IT Cyber Specialist (INFOSEC/NETWORK)

U.S. Coast Guard•Washington, DC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This GS-2210-13/14 IT Cyber Specialist (INFOSEC/NETWORK) position is with the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Coast Guard Cyber Command 1790 Cyber Protection Team in Washington, District of Columbia. The specialist plans, analyzes, and enhances information systems security programs, policies, and procedures. The role supports the reliability and accessibility of Cyber Protection Team information systems and defends systems, networks, and data against unauthorized access. It also includes cyber defense tool configuration, incident support, and forensically sound image collection and analysis. The position requires a Top Secret/SCI/SAP clearance, successful completion of a background investigation, and a pre-employment drug test. Mandatory training and commercial certifications supporting IAT Level III and CSSP Incident Responder competencies are required, including GCIH and CCNP certifications. A counterintelligence polygraph may be required. A one-year probationary period may apply. The position has no positive education requirement. Applicants must qualify through specialized experience: at least one year equivalent to GS-12 for GS-13, or one year equivalent to GS-13 for GS-14. Education cannot substitute for experience at these grade levels.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
For GS-13: at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12 in the federal or private sector.
For GS-14: at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13 in the federal or private sector.
GS-13 specialized experience examples include managing, configuring, or troubleshooting Cisco routers and switches for enterprise networks; knowledge of telecommunications concepts and protocols, including IPsec tunneling; applying network operations and protocols in cyberspace; and familiarity with Linux, command-line tools, bash or Python scripting, and tools such as Splunk, Carbon Black, and Corelight.
GS-14 specialized experience examples include applying IT security standards to government networks; applying network operations and protocols to secure and operate in cyberspace; knowledge of cybersecurity and IT laws, regulations, national policies, and their effects on government authorities and cyber operations; and configuring network protection components and implementing and testing network infrastructure contingency and recovery plans.
Maintain commercial certifications supporting IAT Level III and CSSP Incident Responder competencies as defined in DoD 8570.01 Manual Appendix 3.
Achieve GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) and Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certifications.
Successfully pass a background investigation; a Top Secret/SCI/SAP clearance is required, and a counterintelligence polygraph may be required.
Pass a pre-employment drug test.
Federal salary payments must be made by direct deposit.
All qualification requirements must be met by the announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

Develop policies and procedures to ensure Cyber Protection Team information systems are reliable and accessible and to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data.
Develop systems security contingency plans and disaster recovery procedures.
Develop and implement programs to ensure users understand and adhere to systems security policies and procedures.
Configure and use cyber defense tools to support operator monitoring and analysis of target systems and identify malicious activity.
Coordinate and provide expert technical support to enterprise-wide defense technicians to resolve cyber defense incidents.
Perform initial, forensically sound collection of images and inspect images to identify potential mitigation or remediation for enterprise systems.

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
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 development opportunities
Potential student loan repayment up to $10,000 for one calendar year for eligible selectees, subject to a three-year service agreement