IT Cybersecurity Specialist

U.S. Coast Guard•Glen Burnie, MD

22h•Onsite

About The Position

This vacancy is for a GS-2210-12, IT Cybersecurity Specialist 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 and be responsible for providing technical support to customers who need assistance utilizing client-level hardware and software in accordance with established or approved organizational process components. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Mandatory training is required which must be successfully completed and other training may occur as necessary for success in the position. A. 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. 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 Requirements Conditions of employment All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Do NOT include the following types of information in your resume: Social Security Number (SSN) Date of Birth (DOB) Photos of yourself (if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position) Personal information: such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc. Key Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen. Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See www.sss.gov A one-year probationary period may be required. To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation. This position requires a secret clearance. This is not a Bargaining Unit position. Selectee must be able to obtain/maintain a valid state driver's license. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit. The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this این information to the HR Office. USA Hire Assessment: After submitting your application, if an additional assessment is required, you will receive an email invitation. Please note that this assessment must be completed within 48 hours of the vacancy closing date and as specified in the email.

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-11 grade level in the federal or private sector.
Experience troubleshooting complex information technology hardware and software issues.
Experience analyzing incident data to identify trends and recommend corrective actions.
Experience administering user accounts, network access rights, and access to information systems and equipment.
Experience monitoring and evaluating system performance and compliance with information technology security requirements.
Ability to obtain/maintain a valid state driver's license.

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.

Responsibilities

Providing technical support to customers who need assistance utilizing client-level hardware and software in accordance with established or approved organizational process components.
Troubleshoot system hardware and software.
Analyze incident data for emerging trends.
Develop and deliver technical training to educate others or meet customer needs.
Administer accounts, network rights, and access to systems and equipment.
Monitor and report client-level computer system performance.
Troubleshooting complex information technology hardware and software issues.
Analyzing incident data to identify trends and recommend corrective actions.
Administering user accounts, network rights, and access to information systems and equipment.
Monitoring and evaluating system performance and compliance with information technology security requirements.