IT Cybersecurity Specialist

We are seeking a highly qualified and motivated individual to serve as an IT Cybersecurity Specialist/Security Engineer in the GSA Office of Inspector General (OIG) Information Technology Division, supporting the operations and maintenance of the cyber defense suite of the OIG. This position will report directly to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). We are currently filling one vacancy in Washington, DC, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

Qualifications: The GS-13 salary range starts at $121,785 per year. If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected. To qualify, you must meet the following requirements: Have IT-related experience demonstrating EACH of the nine IT Specialist competencies AND one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service as described below: IT SPECIALIST COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS: 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. Decision Making - Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change. Information Management - Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information; organizes and maintains information or information management systems. Interpersonal Skills - Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations 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. Teamwork - Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals. Technical Competence - Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues. Technical competence includes sufficient knowledge and skills in IT security as defined by the specialized experience requirements outlined for this position. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Specialized experience is: Working independently or in a team with work relating to systems engineering with Windows servers, Virtualization, Routing and Switching, Databases, Firewalls, Virtual Private Networking, Windows and Linux Operating systems, and SASE products. Providing technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to management and other technical specialists on critical IT issues - including information security. Experience with Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) Applying security requirements such as the Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 (FISMA), Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP), NIST 800-53, and other applicable federal requirements for assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring. Interpreting and applying policies, procedures, and strategies that govern the planning and delivery of IT services. Managing network scans, log reviews, IDS configurations, and AV/Malware flags Experience with security analysis toolsets, information security concepts, principles and practices Configuring and managing firewalls, intrusion detection systems, anti-virus software, data encryption, and other industry-standard techniques and practices at an enterprise level.