IT Operations Security Specialist

**Duties**: As a IT Operations Security Specialist, you will: - Report issues or concerns to the supervisor, and assist in direction, or redirection of work priorities. - Keep current on the latest developments in the technology field and may attend vendor sponsored training on IT security tools and software development techniques/practices and IT operations optimization. - Act as an advisor (DevSecOps engineer) in the overall software development lifecycle and implementation phase taking place at the final phase involving the infrastructure team. - Be responsible for the planning and control of all activities involving three teams (Security, Application Development, and IT Operations). **Requirements**: **Conditions of Employment**: - Must be a U.S. Citizen - Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service - Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation - May be required to successfully complete a probationary period - Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required - After hours support may be required to meet operational needs to include nights, weekends and holidays **Qualifications**: Minimum Qualifications for GS-13 level: - **In addition**, all applicants qualifying based on experience must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. Applicants must demonstrate possession of these competencies within the body of the resume; no separate statements addressing them are required. - **1. Attention to Detail** - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. - **2. Customer Service** - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. - **3. Oral Communication** - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. - **4. Problem Solving** - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. - Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered. - 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. **Education**: **THERE IS NO EDUCATION SUBSTITUTION FOR THIS POSITION.** **Additional information**: **INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP)**: - ICTAP eligibles must submit proof of eligibility for special selection priority, such as: a separation notice; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; or a Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456. You must also submit a "Notice of Personnel Action" (SF-50) notating your current position, grade level, and duty location, and a copy of your most recent Performance Rating. Click here for more information on ICTAP. If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 you are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act; the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.- Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. **How You Will Be Evaluated**: You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. - Accountability - At