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Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Security Specialist in Columbus, Ohio

Summary Who May Be Considered: U.S. Citizens Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) eligible Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligible View common definitions of terms found in this announcement. Responsibilities Typical work assignments include: Responsible for the analysis and development of the integration, testing, operations, and maintenance of systems. Perform security reviews, identify gaps in security architecture, and develop a security risk management plan. Provide cybersecurity guidance to leadership. Frequently assists organizations in assessing the impact of implementing and sustaining a dedicated cyber defense infrastructure. Tests, implements, deploys, maintains, reviews, and administers the infrastructure hardware and software that are required to effectively manage the computer network defense service provider network and resources. Monitors network to actively remediate unauthorized activities. Shares strategies, based on emerging threats, needs and gaps with FSLTT officials to facilitate the development and improvement of local policies, procedures, and directives related to critical infrastructure protection programs. Assess key critical infrastructure through high level coordination with FSLTT officials responsible for critical infrastructure protection. Serves as an advisor to FSLTT and private sector officials on security and resilience policies, assessments, and measures to protect nationally and regionally significant critical infrastructure. Serves as a technical authority with regards to findings and recommendations from these assessments, which have a direct influence on investment decision-making and facility security and resilience enhancements. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. citizen. Selective Service - Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service see http://www.sss.gov/ All Federal employees are required to participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer for salary payments. DHS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities. You must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance suitable for Federal employment as determined by a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. One-year probationary period may be required. This position may be designated as essential personnel. Essential personnel must be able to serve during continuity of operation events without regard to declarations of liberal leave or government closures due to weather, protests, and acts of terrorism or lack of funding. Failure to report for or remain in this position may result in disciplinary or adverse action in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations (5 U.S.C. 7501-7533 and 5 CFR Part 752, as applicable). This position has been identified as a drug testing designated position (TDP) for purposes of the CISA's Drug-Free Workplace Program. All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to a drug test to screen for illicit/illegal drug use prior to receiving a final offer of employment. A final offer of employment is contingent upon a negative drug test result. After appointment, you may be subject to periodic random drug testing. This is a full time telework position. The employee's home address will be the official duty station. However, this position is ineligible for remote work. Due to frequent travel requirements, selectee duty location must reside within 50 miles of the location identified in this announcement (Columbus, OH) by Entry on Duty. Locality pay will be based on the duty location. Travel required 5 days per month. Incumbent must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Qualifications To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required experience for the respective grade level in which you are applying. You qualify for the GS-13 grade level, if you have: EXPERIENCE: At least one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level (or equivalent) performing the following duties: Develops, directs and conducts analyses and evaluate studies through security and resiliency assessments, and reviews and interprets application of security directives and program changes on infrastructure security and resilience; and Plans, coordinates, and conducts complex critical infrastructure security and resilience assessment activities, including the generation of Protective/Resilience Measure Indices based on industry standards, identifying vulnerabilities, and presenting recommendations to corporate executives to mitigate risk; and Serves as a technical authority with regards to findings and recommendations from these assessments, which have a direct influence on investment decision-making for facility security and resilience enhancement. You qualify for the GS-14 grade level, if you have: EXPERIENCE: At least one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level (or equivalent) performing the following duties: Advise critical infrastructure owners and operators on methods to improve security plans and reduce risk factors; and Plan analysis and consultation to owners and operators of critical infrastructure that directly influence the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and activities within state and local government and private sector operations to improve security and resilience; and Organize and conduct security assessments, surveys and analyses of critical assets, systems, and facilities to develop measures and influence adoption of such measures by the asset owner to enhance overall infrastructure security and resilience capabilities. 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. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional Information Other incentives may be authorized. If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. This position has been designated excluded from bargaining unit representation under the national security provision of 5 U.S.C. 7112(B)(6). When entering a federal job at a grade level lower than the highest promotion potential level, you may be promoted to more complex duties and work more independently, as your career progresses. NOTE: Career ladder promotions are not automatic, and all eligibility and qualifications requirements must be met in order to progress to the next grade level. Reasonable Accommodation Requests: This agency provides reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified applicants and employees with a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, unless to do so would create an undue hardship to the agency (29 CFR 1614.203 (2017)). If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the CISA Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility (OEDIA) by sending an email to CISAReasonableAccommodation@cisa.dhs.gov with the subject line, "Reasonable Accommodation Request @ CISA." In the email itself, you must include your name, vacancy announcement number(s), and state your intent to seek a reasonable accommodation. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis. For more information or inquiries, please contact the CISA Reasonable Accommodation Program at CISAReasonableAccommodation@cisa.dhs.gov. Current or Former Political Appointees: 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. Shared Certificate: When CISA completes their selections, the remaining list of qualified candidates may be shared with other Federal agencies who are hiring for similar positions. You will have an opportunity to opt-in if you would like your name, application materials, and assessment results shared to be considered for employment with other Federal agencies. There is no guarantee of further consideration, and you can continue to explore other job opportunity announcements.

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