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Information Technology Specialist (Security) (Direct Hire)

Huntsville, Alabama, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$110K/yr - $143K/yr

1+ years exp

NASA is seeking an Information Technology Specialist (Security) at the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL. The role involves serving as a Cybersecurity Watch Officer, utilizing data from various cyber defense tools to analyze events and lead the mitigation of threats within the network environment.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Creates and implements end-to-end cyber security operations playbooks based on technical cybersecurity expertise, applicable policies, and rules of engagement

Analyzes data/information from one or multiple cyber threat sources to respond to requests for information and to lead actionable NASA defensive cyber operations

Conducts analysis, interpretation, evaluation, integration, production, and dissemination of cybersecurity products including but not limited to briefings, white papers, and reports in support of the needs of enterprise

Develops cyber indicators to maintain awareness of the status of the highly dynamic operating environment. Collects, processes, analyzes, and disseminates cyber threat/warning assessments

Investigates, analyzes, and responds to cyber incidents within the network environment or enclave

Leads work shifts performing cybersecurity triage, monitoring and detection, event management, watch office, and cyber threat analysis to proactively monitor, detect, prevent security incidents; and reactively respond to, mitigate, and remediate

Utilizes in depth knowledge of Defensive Cyber Operations principles to track ongoing cyber threats against the NASA enterprise and respond to network/system breaches (actual or attempted intrusion, computer viruses, worms, Trojan horses, etc.)

Qualification

Cybersecurity measuresIncident responseSecurity operations centerIT security managementData analysisCustomer ServiceAttention to DetailOral CommunicationProblem Solving

Required

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

To qualify for GS-13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level

Analyzing intrusion alerts and their impacts, implementing cybersecurity measures, and facilitating the recovery of compromised systems

Serving as a watch officer in a 24x7x365 security operations center, overseeing enterprise cybersecurity monitoring and incident response activities

Implementing and monitoring IT security management tools and procedures, and evaluating compliance with policies and regulations

IF you are qualifying based on experience, 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

Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience

Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job

NASA prohibits the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted tool in drafting application and assessment responses

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.