SummaryThis position serves as a Cybersecurity Operations Specialist. This includes, but is not limited to, performing cyber incident response activities, leading internal security audits, providing security architecture reviews, performing cyber risk assessments for international travel and assisting with the creation of cybersecurity policy. This position is supervised by the Cyber Operations Branch Chief.
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- The duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Oversees cybersecurity risk assessments for international travel requests to provide approval/disapproval for IT equipment to be taken on overseas travel to support the mission.
- Collaborates with the International Services Division to maintain up-to-date requirements for international travel to ensure that current guidance aligns with mission needs.
- Creates and updates cybersecurity policies to minimize gaps within those areas which leave the agency vulnerable and provides guidance to the Mission Area on cyber-related policy questions.
- Optimizes the effectiveness and efficiency of the Cybersecurity Program based on internal and Department-mandated performance metrics.
- Coordinates investigations across all Cyber branches, matures the incident response reporting capabilities, and provides status reports to Cyber leadership throughout all stages of each investigation.
- Builds partnerships amongst other ITD Directorates and teams and fosters cross-functional teamwork to apply cybersecurity and privacy best practices.
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QualificationsApplicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement, including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.
FOR THE GS-13 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-12 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates:
- Reviewing files for malicious content related to anomalous activity or industry ransomware attacks to validate the security of the data.
- Performing cyber and privacy incident response activities and coordinating investigations with agency Security Operations Center throughout each stage.
- Conducting cyber risk assessments related to foreign travel to make determinations on equipment approvals.
- Leading security awareness training and/or creating training material on various cyber threats to ensure increased cybersecurity posture.
Note: There is no education substitution for this grade level.
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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
EducationThis position does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information- Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP/ICTAP candidates must be well qualified, which means having knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or competencies that exceed the minimum qualification requirements for this position. CTAP/ICTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100 to receive selection priority.
- First time hires to the federal government normally start at the lowest rate of the salary range for the grade selected.
- Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid. Any travel, transportation, and relocation expense associated with reporting for duty will be the responsibility of the selected employee.
- Locality pay will vary based upon the selectee's duty location. A final salary determination will be made upon selection.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
BenefitsHelp
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
