IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFO SEC)

U.S. Coast Guard•Glen Burnie, MD

13h•Onsite

About The Position

This vacancy is for a GS-2210-11, IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFO SEC) located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, SFLC BOD INFORMATION SERVICES BR in BALTIMORE, Maryland. You will serve as an IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFO SEC) and be responsible for the cybersecurity of a program, organization, system, or enclave. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service.
One (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level in the federal or private sector.
Experience participating in an information security risk assessment during the Security Assessment and Authorization process.
Experience assisting IT cyber contract negotiations and investments.
Experience monitoring and auditing the performance and security procedures of information systems.
Experience implementing and evaluating cybersecurity controls to ensure information systems comply with security requirements.
Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in IT-related fields such as computer science, information science, information systems management, mathematics, statistics, operations research, or engineering, or course work that required the development or adaptation of computer programs and systems and provided knowledge equivalent to a major in the computer field.

Nice To Haves

Federal Acquisition Certification for Program and Project Managers Level I (FAC P/PM-I) or management determined equivalent within two years of entry into the position.
Information Assurance Management Level II (IAM-II) or management determined equivalent within two years of entry into the position.
Selectee must be able to obtain/maintain a valid state driver's license.

Responsibilities

Collect and maintain data needed to meet system cybersecurity reporting.
Ensure that security improvement actions are evaluated, validated, and implemented as required.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the enterprise's cybersecurity safeguards to ensure that they provide the intended level of protection.
Participate in an information security risk assessment during the Security Assessment and Authorization process.
Participate in the development or modification of the computer environment cybersecurity program plans and requirements.
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 information systems.
Mandatory training is required which must be successfully completed and other training may occur as necessary for success in the position.