Information Tech Cyber Security Specialist

This vacancy is for a GS-2210-12, Information Tech Cyber Security Specialist located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, MAJOR SYSTEMS ACQUISITION ASSISTANT PEO C5I -CG-933, USCG-TECH-CYBER in WASHINGTON, District of Columbia. .

You will serve as a/an Information Tech Cyber Security Specialist and be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing organizational information systems; upgrading legacy systems; and providing program analytical support, guidance, and recommendations in connection with the acquisition of IT for the USCG.. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Providing direct support for acquisitions that use IT (including National Security Systems), applying IT-related laws and policies and providing IT-related guidance throughout the total acquisition lifecycle. Facilitating meetings with the acquisition program and project managers to identify and document all cybersecurity issues and actions, resource requirements, and project planning issues or activities. Evaluating and resolving critical and complex IT assessment and authorization (A&A) and lifecycle management problems. Coordinating with system architects and developers to provide oversight in the development of design solutions. OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Must complete a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) with a favorable adjudication by a determining authority. Must be willing to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA). Must be able to achieve and maintain DHS Program Management Level II certification and USCG Information Technology Level II certification within 18 months of employment/assignment. Must be able to achieve and maintain COR certification within 18 months of employment/assignment. Must be able to achieve and maintain Level II DOD 8140 certification within 6 months of employment/assignment.

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Do NOT include the following types of information in your resume: Social Security Number (SSN) Date of Birth (DOB) Photos of yourself (if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position) Personal information: such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc. Key Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen. Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See www.sss.gov A one-year probationary period may be required. To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation. This position requires a Secret clearance. This is not a Bargaining Unit position. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit. 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.