Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist

U.S. Coast Guard•Glen Burnie, MD

About The Position

This GS-2210-13/14 position is with the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, SFLC BOD Information Services Branch, in Baltimore, Maryland. The specialist is responsible for protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Operational Technology (OT) through security programs, policies, procedures, and tools, including vulnerability assessments and ensuring protection needs are met. The role serves as a technical expert on OT security and information assurance policies, planning, programs, initiatives, assessments, and authorization. It provides advice on security for the processing, storage, retrieval, transmission, and access of classified and unclassified information. The specialist maintains knowledge of cyber defense requirements, prepares audit reports and remediation recommendations, advises on cost-effective security controls, and monitors and audits national security systems and other critical or mission-essential information systems. The position requires a Secret clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license. A one-year probationary period may be required. The position is in a bargaining unit. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and meet the specialized experience requirement for the grade level sought. Education cannot substitute for the required experience. A selectee newly appointed to a permanent or term position may be eligible for student loan repayment of up to $10,000 for one calendar year, subject to a three-year service agreement.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
Must successfully pass a background investigation.
Must obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license.
For GS-13: at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12 in the federal sector, such as integrating information systems security with other security disciplines; certifying system or network accreditation; coordinating or collaborating on security activities; or ensuring proper protection of evidence used in computer-crime investigations.
For GS-14: at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13 in the federal sector, such as developing and integrating software services; resolving technical problems with software and systems management; testing, analyzing, evaluating, validating, and implementing new technologies; or performing acquisitions duties for IT products.
Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level.
All qualification requirements must be met by the announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

Serve as a technical expert for Operational Technology security and information assurance policies, planning, programs, initiatives, assessment, and authorization.
Provide advice and assistance on security aspects of processing, storing, retrieving, transmitting, and accessing classified and unclassified information.
Maintain knowledge of applicable cyber defense policies, regulations, and compliance documents, particularly those related to cyber defense auditing.
Prepare audit reports identifying technical and procedural findings and recommending remediation strategies or solutions.
Recommend cost-effective security controls to mitigate risk.
Monitor and audit the schedule, cost, design, analysis, operational performance, and/or internal security procedures of national security systems and associated classified information, critical infrastructure, mission-essential systems, high-value assets, and other U.S. Coast Guard information systems.
Conduct vulnerability assessments and ensure applicable protection needs are met.

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance
Retirement plan
Thrift Savings Plan
Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program
Personal leave days
Paid federal holidays
Flexible work schedules
Tuition reimbursement
Transportation subsidies
Uniform allowance
Health and wellness programs
Fitness centers
Employee training and developmental opportunities
Potential student loan repayment of up to $10,000 for one calendar year for eligible newly appointed permanent or term employees, subject to a three-year service agreement