IT Cybersecurity Specialist (PLCYPLN-INFOSEC)

U.S. Coast Guard; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Coast Guard in Alexandria, VA is seeking a GS-2210-13 IT Cybersecurity Specialist (PLCYPLN-INFOSEC). You will contribute to designing and implementing Zero Trust security across DoD IT environments, ensuring compliance with RMF, NIST SP 800-161, ATO, POA&M, and CORA.

The role requires specialized experience and strong information security competencies to support DoD networks and security tooling in both classified and unclassified domains.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level or equivalent.
• Designing, implementing and maintaining a Zero Trust security framework in DoD IT environments.
• Experience with DoD networks, NIST SP 800-161, RMF, ATO, POA&M, CORA.
• Experience with endpoint security, SIEM, SOAR, and EDR/ XDR in classified and unclassified domains.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Decision Making

Information Management

Interpersonal Skills

Oral Communication

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Technical Competence

Job description

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 INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES DIVISION in ALEXANDRIA, Virginia.

Qualifications: To qualify at the GS-13 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the federal or private sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis. NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Specialized experience must include the following: Designing, implementing and maintaining a Zero Trust security framework within DoD IT environments. This includes focusing on pillars of Zero Trust and engineering and implementing projects to meet milestone dates for target and advanced level activities. Working with DoD networks, security frameworks, and compliance requirements such as NIST SP 800-161, Risk Management Framework (RMF), Authority to Operate (ATO), Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M) and Cyber Operations Readiness Assessments (CORA). Configuring and optimizing endpoint security mechanisms such as Antivirus/Anti Malware, Host intrusion systems and firewalls, Endpoint Detection and Response, Extended Detection and Response (XDR). Scanning tools, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), continuous monitoring systems, and Security Orchestration and Automated Response (SOAR) systems. Working on tools within classified and unclassified DoD security domains. In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirement, you must also have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the competencies listed below. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) 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 (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); 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. NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.