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USAJOBS · 6 hours ago

Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist - Direct Hire Authority

Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job), USA

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$122K/yr - $192K/yr

1+ years exp

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Security Clearance Required

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Responsibilities

Manages cybersecurity programs and provides authoritative advice and counsel to contacts on security implications, current and proposed IT policies and procedures, and infrastructure.

Conducts in depth analysis of statutory requirements and compares existing directives to assess the degree of change necessary to comply with newly formed requirements.

Serves as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) and cybersecurity expert to support cybersecurity programs or fully functional cloud capabilities.

Develops and establishes mechanisms that are designed to address and resolve technical and security related data and cloud computing problems and issues for the enterprise.

Applies Agile Project Management (APM) methodologies that include scope management, system boundary definition, iteration management and metrics and dashboards applications that are tailored to the full technology lifecycle projects.

Qualification

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Information Security PrinciplesCybersecurity PrinciplesIT Project ManagementSecurity ComplianceCloud ComputingTechnical Communication

Required

U.S. Citizenship is required.

Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.

Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.

Have IT-related experience demonstrating EACH of the four competencies AND specialized experience listed below:

Attention to Detail - experience reviewing my own information technology-related work or data and have been responsible for reviewing the work of others to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency with standards.

Customer Service - developing and maintaining relationships with customers, anticipating and assessing the current and future information technology needs of customers, and developing or identifying information technology products or services that are tailored to meet customer needs.

Oral Communication - briefing senior-level management and IT staff on the status of information technology systems, projects, or daily operations, including the communication of complex technical information to a non-technical audience.

Problem Solving - identifying alternatives to address unique, highly complex, or sensitive information technology-related issues. I have anticipated information technology-related problems and have identified and evaluated potential sources of information to generate alternative solutions.

Have at least 1 full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service which provided you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.

Experience managing all aspects of security for a portfolio of several IT systems, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and standards.

Experience coordinating with internal and external teams to implement and document security controls, enhancing the overall security posture of IT systems.

Experience briefing senior officials or their designated representatives on system security status, upcoming work, challenges, and accomplishments.

Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience managing all aspects of security for a portfolio of several IT systems, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and standards.

NOTE: In order to qualify for this position, your experience MUST be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate.

There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-14 position.