<p>Summary</p> <p>The Volpe Center Office of Information Technology seeks an Information Technology Security (INFOSEC) Specialist to serve as the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM), assigned to the DOT Volpe Center, Cambridge MA. Working under the DOT Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) the Volpe ISSM reports directly to the Volpe Director of the Office of Information Technology ensuring effective coordination and implementation of DOT Cyber security policies and directives across the Center.</p> <p>Help</p> <p>Overview</p> <ul> <li>Accepting applications </li><li>Open & closing dates </li></ul> <p>05/09/2025 to 05/23/2025</p> <ul> <li>Salary </li></ul> <p>$141,041 - $183,353 per year</p> <ul> <li>Pay scale & grade </li></ul> <p>GS 14</p> <ul> <li>Help </li></ul> <p>Location</p> <p>1 vacancy in the following location:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Cambridge, MA</p> </li><li> <p>Remote job</p> </li></ul> <p>No</p> <ul> <li>Telework eligible </li></ul> <p>Yes-This position may be eligible for situational telework. Telework approval will be determined by your immediate supervisor or manager following the agency's telework policy and guidance. If participating in the telework program, you will be required to sign a telework agreement detailing agency telework policy requirements, working conditions, and expectations for the position.</p> <ul> <li>Travel Required </li></ul> <p>25% or less - Travel is required.</p> <ul> <li>Relocation expenses reimbursed </li></ul> <p>No</p> <ul> <li>Appointment type </li></ul> <p>Permanent</p> <ul> <li>Work schedule </li></ul> <p>Full-time - Full Time</p> <ul> <li>Service </li></ul> <p>Competitive</p> <ul> <li>Promotion potential </li></ul> <p>14</p> <ul> <li> <p>Job family (Series)</p> </li><li> <p>2210 Information Technology Management</p> </li><li> <p>Supervisory status</p> </li></ul> <p>No</p> <ul> <li>Security clearance </li></ul> <p>Secret</p> <ul> <li>Drug test </li></ul> <p>Yes</p> <ul> <li>Position sensitivity and risk </li></ul> <p>NCS/High Risk</p> <ul> <li> <p>Trust determination process</p> </li><li> <p>National security</p> </li><li> <p>Financial disclosure</p> </li></ul> <p>Yes - The Ethics in Government Act of 1978 requires the applicant selected for this position to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) within 30 days of appointment and annually thereafter.</p> <ul> <li>Bargaining unit status </li></ul> <p>No</p> <ul> <li>Announcement number </li></ul> <p>OST.RVOLPE-2025-0013</p> <ul> <li>Control number </li></ul> <p>836736600</p> <p>Help</p> <p>This job is open to</p> <ul> <li>The public </li></ul> <p>U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.</p> <ul> <li>Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) </li></ul> <p>Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.</p> <p>Clarification from the agency</p> <p>Applications will be accepted from any U.S. citizen. Due to the potential of a high volume of applicants, not all applicants may receive consideration. Direct Hire Authority will be used to fill this position. The 'Rule of Three', Veterans Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply to this vacancy.</p> <p>Help</p> <p>Duties</p> <p>As the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM), you will:</p> <ul> <li>Provide expertise in information systems security effectively participating on DOT cyber security working groups to develop long range plans for IT security systems that anticipate; identify; evaluate; mitigate; and minimize risks for DOT systems. </li><li>Serve as a Senior Program/Project Leader, functioning as a recognized expert for DOT IT Operations and the Volpe Center in a highly specialized field and providing expert contributions to the division's programs. As a Senior Program/Project Leader, you will represent DOT IT Operations and the Volpe Center as a highly credible expert. </li><li>Manages the Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS); Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS); deploying and managing Firewall systems; conducting network IT security scans and effectively resolving vulnerabilities; deploying/testing continuity of operations plans; communicating IT security best practices and policies as needed. </li><li>Develop project plans, budgets and schedules; estimating resource requirements and allocations; defining milestones and deliverables; preparing required procurement documentation. </li><li>Oversee contractor support staff to ensure the integrity and availability of the Local Area Network (LAN) systems. Ensure that systems are designed, maintained, and operated to meet Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) and DOT standards. Provide in-house technical expertise for the resolution of cyber security technical problems. </li></ul> <p>The Ideal candidate is mastered in a broad area of information technology, information security, and project management, and the comprehension of their interrelationship in arriving at the desired end results. The incumbent is an expert in conducting system security evaluations and reviews, and for developing and implementing programs to ensure compliance with appropriate systems security polices and guidelines.