picture identification. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. Employees must maintain PIV credential eligibility during their service with the Department of the Treasury. Undergo a pre-employment federal income tax verification. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) participates in e-Verify (Employment Verification. IRS will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from your Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If it cannot be confirmed that you are authorized to work, we will provide you written instructions to contact SSA and/or DHS before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment.

HOW TO APPLY:

3: Search for IRS Vacancy Announcements. To find this announcement, go to http://jobs.irs.gov/USAJOBS , copy and enter the announcement number in the key word search field 12BR5-DHX5013-2210-12-14. Select "Yes", if you are a current or former Federal civilian employee who holds or held a non-temporary appointment. Click "Search for Jobs." Click "Apply Online" on the announcement screen, follow all instructions provided, and click "Apply for this position now!" STEP 4: Complete all 5 steps in the CareerConnector Account Creation: 1) Personal Information; 2) Military Service & Veteran Preference; 3) Core Questions 4) Demographic Information and 5) Resume Information. Click "Apply to this Vacancy". STEP 5: Apply to the Vacancy. Respond to the questions for each of the following sections: Series, Grade, Location; Grade Specific; & All Grade Questions. STEP 6: Submit Documents and Review Application. Timely submit the supporting documents requested. Click one of the available options in CareerConnector: Upload; USAJOBS; Fax; or Reuse existing documents. Follow ALL instructions provided. Next, review the summary of the application you completed. Scroll down & click "Finish" at the bottom of the page. You will be automatically redirected to USAJOBS where you can track the status of your application. WHAT IF I FORGOT TO SUBMIT SOMETHING? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Log into My USAJOBS at https://my.usajobs.gov with your user name and password. Click on "Application Status". Click "more information" under the "Application Status" column of the announcement. Click "Review and Update the documents if needed", on the "Application Detail" page. Select "Upload", "USAJOBS", "Fax", or "Reuse existing document" for each document to be submitted. Ensure you carefully follow ALL instructions provided. 6. Click "Finish" to save this change.

The application process has 6 STEPS: STEP 1: Create an account at: https://my.usajobs.gov . STEP 2: Develop a Resume using the USAJOBS "Resume Builder" or "Upload" your Resume into USAJOBS. STEP

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

CTAP/ICTAP DOCUMENTATION If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee eligible for consideration under the click here. you must submit proof of eligibility. VETERANS' PREFERENCE

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DOCUMENTATION For more information on veterans' preference, click here. NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT ALL DOCUMENTATION BY 11:59 P.M. EST ON THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Susan Petriello Phone: 631-654-6827 Fax: 000-000-0000 Email: CTR.BSC.Personnel.3@irs. gov Agency Information: INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE 1040 Waverly Avenue Holtsville, NY 11742 US Fax: 000-000-0000

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

You can expect a communication from us concerning your application via email. If you provide an email

address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communications that could affect your consideration for this position. If your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement, please notify the Employment Office (contact provided in this announcement) and update your USAJOBS profile. You can check the status of your application for this position at any time by logging onto your "My USAJOBS" account and clicking on "My Application."

Additional Duty Location Info

MANY vacancy(s) in the following locations: Laguna Niguel, CA, US Atlanta, GA, US Chamblee, GA, US Florence, KY, US Lanham, MD, US Detroit, MI, US Kansas City, MO, US Rochester, NY, US Cleveland, OH, US Memphis, TN, US Austin, TX, US Ogden, UT, US Martinsburg, WV, US Washington DC Metro Area, DC, US

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