IT Cybersecurity Specialist - Arlington, United States - US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency

US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency

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Arlington, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Duties:

In this position you will serve as an IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC).

At full performance level, typical work assignments include:

Performing risk assessments of systems and networks within the critical infrastructure and NCF environment or enclave and identifying risks to those systems/networks based on understanding of threats and vulnerabilities to cyber and physical systems.
Developing cyber indicators to maintain awareness of the status of the highly dynamic operating environment.
Developing and maintaining a strategic plan for multiple services/products/initiatives.
Conducting research to maintain and expand knowledge and understanding of the operations of assigned sectors, National Critical Functions (NCFs), technologies, and initiatives.
Analyzing cyber and physical defense policies and configurations and evaluating compliance with regulations and organizational directives. Providing recommendations to supervisor on the selection of cost

- effective controls to mitigate risk.

Developing policies, procedures and strategies governing the planning and delivery of information technology and physical security services throughout the organization.
Conducting the review and evaluation of infrastructure protection programs, including policies, guidelines, tools, methods, and technologies.

Requirements:

Conditions of Employment:

You must be a U.S. citizen.
All Federal employees are required to participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer for salary payments.
DHS uses E-Verify, an Internetbased 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.
You must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance suitable for Federal employment as determined by a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.
Oneyear probationary period may be required.
This position may be designated as essential personnel. Essential personnel must be able to serve during continuity of operation events without regard to declarations of liberal leave or government closures due to weather, protests, and acts of terrorism or lack of funding. Failure to report for or remain in this position may result in disciplinary or adverse action in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations (5 U.S.C and 5 CFR Part 752, as applicable).

Qualifications:

To be considered mínimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required education or experience for the respective grade level in which you are applying:
***- All academic degrees and coursework must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions.-
GS-09

Master's degree or equivalent graduate degree
or two (2) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree.

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GS-11
Ph.
D. or equivalent doctoral degree
or three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.
D. or equivalent doctoral degree.
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OR

EXPERIENCE:

Experience must be Information Technology (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.

You must have ITrelated experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below:
Attention to Detail:
Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

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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.

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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.

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Problem Solving:

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

AND
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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:In addition to meeting the qualification requirement listed above, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower GS-grade level (or equivalent). Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you wi