IT Cybersecurity Specialist (PLCYPLN-INFOSEC)

U.S. Coast Guard•Alexandria, VA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

This vacancy is for a GS-2210-13, IT Cybersecurity Specialist (PLCYPLN-INFOSEC) located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, C5ISC DEPLOYED CONNECTIVITY SECTION in ALEXANDRIA, Virginia. You will serve as an IT Cybersecurity Specialist (PLCYPLN-INFOSEC) and be responsible for managing information technology projects. 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-12 grade level in the federal or private sector.
Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
Customer Service: Works with clients and customers 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.
Decision Making: Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.
Information Management: Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information; organizes and maintains information or information management systems.
Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations.
Oral Communication: Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information; makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
Teamwork: Has the capability to encourage and facilitate cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit, and works collaboratively with others to achieve shared goals.
Technical Competence: Uses knowledge acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform your job. Works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to your role, and advising others on technical issues.

Nice To Haves

Federal Acquisition Certification for Program and Project Managers Level II (FAC P/PM-II) 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.

Responsibilities

Providing advice on project costs, design concepts, or design changes to IT systems.
Providing recommendations for possible improvements or upgrades to IT systems.
Acting as a primary stakeholder in the underlying IT operational processes and functions that support service, provide direction and monitor all significant activities so the service is delivered successfully.
Ensuring appropriate Service level agreements and underpinning contracts have been defined that clearly set out for the customer a description of the service and measures for monitoring the service.
Managing internal relationships with IT process owners supporting the service, assisting with the definition of Operating Level Agreements.
Participating in the acquisition process as necessary.
Using standard procedures to implement engineering changes at an enterprise level.
Use government publications including Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), National Security Agency (NSA), and United States Coast Guard (USCG) guidance combined with technical expertise to recommend, evaluate, and implement security standards and configurations for network transport systems and hardware in collaboration with IT engineers and Information Assurance (IA) personnel.
Use recognized project management methodologies to prepare, plan, and execute project milestones and report progress.
Provide product support oversight of support activities to ensure compliance.
Participate in collaborative IT teams in a matrixed environment and integrated product teams focused on organizational strategic issues and initiatives.
Develop cost estimates for products and services in support of budgeting, forecasting, and industry quote comparison.