This vacancy is for a GS - 2210 - 13/14, IT Cybersecurity Specialist located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, SFLC BOD INFORMATION SERVICES BR. Promotion Potential: If this position is filled at a level below the full performance level, the selectee may be promoted without further competition. This implies no promise or guarantee of a promotion.
Basic Requirements: Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate. For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled. 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. AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: To qualify at the GS-13 grade level, applicants must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples include Integrating information systems security with other security disciplines; certifying systems or network accreditation; ensuring coordination and or collaboration on security activities; and ensuring proper protection of evidence used in investigating computer crimes. OR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: To qualify at the GS-14 grade level, applicants must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include the following: developing and integrating software services; providing technical resolutions for problems with existing software and systems management; testing, analyzing, evaluating, validates and implementing new technologies; performing some acquisitions duties for IT products. NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Specialized experience must include all of the following: Knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements Knowledge of Authorization and Assessment process and requirements Ability to apply techniques for detecting host and network-based intrusions using intrusion detection technologies Ability to identify critical infrastructure systems with information communication technology that were designed without system security considerations Knowledge of network security architecture concepts including topology, protocols, components, and principles (e.g., application of defense-in-depth) Knowledge of system administration, network, and operating system hardening techniques Ability to develop project plans, schedules & technical installation/implementation plans to procure, configure, deploy, and maintain OT and IT Products and Systems. Ability to plan, design, and monitor projects to develop, deploy, support and secure OT and IT Systems. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level. 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.
You will serve as a/an IT Cybersecurity Specialist and be responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, integrity and availability of systems and data through planning, analysis, development, implementation, maintenance and enhancements of information systems security programs, policies, procedures, and tools. This position will serve as a team member supporting Operational Technology (OT) across the Coast Guard Surface Domain consisting of approximately 240 cutters and over 1,800 boats as well the SFLC and Coast Guard Yard Shore Side IT Products, Services, and Information Systems (IS). Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Assisting the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) Team, Security Control Assessor (SCA) Team, and IT Cybersecurity Specialists with supporting Information System Owner's (ISO), Information System Security Engineer's (ISSE) and other Information Technology (IT) Specialists with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process including collection of information, analysis of security features, verification of controls, recommendations/verification of implementation of controls, and other duties as defined by DHS, DoD and Coast Guard policies.. Assisting with the identification, categorization, establishment, and maintenance of accreditations of Platform Information Technology Operational Technology (OT), IT Products/Services, and Information Systems (IS) throughout the acquisition and into the sustainment processes and lifecycles. Performing system security analysis to support decision making, risk management and systems engineering for OT, IT Products/Services, and IS. Creating and reviewing of OT Security Authorization packages, supporting the SCA and ISSO Team of the Coast Guard Surface Domain (i.e., all cutters and boats) and their associated Product Lines and Shared Service Divisions. Develop and review product and system design diagrams, topologies and drawings with the support of Surface ISSE's/Security Engineers, Product Vendors and Acquisitions, Project Office, and Sustainment Elements. Ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems and data through the planning, analysis, development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancements of information systems security programs, policies, procedures, and tools as a IT Cybersecurity Specialist. Monitors and audits the schedule, cost, design, analysis, operational performance and/or internal security procedures of national security systems (NSS) and respective classified information, critical infrastructure, mission essential systems (MES), high value assets (HVA) or other USCG products, equipment, and information systems. Utilizing knowledge of the DoD and Coast Guard Security Authorization Process, guidance, and documents to secure and defend the maritime environment. Utilizing knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST Instructions and Vendor best practices to apply and implement security controls, policies, procedures and guidelines to the Coast Guard Security Authorization Process and Assets. Recommend, design, develop, and implement policies and strategies to ensure the CIA of related OT, IT Products/Services, and IS. Conduct a variety of duties related to Information Technology (IT) projects. Work with and provide junior Cybersecurity Specialists and Information Technology Specialists with guidance, instruction and assistance in supporting the SFLC, CG Yard, and the Surface Fleet. Occasional operations of a motor vehicle is necessary to travel to meetings and support clients, customers, stakeholders and systems in the local commuting area. The work environment is typically in an office setting however, some projects may take place in a warehouse, storage, or industrial and maritime environment both indoors and outdoors. * Duties are written at the full promotion potential of this position.