SummaryDo you want to make an impact on protecting physical security systems? Security Technologists assess, design, procure, install, inspect, and maintain technology-based security systems and equipment (such as alarms, locks, access control, or CCTV). Security Technologists evaluate and test new security technologies to protect against various terrorist threats and advise users on technical security issues and conduct training on new technology.
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Security and Counterintelligence organization is responsible for the protection of the National Security Agency's information, people, and facilities worldwide. In support of this mission, Security Technologists oversee the development, installation and maintenance of physical security systems. These systems and installations must meet stringent national security directives, UL standards and various national and local codes. These systems are an integral element of an overall security theory, posture and infrastructure designed to efficiently deter, delay, detect and identify threats to NSA's employees, resources and facilities. The Security Technologist work role supports the Physical Security division.
Desirable candidates for this particular position shall have knowledge/skills in at least one of the following areas:
1) The System Administrator function is responsible for planning and coordinating the installation, testing, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of hardware and software systems for enterprise computer networks. Specific responsibilities include:
- Planning and scheduling the installation of new or modified hardware and operating systems and application software;
- Managing accounts, network rights, and access to systems and equipment;
- Managing system resources including performance, capacity, availability, serviceability, and recoverability;
- Implementing security procedures and tools; (STIG/STE/STN)
- Developing and documenting systems administration standard operating procedures;
- Resolving hardware/software interface and interoperability problems;
- Ensuring systems availability, functionality, integrity, and efficiency;
- Maintaining system configurations;
- Managing the installation and integration of systems fixes, updates, and enhancements
- Provide remote customer support to resolve specific physical security issues
2) The Database Administrator function is responsible for planning, development, implementation, and administration of systems for the acquisition, storage, and retrieval of data for enterprise computer networks.
- Analyzing and defining data requirements and specifications
- Designing, normalizing, developing, installing, and implementing databases
- Maintaining, monitoring, performance tuning, backup, and recovery of databases
- Installing, configuring, and maintaining database management systems software;
- Analyzing and planning for anticipated changes in data capacity requirements;
- Developing and administering data standards, policies, and procedures;
- Developing and implementing data mining and data warehousing programs;
- Evaluating and providing recommendations on new database technologies and architectures
3) The Network Administrator function is responsible for planning, analysis, design, development, testing, quality assurance, configuration, installation, implementation, integration, maintenance, and/or management of information in data, and/or video formats for enterprise computer networks.
- Analyzing and defining network requirements;
- Defining and maintaining network architecture and infrastructure;
- Configuring and optimizing network servers, hubs, firewalls, routers, and switches;
- Analyze network workload;
- Monitoring network capacity and performance;
- Diagnosing and resolving network problems;
- Developing network backup and recovery procedures;
- Installing, testing, maintaining, and upgrading network operating systems software
4) The Information Systems Security Specialist function is responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, availability of systems, networks, and data through the planning, analysis, development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of information systems security programs, policies, procedures, and tools for enterprise computer networks.
- Developing policies and procedures to ensure information systems reliability and accessibility and to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data;
- Conducting risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs;
- Promoting awareness of security issues among management and ensuring sound security principles are reflected in organizations visions and goals;
- Conducting systems security evaluations, audits, and reviews;
- Developing systems security contingency plans and disaster recovery procedures;
- Developing and implementing programs to ensure that systems, network, and data users are aware of, understand, and adhere to systems security policies and procedures;
- Participating in network and systems design to ensure implementation of appropriate systems security policies;
- Facilitating the gathering. Analysis, and preservation of evidence used in the prosecution of computer crimes;
- Assessing security events to determine impact and implementing corrective actions
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Conditions of employment- All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564.
QualificationsThe qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position.
Relevant experience must be in one or more of the following: computer systems administration; systems networking; building, installing, maintaining, or training on technology-based security systems or equipment (for example, alarms, access control, closed circuit TV, and cipher locks).
ENTRY/DEVELOPMENTAL
Entry is with a high school diploma or GED plus 4 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree plus 2 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree and no experience.
FULL PERFORMANCE
Entry is with a high school diploma or GED plus 7 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 1 year of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree and no experience.
EducationA degree in any field is acceptable.
Additional informationDesirable candidates for this particular position shall have knowledge/skills in at least one of the following areas cont:
5) Enterprise Architect function involves the analysis, planning, design, implementation, documentation, assessment, and management of the enterprise structural framework to align IT strategy, plans, and systems with the mission, goals, structure, and processes of the organization.
- Developing reference models of the enterprise and maintaining the information in the IT repository;
- Determine the gaps between the current and the target architecture and developing plans for transitioning to target architecture;
- Defining the policies and principles to guide technology decisions for the enterprise architecture;
- Identifying opportunities to improve enterprise-level systems to support business processes and utilize emerging technologies;
- Promoting and educating customers and stakeholders on the use and value of the enterprise architecture;
- Providing enterprise architecture guidance, support, and coordination to customers and IT project teams;
- Documenting the enterprise architecture infrastructure, including the business units and key processes, using modeling techniques;
- Ensuring technical integration is achieved across the enterprise by participating in test planning, validation, and reviews;
- Evaluating the impact of enterprise architecture products and services on IT investments, business operations, stakeholder satisfaction, and other outcomes;
- Coordinating and conducting governance and portfolio management activities associated with ensuring compliance with the enterprise architecture;
-Ensuring the rigorous application of information security/information assurance policies, principles, and practices to all components of the enterprise architecture. (STIG/STE/STN)
Note: The agency is currently hiring Security Analysts to specialize in:
- Technical Security
Pay: Salary offers are based on candidates' education level and years of experience relevant to the position and also take into account information provided by the hiring manager/organization regarding the work level for the position.
Salary Range: $57,736 - $133,142 (Entry/Developmental, Full Performance)
Salary range varies by location, work level, and relevant experience to the position.
Training will be provided based on the selectee's needs and experience.
Benefits: NSA offers a comprehensive benefits package.
Work Schedule: This is a full-time position, Monday - Friday, with basic 8hr/day work requirement between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (flexible).
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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.
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