</p> <p>Help</p> <p>Requirements</p> <p>Conditions of Employment</p> <ul> <li>You must be a U.S. citizen & meet specialized experience to qualify </li><li>Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date </li><li>Required documents must be submitted by the closing date. </li><li>Direct Hire Authority will be used to fill this position </li></ul> <p>CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:</p> <ul> <li>SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service. </li><li>GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD: This position involves travel. A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only. </li><li>PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Applicants may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed). </li><li>DRUG TEST: This position has been determined to be a critical safety/security position as defined in the Department of Transportation (DOT) Order, DOT 3910.1D entitled "Drug and Alcohol-Free Departmental Workplace." Therefore, if selected for the position you will be required to submit to a pre employment/pre-appointment drug test, you will also be subject to Random Drug Testing. </li><li>SECURITY CLEARANCE: Must be able to obtain Secret clearance </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience qualifications.</p> <p>To qualify for the Grade 14, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-13, it must include:</p> <ul> <li>Experience planning and managing IT Security systems and providing expert advice in the areas of IT Security compliance; IT Security policy and procedure development and security threats. </li><li>Experience implementing and managing IT security programs project management. </li></ul> <p>In addition to meeting the above described specialized experience requirements, your IT experience will be evaluated and be expected to include described experience in the following competencies:</p> <ul> <li>Attention to Detail: Work is thorough and conscientious about attending to detail. </li><li>Customer Service: Working with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, providing information or assistance, assigning staff to resolve their problems, or satisfying their expectations; knowing about available products and services; committed to providing quality products and services. </li><li>Oral Communication: Expressing 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); making clear and convincing oral presentations; listening to others, attending to nonverbal cues, and responding appropriately. </li><li>Problem Solving: Identifying problems; determining accuracy and relevance of information; using sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and making recommendations based on technical requirements. </li></ul> <p>For all types of consideration, 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.</p> <p>For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4</p> <p>All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.</p> <p>Additional information</p> <p>The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Transportation and its Operating Administrations from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Transportation by email at, FairChanceAct@dot.gov. To learn more, please visit our page at: The Fair Chance to Compete Act | US Department of Transportation</p> <p>This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if similar vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.</p> <p>Qualified CTAP/ICTAP candidates receive priority and will be referred to the hiring manager.</p> <p>Read more</p> <ul> <li>Benefits </li></ul> <p>Help</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Review our benefits</p> <p>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.</p> <p>How You Will Be Evaluated</p> <p>You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.</p> <p>DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE: PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume/application does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). Your resume must contain sufficiently detailed information upon which to make a qualification determination. Please ensure that your resume contains specific information such as position titles, beginning and ending dates of employment for each position, average number of hours worked per week, and if the position is/was in the Federal government, you should provide the position series and grade level.</p> <p>All applicants: For this announcement, applicants may be reviewed to determine if they meet the basic qualifications for this position, specifically the educational requirements. Applications that are verified to meet the basic qualifications may be referred to the selecting official.</p> <p>Applicants will not be rated or ranked. Veteran's Preference does NOT apply.</p> <p>Please ensure that your work history provides enough details to support your answers.</p> <p>You may preview questions for this vacancy.</p> <ul> <li>Benefits </li></ul> <p>Help</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Review our benefits</p> <p>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.</p> <ul> <li>Required Documents </li></ul> <p>As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.</p> <p>RESUME: - Your resume MUST contain specific information used to make a qualification determination that includes employment beginning and ending dates for each position, whether employment is Full-time or Part-time or average number of hours worked per week, and position titles. If the position is/was in the Federal government, you will need to provide the position series and grade level. The resume should show relevant experience and education as well as support the required specialized experience. Formatted resumes may be uploaded later in the application process. For assistance with the resume builder, please visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to</p>