Hybrid IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC), GS-2210-12 (DIRECT HIRE) chez Department of Homeland Security

IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC), GS-2210-12 (DIRECT HIRE)

Department: Department of Homeland Security

Location(s): Portsmouth, Virginia

Salary Range: $89939 - $116925 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), United States Coast Guard (USCG), C5I, Cybersecurity Assurance Division (CAD), Risk Management Branch (RMB), Risk Management Section 4 located in Portsmouth, Virginia.

Major Duties:

• You will serve as an IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC), GS-2210-12 (DIRECT HIRE) and be responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information systems, networks and data by serving in an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) capacity. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Developing procedures to ensure information systems reliability and accessibility to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data. Ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, networks, operational technology, and data through the planning, analysis, development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of information systems security programs, policies, procedures, and tools. Investigating, analyzing, and responding to cyber incidents within the network environment or enclave. Developing and maintaining strategic plans and assessing process needs and developing processes to govern IT activities. Mandatory training is required which must be successfully completed and other training may occur as necessary for success in the position. A. Residential ISSO Core Competency Personnel Qualification Standards (PQS) within 12 months of entry into the position. B. Information Assurance Management Level II/III (IAM-II, IAM-III) or management determined equivalent within nine months of entry into the position.

Qualifications: To qualify at the GS-12 grade level, applicants must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Specialized experience must include the following: Conducting comprehensive security assessments to align cybersecurity efforts with the Risk Management Framework (RMF); and Evaluating and assessing vulnerabilities of classified and/or unclassified network, application, and operational technology hardware, operating system software, and peripheral network equipment such as routers, bridges, switches etc.; and Monitoring the system and environment of operation to include developing and updating the system security plan; and Managing and controlling changes to the system, and assessing the security impact of these changes; and Creating Plans of Actions and Milestones (POAM's) to document system vulnerabilities. In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirement, you must also have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. 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.

How to Apply: Complete applications for this vacancy must be received on-line by 11:59p.m ET 07/20/2025. To begin your online application, click the Apply Online button and follow the prompts to register or sign in to USAJOBS, take the online questionnaire and submit the required documents to provide proof of qualifications. If you are claiming veterans' preference, you will be required to submit proof. See Required Documents section for more detail regarding a complete application package. High self-assessment in the vacancy questions that is not supported by information in your resume and/or supporting documents may impact you or eliminate you from consideration. If claiming eligibility under the VOW Act: The VOW Act requires Federal agencies to treat active-duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligibles, when they submit, at the time they apply for a Federal job, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD214. In order to be considered under the VOW Act, the certification must specify that the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted with your application package for this job announcement. The certification must be on letterhead from the appropriate military branch and include the following information: military dates of service and expected discharge or release date, character of service, military rank, type of discharge, and date when terminal leave will begin. Certifications must be signed by, or by direction of military members' military personnel offices, unit commanders or higher headquarters. Agencies are required to verify a qualifying separation from military service prior to appointment, through the DD214 or other appropriate documentation. Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. It is your responsibility to verify that any information entered or uploaded is received and is accurate. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. Determining your eligibility and qualifications is dependent on the supporting documentation and information provided, which may impact your referral for further consideration. If a document is not legible, you will not be able to view it in your application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contact Cherelle Brown at [email protected] to obtain an alternative application.

Application Deadline: 2025-07-20