IT Cybersecurity Specialist with Security Clearance

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Job description

Duties This position is responsible for those activities associated with protecting HM&E information and information systems from unauthorized system activity or behavior and providing these systems with the appropriate levels of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Supports the RMF process for acquisition and sustainment PIT and PIT Systems. 1. Assists Information System Owners (ISO) and Information System Security Officers (ISSO) with the RMF process including collection of information, analysis of security features, verification of controls, recommendations for implementation of controls, and other duties as defined by Coast Guard policy. 2. Identifies, quantifies, and evaluates the costs/benefits of security functions and considerations to inform analysis of alternatives, engineering trade-offs, and risk treatment decisions. (NIST SP 800-160v1, system security engineering) 3.Performs system security analyses in support of decision making, risk management, and engineering trades; (SP800-161) 4. Demonstrates through evidence-based reasoning, that security claims for the system have been satisfied; (SP800-161) 5.Ensures appropriate treatment of risk, compliance, and assurance from internal and external perspectives. (SP800-181, cybersecurity workforce) 6. Assists ISOs and ISSOs with the maintenance of accreditations of PIT and PIT Systems throughout the acquisition and sustainment processes IAW Coast Guard policy. 7.Assesses the adequacy of the security controls and their ability to protect the system and its information and ensure system confidentiality, integrity, and availability as well as compliance with applicable security requirements (NIST RMF Quick Start Guide) Provides standard security engineering tasks for all HM&E systems. 1. Assist with the development of common security controls and overall security policy for HM&E systems (RMF QSG) 2. Recommend system-level solutions to resolve security requirements and concerns for HM&E systems. Coordinates efforts with ISO, ISSO, Subject Matter Experts (SME), and other entities to resolve security issues. (SP800-161RMF QSG) 3.Conducts assessments of threats and vulnerabilities; determines deviations from acceptable configurations, enterprise or local policy; assesses the level of risk; and develops and/or recommends appropriate mitigation countermeasures in operational and nonoperational situations. Coordinates efforts with SMEs, ISOs, Product Line representatives, and other entities to balance risk, usability, and cost. (SP800-181) 4. Assists with the development of system security concepts and provides security engineering support for the various phases of the systems development life cycle; translates technology and environmental conditions (e.g., law and regulation) into system and security designs and processes. (SP800-181) 5. Consults with customers to gather and evaluate functional requirements and translates these requirements into technical solutions. Provides guidance to customers about applicability of information systems to meet business needs. (SP800-181) 6. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Key Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See A one-year probationary period may be required. Suitable for Federal employment determined by background investigation. This position requires a Secret clearance. This is a Bargaining Unit position. Qualifications To qualify at the GS-14 grade level, applicants must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular 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 the following: developing and integrating software services; providing technical resolutions for problems with existing software and systems management; testing, analyzing, evaluating, validates and implementing new technologies; performing some acquisitions duties for IT products. Knowledge, Skills, and Ablities: Knowledge of computer and industrial control system networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies. K0001 Knowledge of communication methods, principles, and concepts that support the HM&E systems, equipment, and networks K0010 Knowledge of industrial control systems. Knowledge of electrical engineering as applied to HM&E systems, equipment, and networks K0030 Knowledge of installation, integration, and optimization of system components K0035 Knowledge of incident response and handling methodologies. K0042 Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and organizational requirements (relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, non-repudiation). K0044 Knowledge of information security systems engineering principles (NIST SP 800-160) K0045 All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Ability to obtain and maintain an Information Assurance Management Level III (IAM-III) or management determined equivalent is required within two years of entry into this position. In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirement, you must also have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four 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. 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. 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. 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 Human Resources Office. Education This position does have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications click here Recruitment incentives may be authorized. Recruitment Incentive - Selectee(s) for this position who are newly appointed to a permanent position are authorized to receive a one-time recruitment incentive of 10% of the salary, including locality for this position. Receipt of the bonus will require a 12-month service agreement. "Newly appointed" refers to the first appointment (regardless of tenure) as an employee of the Federal Government, an appointment following a break in service of at least 90 days from a previous appointment as an employee of the Federal Government, or, in certain cases, an appointment following a break in service of less than 90 days from a previous appointment as an employee of the Federal Government. Relocation Incentive - Selectee(s) for this position who are current federal employees on permanent appointments and will be moving outside of the current commuting area of their current position to accept this position are authorized to receive a one-time relocation incentive of 10% of the salary including locality for this position. Receipt of the bonus will require a 12-month service agreement. The employee must establish a residence in the new geographic area prior to payment. Student Loan - Selectee(s) for this position who are newly appointed to a permanent or term position may be eligible for student loan repayment up to $10,000 (pre-tax) for one calendar year. More than one loan may be repaid if the combined repayment

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