IT Cybersecurity Specialist (PLCYPLN-INFOSEC) - 892518400

Caecommunity; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Coast Guard in Alexandria, VA is seeking a IT Cybersecurity Specialist (GS-2210-13) to design, implement, and maintain a Zero Trust security framework within DoD IT environments.

The role requires experience with RMF, NIST SP 800-161, ATO, POA&M and CORA across classified and unclassified domains. Applicants should demonstrate competencies in attention to detail, customer service, decision making, information management, interpersonal skills, oral communication, problem solving and

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in designing, implementing and maintaining Zero Trust security inside DoD IT environments.
• Experience with DoD networks, security frameworks, and compliance such as RMF, NIST SP 800-161, ATO, POA&M, CORA.
• Configuring endpoint security: antivirus/antimalware, EDR/XDR, firewalls.
• Experience with SIEM, SOAR, continuous monitoring and scanning tools.
• Experience with both classified and unclassified DoD security domains.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Decision making

Information management

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

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.

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.

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.