Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist

This vacancy is for a GS-2210-13/14, Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, SFLC BOD INFORMATION SERVICES BR in BALTIMORE, Maryland.

You will serve as an Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist and be responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Operational Technology through security programs, policies, procedures and tools by conducting vulnerability assessments and ensuring all protection needs are met. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Serving as a technical expert for Operational Technology (OT) security and information assurance policies, planning, programs, initiatives, assessment and authorization. Providing advice and assistance regarding security aspects of processing, storage, retrieval, transmission, and access of classified and unclassified information. Maintaining knowledge of applicable cyber defense policies, regulations, and compliance documents specifically related to cyber defense auditing. Preparing audit reports that identify technical and procedural findings and provide recommended remediation strategies/solutions. Making recommendations regarding selection of cost-effective security controls to mitigate risk. Monitors and audits the schedule, cost, design, analysis, operational performance and/or internal security procedures of national security systems (NSS) and respective classified information, critical infrastructure, mission essential systems (MES), high value assets (HVA) or other USCG information systems.

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 a Bargaining Unit position. Selectee must be able to obtain/maintain a valid state driver's license. 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.