VA Information Systems Security Assistant (ISSA)

OPEN TO:  1.   US Citizen Eligible Family Members (AEFMs) – All agencies
                                    2.   US Citizens residents in Ecuador

POSITION:  Information Systems Security Assistant,
   FSN-7 / FP-7*
                                   
OPENING DATE: July 02, 2008

CLOSING DATE: July 15, 2008

WORK HOURS: Part-time; 20 hours/week

SALARY:  *Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): US$16,432 p.a. (part-time)    (Position Grade:  FP-7 to be confirmed by Washington

   *Ordinarily Resident (OR):  $10,515.50p.a. (part-time salary)                    
(Position Grade:  FSN-7)
   (Please see definitions of OR / NOR at the end of the document)

NOTE:  ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

The U.S. Embassy in Quito is seeking a U.S. citizen for employment in country for the position of Information Systems Security Assistant in the Information Resources Management Office.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

This position will serve as an Information Systems Security Assistant (ISSA) for the Sensitive but Unclassified (SBU) network supporting both Quito and Guayaquil.  The incumbent will ensure that the SBU network’s users and system security standards are monitored and maintained in accordance with all applicable regulations and guidelines established by the U.S. Department of State and other federal mandates, which include – but are not limited to – the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).  Additionally, this employee will assist with hardware and software installation and training for customers who reside in a Controlled Access Area (CAA). 

Complete position description

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

NOTE:  All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

a)  Education:   A Bachelors Degree in computer science or equivalent related degree is required.  CAP, CISSP, CISM, or CISA, as well as a Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) or Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certifications are strongly desired.
b) Work Experience:  Four years of experience as a computer systems administrator with an emphasis in systems security in a network environment is required.
c)  Language Proficiency:  Level IV (fluent) English – Speaking and reading is required.
d) Knowledge:  Must have an excellent understanding of basic industry-standard system security requirements, skills necessary to access server and client computers remotely and an intermediate level of software and hardware installation skills.
e)  Abilities and Skills: Must have the ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve software and hardware problems quickly and with little or no impact to the end-user.
f) Must possess excellent customer service and problem solving skills

SELECTION PROCESS

When fully qualified, US Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and US Veterans are given preference.  Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specifically address the required qualifications above in the application

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA

1.  Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy. 
2.  Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
3.  Currently employed US Citizen EFMs who hold a FMA appointment are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.
4. Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment, unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.
5. The candidate must be able to obtain and hold a top secret security clearance.

TO APPLY

Interested applicants for this position must submit the following or the application will not be considered:

1. Application for U.S. Federal Employment (OF-612) EFMS ONLY; or
2. A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as an OF-612 (Including nationality and work permit status); plus
3.  Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.
4. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
5.  The candidate must be able to obtain and hold a top secret security clearance.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO

American Embassy 
Av. Patria y 12 de Octubre
Attention:  Human Resources Office
hroquito@state.gov

DEFINITIONS

1. US Citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) – For purposes of receiving a preference in hiring for a qualified position, an EFM who meets the following criteria:
• US Citizen; and,
• EFM (see above) at least 18 years old; and,
• Listed on the travel orders of a direct-hire Foreign, Civil, or uniformed service member assigned to or stationed abroad with a USG agency that is under COM authority, or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and either:

1. Resides at the sponsoring employee's or uniformed service member's post of assignment abroad or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; or
2. Resides at an Involuntary Separate Maintenance Allowance (ISMA) location authorized under 3 FAM 3232.2.
NOR employees are compensated under a GS or FS salary schedule, not under the LCP.

2. Ordinarily Resident (OR) – A Foreign National or US citizen who:

• Is locally resident; and,
• Has legal, permanent resident status within the host country; and,
• Is subject to host country employment and tax laws. 
All OR employees, including US citizens, are compensated in accordance with the LCP.

CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION:  JULY 15, 2008

The US Mission in Ecuador provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.  The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs.
The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation.  Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.