IT Cyber Specialist (INFOSEC/NETWORK)

Summary

This vacancy is for a GS-2210-13/14, IT Cyber Specialist (INFOSEC/NETWORK) located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, COAST GUARD CYBER COMMAND 1790 CYBER PROTECTION TEAM in WASHINGTON, District of Columbia.

Duties

• You will serve as a/an IT Cyber Specialist (INFOSEC/NETWORK) and be responsible for the planning, analysis, and enhancement of information systems security programs, policies, and procedures. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Developing policies and procedures to ensure CPT information systems reliability and accessibility, and to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data. Developing systems security contingency plans and disaster recovery procedures; developing and implementing programs to ensure that systems, network, and data users are aware of, understand, and adhere to systems security policies and procedures.. Configuring and using cyber defense tools to enable CPT operator capabilities for monitoring and analysis of target systems in order to identify malicious activity.. Coordinating and providing expert technical support to enterprise-wide defense technicians to resolve cyber defense incidents; performing initial, forensically sound collection of images; and inspecting images to discern possible mitigation/remediation on enterprise systems.. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation Information

Qualifications

To qualify at the GS-13 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the federal or private sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the 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 performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis: Managing/configuring/troubleshooting Cisco routers and switches for enterprise networks. Expert Knowledge of key telecommunications concepts and protocols, e.g., IPsec tunneling (prefer knowledge of Site-to-Site VPN Tunneling using IPsec protocols). Applying network operations and protocols to operate in the cyberspace domain. Use/familiarity with Linux operating systems and command line, scripting languages such as bash and python and tools such as Splunk, Carbon Black, and Corelight. To qualify at the GS-14 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the federal or private sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the 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 performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis: Expert and practiced knowledge in applying IT security standards to government owned networks Comprehensive knowledge and/or experience in applying network operations and protocols to secure and operate the cyberspace domain Broad and practiced knowledge in Cybersecurity and IT laws, regulations and national policies and their effects on government authorities, Cyber operations that impact national priorities. Expert ability in configuring and utilizing network protection components, implementing and testing network infrastructure contingency and recovery plans. 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. 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.

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. Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered. Student Loan - 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.