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Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist , GS-2210-12

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Virginia Beach, VA

Employer:  US Coast Guard
Job Type:  Full Time

Description

Duties

As an Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist within the USCG Atlantic Area (LANTAREA), Maritime Intelligence Fusion Center Atlantic (MIFC LANT), Intelligence Support Division (ISD), this position serves as the Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist working in the development, implementation and management of Cybersecurity programs, policies and documentation for classified information processing systems.

Being a CG civilian makes you a valuable member of the CG team.  Typical work assignments include:
  • Acting as a focal point and command advisor for all Information Assurance (IA) matters, in compliance with governing directives and instructions.
  • Investigating computer security incidents for cause and recommends the most effective corrective actions.
  • Developing systems security policy, guidelines, and procedures for systems processing multiple applications that require differing, and often conflicting, security controls, accessed by a large distribution user community.
  • Preparing and maintaining all Network Topology Diagrams, IP worksheets, performing all required security scans and patching, updating and tracking.
  • Preparing for all compliance inspections (DHS, IG, CCRI, TEMPEST, etc.) by completing self-inspection check lists, and ensuring correction of any discrepancies prior to official inspection.
  • Establishing and maintaining security awareness training program that includes initial, yearly and as needed IA training.
  • Issuing tokens and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) certificates for users of classified networks.


Requirements

Conditions of Employment
  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • A one-year probationary period may be required.
  • You must be able to obtain a Top Secret security clearance.
  • Drug Testing Required.


All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Qualifications

To qualify at the GS- 12 level, applicants must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work.

Specialized experience includes:
  • Knowledge of risk management processes, secure configuration management techniques, Government laws and policies, cyber threats and vulnerabilities, encryption algorithms, host/network access control mechanisms, vulnerability information dissemination sources.
  • Knowledge of intrusion detection methodologies and techniques for detecting host and network-based intrusions, and organization's risk tolerance and/or risk management approach.
  • Skill in evaluating adequacy of security design, using protocol analyzers, collecting data from a variety of cyber resources, recognizing and categorizing types of vulnerabilities, interpreting vulnerability scanner results to identify vulnerabilities.
  • Experience running Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGS) based tools for benchmark, conducting trends analysis, and security configuration reviews.
  • Conduct vulnerability scans and recognize vulnerabilities in security systems, and interpret the information collected by network tools.

In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirement, you must also have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below.

Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

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.

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.

Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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.

The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees.  If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications click here

Additional information

Applicants will be required to complete questions contained on the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) at the time a tentative job offer is made. Certain responses on the form could pose a problem with suitability for employment determinations. If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete/make updates to the OF-306 and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, or imprisonment.

DHS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about e-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at click here.

Testing designated Position (TDP) for purposes of the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Program.

Recruitment Incentive: Selectee(s) for this position who are newly appointed to a permanent position are authorized to receive a one-time recruitment incentive of 10% of the salary, including locality for this position. Receipt of the bonus will require a 12 month service agreement.

Relocation Incentive:  Selectee(s) for this position who are current federal employees on permanent appointments and will be moving outside of the current commuting area of their current position to accept this position are authorized to receive a one-time relocation incentive of 10% of the salary including locality for this position. Receipt of the bonus will require a 12 month service agreement. The employee must establish a residence in the new geographic area prior to payment.                             

Student Loan Incentive: Job Announcement Verbiage, Selectee(s) for this position who are newly appointed to a permanent or term position may be eligible for student loan repayment up to $10,000 (pre-tax) for one calendar year. More than one loan may be repaid if the combined repayments do not exceed $10,000. Receipt of this incentive will require a three year service agreement.

All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit.

The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR § 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR § 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.

More than 1 selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade, and unit occur within 45 days from the date the certificate was issued.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for the application and hiring process, please contact 757-754-5194. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Visit Reasonable Accommodation

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 window Learn more about federal benefits.

DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(K)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and development opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select “Benefits”. Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

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.
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