IT Specialist Cyber Security (Developmental)

This is a developmental position description. The target level for this training assignment is Job# 4065 NFSr. IT Specialist (Cyber Security) Specialist. The incumbent performs developmental assignments under closer than normal supervision. Assignments become progressively more difficult until the full-performance level is reached. Non-competitive promotion to the target grade may be affected provided the incumbent is sufficiently experienced; meets all necessary qualification requirements for promotion to the target job; is performing the full scope of the major duties and is functioning under the supervisory controls stated in the position description task statement.

Under the lead of Sr. IT Specialist (Cyber Security) Specialist performs highly structured entry-level work assignments designed to develop broader and more in-depth knowledge and skill needed to perform higher-level assignments such as preparing reports monitoring and auditing IT system and performing assessments to existing IT Systems.

This position may also be responsible for occasionally providing off-hours support for change management and participate in on-call responsibilities. Upon completion of various development and support task assignments incumbent may be non-competitively promoted to an NF-04 Sr. IT Specialist (Cyber Security) Specialist.

Works independently leads security projects and collaborates with team members. Uses superior communication skills both verbal and written.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Residency Requirements: Non-U.S. nationals who are authorized to work in the U.S. and applying for any DHS position must have resided within the United States or U.S. territories for at least three of the last five years.
  Applicants may not be employed in the chain of command of their relatives.
• Males born after 12/31/59 and at least 18 years of age must be registered with the Selective Service System unless covered by an exemption under the Selective Service Law in accordance with 5 U.S. Code 3378. Selectee will be required to provide a written statement regarding his registration status unless he is exempted by this statute.
• Must satisfactorily complete a Federal Background check and all pre-employment requirements which may include but are not limited to background checks security clearances drug testing verification of employment history and any other requirements applicable to this position. Additionally you may be required to meet specific job-related qualifications or certifications as a condition of your employment.
• Drug-Free Federal Workplace: Mandates that (a) Federal employees are required to refrain from the use of illegal drugs; (b) the use of illegal drugs by Federal employees whether on or off duty is contrary to the efficiency of the service; and (c) persons who use illegal drugs are not suitable for Federal employment.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• Associates or Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Information Technology Cyber Security or a high school diploma/GED and three years of related experience.
• Active Security Certification
• DoW IT security experience and training
• Experience with incident response.
• Ability to routinely lift 10 lbs.

• Minimum two years experience providing information security support for comparable-sized organization(s).
• Working knowledge with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) NIST Special PublicationsA 800-37 and FISMA. or similar cyber security frameworks
• Experience with evidence gathering and forensic analysis.
• Familiarity with project management best practices.