IT Cyber Specialist (INFOSEC/NETWORK)

This vacancy is for a GS-2210-13/14, IT Cyber Specialist (INFOSEC/NETWORK) located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, COAST GUARD CYBER COMMAND 1790 CYBER PROTECTION TEAM in WASHINGTON, District of Columbia.

You will serve as a/an IT Cyber Specialist (INFOSEC/NETWORK) and be responsible for the planning, analysis, and enhancement of information systems security programs, policies, and procedures. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Developing policies and procedures to ensure CPT information systems reliability and accessibility, and to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data. Developing systems security contingency plans and disaster recovery procedures; developing and implementing programs to ensure that systems, network, and data users are aware of, understand, and adhere to systems security policies and procedures.. Configuring and using cyber defense tools to enable CPT operator capabilities for monitoring and analysis of target systems in order to identify malicious activity.. Coordinating and providing expert technical support to enterprise-wide defense technicians to resolve cyber defense incidents; performing initial, forensically sound collection of images; and inspecting images to discern possible mitigation/remediation on enterprise systems.. 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

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. Training (Mandatory) Mandatory training is required which must be successfully completed and other training may occur as necessary for success in the position. Maintain commercial certifications to support the IAT Level III and CSSP Incident Responder competencies as defined in Appendix 3 to the DoD 8570.01 Manual. Achieve the GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) and Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certifications. 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 Top Secret/SCI/SAP clearance. Tentative selectee must undergo and successfully complete a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSB) background investigation. A counter Intelligence Polygraph may be required. This not a Bargaining Unit position. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit. This position requires the selectee to pass a pre-employment drug test. 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 information to the HR Office.