IT CyberSpec (INFOSEC), GS-2210-13 DIRECT HIRE

U.S. Coast Guard•Elizabeth City, NC

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Aviation Logistics Center, Information Systems Division, Applications Branch, in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. The incumbent serves as an IT Specialist responsible for analytical problem solving, testing and evaluating systems, and applying knowledge of security, maintenance, and management for networked and non-networked systems. The role focuses on cybersecurity assessment, engineering, auditing, compliance, and situational awareness. The employee must complete Federal Acquisition Certification for Program and Project Managers Level I (FAC P/PM-I), or a management-determined equivalent, and Information Assurance Management Level III (IAM-III), or a management-determined equivalent, within two years of entering the position. Other training may also be required. The position requires a Secret clearance and a successful background investigation. A one-year probationary period may be required. The position is not covered by a bargaining unit. A student loan repayment incentive of up to $10,000 per calendar year may be available to eligible newly appointed permanent or term employees, subject to a three-year service agreement. Moving expenses may be paid in accordance with applicable regulations.

Requirements

At least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the federal or private sector.
Specialized experience may include assessing systems and networks for deviations from acceptable configurations or policies; developing protection and detection capabilities; applying risk management processes to assess and mitigate information-system risks; preparing audit reports with recommended remediation strategies; and performing impact or risk assessments.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
Must successfully pass a background investigation and obtain a Secret clearance.
All qualification requirements must be met by the announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

Evaluate, validate, and implement security improvement actions as required.
Ensure cybersecurity requirements are integrated into continuity planning for systems and organizations.
Acquire or develop protection and detection capabilities using an information systems security engineering approach consistent with organization-level cybersecurity architecture.
Analyze cyber defense policies and configurations and evaluate compliance with regulations and organizational directives.
Maintain a deployable cyber defense audit toolkit, including specialized cyber defense software and hardware, to support audit missions.
Maintain knowledge of applicable cyber defense policies, regulations, and compliance documents related to cyber defense auditing.
Manage monitoring of information security data sources to maintain organizational situational awareness.
Complete required training, including FAC P/PM-I or an approved equivalent and IAM-III or an approved equivalent within two years of entry.

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance
Retirement plan and Thrift Savings Plan
Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program
Personal leave days and paid federal holidays
Flexible work schedules
Tuition reimbursement
Transportation subsidies
Uniform allowance
Health and wellness programs and fitness centers
Employee training and developmental opportunities
Potential student loan repayment of up to $10,000 per calendar year for eligible employees, with a three-year service agreement
Moving expenses may be paid in accordance with applicable regulations