IT Specialist (INFOSEC) - Direct Hire Authority

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is ranked within the top 5 mid-size agencies as a "Best Place to Work" in the Federal government! This IT Specialist (INFOSEC) - Direct Hire Authority position is located in the Office of ?Energy Infrastructure Security For more information visit: Office of Energy Infrastructure Security (OEIS) | Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

Major duties

As an IT Specialist (INFOSEC) - Direct Hire Authority some of your typical work assignments include: Analyzing policies and practices for the development and implementation of protection mechanisms for the cybersecurity of energy infrastructure necessary for reliable interconnected national power system. Participating in cybersecurity architecture assessments, open-source information assessments, and exercises. Developing presentations, assessing applicability of different cybersecurity frameworks, and analyzing cybersecurity events relating or tangential to jurisdictional energy infrastructure. Supporting and developing technical analysis for the Office Director, front office, and management, especially on issues of energy infrastructure security. Thoroughly analyzing and technically reviewing events, and issues supporting the Commission on problems and situations arising in the energy industry, including those involving energy infrastructure cybersecurity Identifying emerging security requirements and issues and providing technical support on cybersecurity as it affects energy infrastructure and critical assets

Qualifications

You must meet the qualification (experience and/or education) requirements by the closing date of this announcement. To view the eligibility and qualification requirements of an IT Specialist (INFOSEC) - Direct Hire Authority, GS-2210, please visit: IT Specialist, 2210 | Federal Energy Regulatory Commission You must have one full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 level. Specialized experience is defined as: Experience with information or industrial control systems, security policies and mitigation measures applicable to cybersecurity. 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 any volunteer experience. Please do not cut and paste the "Duties" section, specialized experience statement, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

Education

There is no education requirement for this position; therefore, transcripts are not required.