Duties

Summary

This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), United States Coast Guard (USCG), Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber and Intelligence Service Center (C5ISC), Communications Systems Product Line (COMPL), Integrated Communications Systems Branch (ICS), Portsmouth, VA.

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Responsibilities

You will serve as an Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist (SYSANALYSIS/INFOSEC) and be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and evaluating information systems throughout the systems development life cycle.

Being a CG civilian makes you a valuable member of the CG team. Typical work assignments include:

• Analyzing design constraints, analyzing trade-offs and detailed system and security design, and considering life cycle support
• Designing and developing cybersecurity or cybersecurity-enabled products
• Developing and directing system testing and validation procedures and documentation
• Identifying and directing the remediation of technical problems encountered during testing and implementation of new systems (e.g., identify and find work-arounds for communication protocols that are not interoperable)
• Designing hardware, operating systems, and software applications to adequately address requirements
• Analyzing user needs and requirements to plan and conduct system development [T0558] Negotiate for the acceptance of agency positions on key Government-wide policy initiatives exercising independent judgment and discretion with DoD, DHS, OMB on national security systems (NSS) and respective classified information, critical infrastructure, mission essential systems (MES), high value assets (HVA) or other USCG information systems, including advance information of management's position with regard to IT cyber contract negotiations, IT cyber acquisitions, cyber security continuous diagnostics and monitoring
• Exercising independent judgment and discretion when obtaining and leading confidential advance information of management's position with regard to IT cyber contract negotiations and investments; performing studies that may result in changes of organizational structures or staffing levels requiring labor relation matters

Travel Required

Occasional travel - Occasional travel is required.

Supervisory status
No

Promotion Potential
13 - Position may be filled at the GS-11, 12 or 13 level. Promotion potential to the GS-13 level.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• See Other Info section for training requirements.

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Qualifications

To qualify at the GS-11 grade level, applicants must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience may include the following:

• Have experience in managing multimillion dollar projects and trace all funding spent to specific events.
• Be knowledgeable of and experienced in implementing IT Infrastructure systems.
• Be experienced in implementing IT Infrastructure systems in a hybrid/cloud environment addressing PPSM, firewall and other cybersecurity requirements. Be prepared to describe the environment and your level of involvement.

OR Applicants may substitute successful completion of 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent graduate degree (such as an LL.M, if related).

OR A combination of appropriate specialized experience (as described above) and graduate education (as described above) that is beyond the second year of progressive graduate study to meet the qualification requirements.

To qualify at the GS-12 grade level, applicants must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience may include the following:

• Have experience in managing multimillion dollar projects and trace all funding spent to specific events.
• Be knowledgeable of and experienced in implementing IT Infrastructure systems.
• Be experienced in implementing IT Infrastructure systems in a hybrid/cloud environment addressing PPSM, firewall and other cybersecurity requirements. Be prepared to describe the environment and your level of involvement.
• Be experienced in reading naval architecture drawings and specifications. Be prepared to describe the environment and your level of involvement.
• Have previously supported as a technician for IT Infrastructure systems. Be prepared to describe the environment and your level of involvement.
• Be knowledgeable in implementing DOD Security Reference Guides (SRGs) and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs). Be prepared to describe the environment and your level of involvement.
• have knowledge of and experience in assisting with in-depth analysis of new and emerging IT Infrastructure technological, operating and other improvements to support continuous improvement in networking and compute environments.
• Have previously worked with customers, stakeholders, sponsors and other IT service providers to elicit requirements, resources and prioritization. Be prepared to describe the environment and your level of involvement.
• Have prior experience participating in collaborative work teams in a matrixed environment and integrated product teams focused on organizational strategic issues and initiatives. Be prepared to describe the environment and your level of involvement.
• Have prior experience preparing and presenting project management briefs to supervisors and managers.

