Cybersecurity State Coordinator

This announcement is issued under the Direct Hire Authority (DHA) to recruit for positions for which there is a critical hiring need. Selectee(s) will receive a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service and may be required to serve a one-year probationary period. The official title of this position is IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC) GS-2210-14.

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Cybersecurity State Coordinator assigned within a Region and responsible for a designated District. The Cybersecurity State Coordinator conducts cyber protective visits and provides strategic cyber risk assessments to prepare, protect, and collaborate with owners and operators of critical cyber infrastructure assets. Typical work assignments include, but are not limited to: Building regional and local cybersecurity coalitions to promote information sharing on best practices and lessons learned and promote the resilience of the cyber infrastructure throughout the U.S. and its territories. Developing and promoting collaborative relationships with critical infrastructure owners and operators as well as State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial (SLTT) government to reduce risk and threats to infrastructure, enterprise, communications, and control systems. Coordinating cyber incidents for reporting and supports other cybersecurity assessment programs associated with critical infrastructure. Participating as a presenter in regional local conferences, summits, seminars, and symposia relating to cybersecurity initiatives. Performing security reviews, identifying gaps in security architecture, and developing security risk management plans. Collaborating with critical infrastructure owners, operators, IT security experts, and managers to support organizational cybersecurity objectives. Responsible for enhanced coordination efforts with CISA stakeholders, including communication with other Federal departments and agencies, DHS, CISA divisions, leadership of SLTT, as well as external industry leaders for situational awareness and response on cyber incidents and events. Participating in cybersecurity partnerships with and across critical infrastructure owners and operators and state, local, tribal and territorial government levels. Advising senior management on regional trends and analyses. Assisting in identifying, prioritizing, and coordinating the protection of critical cyber defense infrastructure and key resources.

You must be a U.S. citizen. Selective Service - Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service, see http://www.sss.gov/ All Federal employees are required to participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer for salary payments. 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. You must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance suitable for Federal employment as determined by a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. This position may be designated as essential personnel. Essential personnel must be able to serve during continuity of operation events without regard to declarations of liberal leave or government closures due to weather, protests, and acts of terrorism or lack of funding. Failure to report for or remain in this position may result in disciplinary or adverse action in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations (5 U.S.C. 7501-7533 and 5 CFR Part 752, as applicable). This position has been identified as a drug testing designated position (TDP) for purposes of the CISA's Drug-Free Workplace Program. All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to a drug test to screen for illicit/illegal drug use prior to receiving a final offer of employment. A final offer of employment is contingent upon a negative drug test result. After appointment, you may be subject to periodic random drug testing. The selectee must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license. This is a mobile work position. Due to frequent travel requirements, selectee must reside within the area of responsibility identified in the announcement. Locality pay will be based on the duty location.