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USAJOBS · 1 month ago

IT Cybersecurity Specialist (Policy and Plannig/Information Security)

Topeka, Kansas, USA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$90K/yr - $117K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking an IT Cybersecurity Specialist (Policy and Planning/Information Security) for the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard. The role involves managing IT projects, optimizing IT systems, and ensuring service performance while providing recommendations for improvements.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Providing ongoing Information Technology (IT) system or service optimization and problem-solving support

Providing recommendations for possible IT improvements and upgrades

Reviewing service performance reports identifying any significant issues and variances, initiating, where necessary, corrective actions, and ensuring that all outstanding issues are followed up

Participating in the acquisition process as necessary; review existing funding levels, create purchase requests, receive goods and services

Managing contracts and monitor contractor performance, intervening as necessary to support completion of contract goals

Qualification

Federal Acquisition CertificationInformation Assurance ManagementSQLBudget PlanningProject ManagementCustomer ServiceAttention to DetailOral CommunicationProblem Solving

Required

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service

A one-year probationary period may be required

To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy

All selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation

This position requires a Secret clearance

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement

Applicants must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the federal or private sector

Specialized experience may include being a System Sustainment or Project Manager for HR & Payroll IT system such as Oracle PeopleTools/PeopleSoft

Running queries and modifying values of complex database structures using SQL

Applying standard techniques to support the collection of data for measurement, generate reports, and analysis of data to evaluate health of services

Planning and executing budgets and develop technical requirements for applicable contract documents

You must also have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, and Problem Solving

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education

Submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) from an accredited institution if qualifying based on education

Failure to provide required documents could result in elimination of consideration