To qualify at the GS-13 grade level, applicants must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience may include the following:

• Have experience in managing multimillion dollar projects and trace all funding spent to specific events.
• Be knowledgeable of and experienced in implementing IT Infrastructure systems.
• Be experienced in implementing IT Infrastructure systems in a hybrid/cloud environment addressing PPSM, firewall and other cybersecurity requirements. Be prepared to describe the environment and your level of involvement.
• Be experienced in reading naval architecture drawings and specifications. Be prepared to describe the environment and your level of involvement.
• Have previously supported as a technician for IT Infrastructure systems. Be prepared to describe the environment and your level of involvement.
• Have knowledgeable in implementing DOD Security Reference Guides (SRGs) and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs). Be prepared to describe the environment and your level of involvement.
• Have knowledge of and experience in assisting with in-depth analysis of new and emerging IT Infrastructure technological, operating and other improvements to support continuous improvement in networking and compute environments.
• Have previously worked with customers, stakeholders, sponsors and other IT service providers to elicit requirements, resources and prioritization. Be prepared to describe the environment and your level of involvement.
• Have prior experience participating in collaborative work teams in a matrixed environment and integrated product teams focused on organizational strategic issues and initiatives. Be prepared to describe the environment and your level of involvement.
• Have prior experience preparing and presenting project management briefs to supervisors and managers.

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.

Education

This position does not 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.

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

Selectee(s) for this position who are newly appointed to a permanent or term position prior to September 30, 2022 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 repayments do not exceed $10,000. Receipt of this incentive will require a three year service agreement.

Additional information

Applicants will be required to complete questions contained on the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) at the time a tentative job offer is made. Certain responses on the form could pose a problem with suitability for employment determinations. If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete/make updates to the OF-306 and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, or imprisonment.

DHS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about e-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at click here

Recruitment incentives may be authorized.

Mandatory training is required which must be successfully completed and other training may occur as necessary for success in the position.

At the GS-11/12/13 level, selectee must possess or be able to obtain:

• Candidate shall achieve Federal Acquisition Certification for Program and Project Managers Level I (FAC P/PM-I) or management determined equivalent certification within two years of entry into the position.

• Candidate shall achieve DHS Contracting Officer Representative Level III within two years of entry into the position.

The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR § 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR § 315.707. Veterans , Peace Corps / VISTA volunteers , and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.

More than one (1) selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade, and unit occur within 45 days from the date the certificate was issued.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for the application and hiring process, please contact 202-795-6305. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Visit Reasonable Accommodation

Selectee(s) for this position who are newly appointed to a permanent position prior to September 30, 2022 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.

Selectee(s) for this position who are current federal employees on permanent appointments who are appointed prior to September 30, 2022 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 bonus 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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

We will review your résumé and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be referred for consideration. The following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities are needed to perform this job:

• Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies
• Knowledge of risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk)
• Knowledge of electrical engineering as applied to computer architecture (e.g., circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware)
• Knowledge of cybersecurity and privacy principles and organizational requirements (relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, non-repudiation)
• Skill in applying security controls
• Knowledge of system life cycle management principles, including software security and usability
• Skill in designing security controls based on cybersecurity principles and tenets
• Ability to apply cybersecurity and privacy principles to organizational requirements (relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, non-repudiation)

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Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Secret

Drug test required
No

Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk

Trust determination process
Credentialing , Suitability/Fitness

Required Documents

1. Your resume
2. If you are claiming special priority selection rights under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), submit a copy of your agency notice, most recent performance rating and most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, noting your current position, grade level and duty location. If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not ICTAP eligible. To be considered eligible, you must be placed in the well-qualified category for this position. Please see ICTAP eligibility.
3. OPM must authorize employment offers for former or current Political Appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information. Submit proof of your former or current status, such as your SF-50. Please see here.

All documentation as outlined above must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you are unable to submit your documents electronically, you may fax or mail the documents. A fax cover sheet will be provided to you from the system, with fax number and instructions to transmit the requested documents. The required documents will also be accepted by mail and must be received by the closing date of the announcement. The mailing address is COMMANDANT (CG-123HQ), ATTN OFFICE OF CIVILIAN HUMAN RESOURCES (JOBS), US COAST GUARD, 2703 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVE SE STOP 7912, WASHINGTON, DC 20593-7912

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education .

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.