Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC)

Top Secret

Duties

This permanent position is eligible for 100% local telework. Selected candidates are required to live within the Washington, DC locality payment area. The selectee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret/SCI security clearance. The purpose of this position is to support the IT Security program for the Library of Congress. The incumbent serves as an expert Cyber Threat Analyst with responsibility for participating in computer network defense activities. As such, the incumbent applies a full range of threat analytic skills to monitor, assess, and report on computer network operations capabilities that could pose a threat to the Library of Congress (LOC) computers, communications, and operations. In conjunction with senior analysts, the incumbent develops and/or recommends analytic approaches to problems and situations. Provides analytical support to the Library of Congress Focused Operations Team including but not limited to assistance with initial responses to related activities in the Cyber arena within LOC and refers appropriate matters to the Library of Congress Security Operations Center (LC SOC); and supports analysis of computer activities and data transmissions. Responsibilities include network intrusion response, initial analysis of malicious software, and implementing computer hardware and software applications supporting the LOC Network Defense mission. Performs expert analysis in order to determine IT system requirements. Serves as the authoritative expert for advanced network and systems threats. Analyzes current and future trends to ensure that new policy and procedures are proactively identified and developed. Acts as a subject matter expert for incident handling in internal and external discussions. Serve as a LOC representative and subject matter expert on cyber threats, modes, and countermeasures relative to supporting cyber security

Requirements

Conditions of Employment Library of Congress employees are prohibited from using illegal drugs, including marijuana. The Library is part of the Federal Government and abides by federal law, so regardless of individual state or District of Columbia laws, marijuana use is illegal, considered criminal activity, and can affect your employment at the Library. In addition, past or current drug use and activities (e.g., selling or distributing) may deem you ineligible for employment.

Qualifications

Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them with an acceptable level of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision. Ability to provide security incident response, investigation, handling and management activities. Knowledge of computer network defense and cyber threat hunting. Ability to perform IT research and analysis. Ability to apply project management methodologies and techniques to manage complex IT projects. Ability to interact collaboratively with others. Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

Other Information

Although it is the Library's policy to afford the maximum pay benefit to employees when setting rates of pay, a new appointee who has had no previous Federal service will generally be paid at step one of the grade. The Library of Congress is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must submit a complete application package that is received by the closing date of this announcement. Appointment/retention is subject to a favorable evaluation of an appropriate personnel security/suitability investigation. For more information, please see: Vetting Process This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please email [email protected]. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Applicants with disabilities may be considered under special hiring procedures and must submit an appropriate certificate of eligibility when applying for this position. The proof or disability/certification may be issued by the State Vocational Rehabilitation Office, Disability Services or Career Services office of the applicant's college or university, or the Department of Veterans Affairs. The letter must verify that the applicant has a severe disability and must be dated within three years of the date of the application. Certification from health care providers are not accepted. For more information contact the Library's Office of Equal Employment Opportunity at 202-707-6024 or email [email protected]. FAILURE TO SUBMIT YOUR CERTIFICATION WILL CAUSE YOUR APPLICATION TO NOT BE CONSIDERED UNDER THE SELECTIVE PLACEMENT PROGRAM. The Library of Congress is the national library of the United States and is part of the Legislative Branch of the Federal government. As such, all positions are in the excepted service. The Library reserves the right to fill a lesser or greater number of vacancies indicated during the life of this vacancy announcement. Initial permanent appointments to the Library of Congress require completion of a one-year probationary period. Probationary periods served at other Federal agencies do not count toward this requirement. The Library of Congress may offer repayment for all or part of federally insured student loans. However, not all service units within the Library of Congress participates in the repayment of federally insured student loans. Therefore, determination to repay a federally insured student loan is subject to approval by the appropriate service unit. A “Not to Exceed" (NTE) status is used to identify an appointment with a specific ending date. However, the Library has the right to separate a NTE employee at any time due to either performance issues or budget constraints. Are you a veteran? Please indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming in your application materials and/or applicant profile and provide the appropriate supporting documentation to validate your claim. Those applying for 5-point preference must submit Member Copy 4 of your DD 214. Those applying for 10-point preference must fill out an SF-15 (click here for the form) and provide the required documentation listed on the back of the form. If required supporting documentation is not attached, Veterans' Preference will not be considered in the application process.