IT Cyber Specialist (INFOSEC/NETWORK)

This vacancy is for a GS-2210-13/14, IT Cyber Specialist (INFOSEC/NETWORK) located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, COAST GUARD CYBER COMMAND 1790 CYBER PROTECTION TEAM in WASHINGTON, District of Columbia.

Qualifications: To qualify at the GS-13 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the federal or private sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis: Managing/configuring/troubleshooting Cisco routers and switches for enterprise networks. Expert Knowledge of key telecommunications concepts and protocols, e.g., IPsec tunneling (prefer knowledge of Site-to-Site VPN Tunneling using IPsec protocols). Applying network operations and protocols to operate in the cyberspace domain. Use/familiarity with Linux operating systems and command line, scripting languages such as bash and python and tools such as Splunk, Carbon Black, and Corelight. To qualify at the GS-14 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the federal or private sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis: Expert and practiced knowledge in applying IT security standards to government owned networks Comprehensive knowledge and/or experience in applying network operations and protocols to secure and operate the cyberspace domain Broad and practiced knowledge in Cybersecurity and IT laws, regulations and national policies and their effects on government authorities, Cyber operations that impact national priorities. Expert ability in configuring and utilizing network protection components, implementing and testing network infrastructure contingency and recovery plans. NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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.