IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC), GS-2210-13 (DIRECT HIRE)

This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), United States Coast Guard (USCG), Cyber Command (CGCC), Assessment and Authorization (A&A) located in Alexandria, Virginia.

Overview

• Accepting applications

• Open & closing dates

  06/09/2025 to 06/13/2025

  This job will close when we have received 50 applications which may be sooner than the closing date.

  
  
• Salary

  $120,579 – $156,755 per year

• Pay scale & grade
  

  GS 13

• Location

  2 vacancies in the following location:

  • Alexandria, VA
  
  
• Remote job
  

  No

• Telework eligible
  

  No

• Travel Required

  25% or less – You may be expected to travel for this position.

  
  
• Relocation expenses reimbursed

  Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.

• Appointment type
  

  Permanent

• Work schedule
  

  Full-time

• Service
  

  Competitive

• Promotion potential
  

  13

• Job family (Series)
• Supervisory status
  

  No

• Security clearance
• Drug test
  

  Yes

• Position sensitivity and risk
• Trust determination process
• Financial disclosure
• Bargaining unit status
• Announcement number

  20250529-41884-6955-CA-DHA

  
  
• Control number
  

  838357300

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Duties

You will serve as an IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC), GS-2210-13 (DIRECT HIRE), Risk Management Framework Security Analyst, providing mission-critical assessments for Operational Technology (OT), as well as assessments and validations for CG Information Systems (IS) that are in on-premise and cloud environments used to carry out CG missions involving the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, networks, and data through the planning, analysis, development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of information systems security programs, policies, procedures, and tools.

Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include:

• Serve as Risk Management Framework (RMF) Security Analyst providing critical assessments and validation of Information Systems.
• Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments to identify vulnerabilities, risks and protection required for the implementation of Security Controls.
• Ensure the application of information security/information assurance policies, principles and practices are correctly implemented for all CG OT/IT services.
• Assist in the development and review of policies and procedures to ensure Information Systems reliability and accessibility.
• Conduct security validations, or comprehensive assessments of the management, operational, and technical security controls in CG IS and Cloud IS.

Mandatory training is required which must be successfully completed and other training may occur as necessary for success in the position.

The following is a list of certifications that are required for the position: Information Assurance (IA) Certification, Information Assurance Managerial (IAM) Level 3, and Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program, preferably Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) within 6 months of entering the position.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Selective Service System: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt (see http://www.sss.gov/).
• Completion of a one-year probationary period may be required.
• Suitable for Federal employment determined by background investigation.
• Required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final Top-Secret/SCI security clearance. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Successfully pass a pre-employment screening.
• You must submit to a pre-employment drug test. This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) and is subject to random testing
• This position requires occasional travel away from normal duty station. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• Successful completion of all training and regulatory requirements as identified in the applicable training plan. Required to sign a statement of understanding regarding the certification requirements and maintaining the appropriate certifications.
• All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit.

Qualifications

Basic Requirement: Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC), GS-2210-13 position:

Your resume must have IT-related experience in the federal service or private sector demonstrating the following four competencies, as defined below.

• 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.
• 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.

AND

In addition to meeting the basic IOR, you must also have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the federal service or private sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work.

Specialized experience must include the following:

• Perform network security monitoring, threat hunting, threats detection within Information Technology (IT) environments;
• Apply advanced analytical techniques and methodologies to analyze data flow needed to determine potential and actual intrusions;
• Evaluate the need for risk and vulnerability assessment to provide technical advice, guidance and recommendations on Risk Management Framework (RMF)/Information Assurance (IA) issues;
• Employ advance knowledge in the design of security policies and specific systems security programs using a comprehensive, integrated, and systematic application of multiple automation security disciplines to develop an optimum automation security posture; and
• Collaborate with external/internal customer to ensure IT strategic planning and project management activities improves the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, networks and data.

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.
Click on the following link to view occupational requirements for this position:
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.

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.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement.

Student Loan – Selectee(s) for this position who are newly appointed to a permanent or term position may be eligible for student loan repayment up to $10,000 (pre-tax) for one calendar year. More than one loan may be repaid if the combined repayments do not exceed $10,000. Receipt of this incentive will require a three-year service agreement.

Additional information

E-Verify
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 , including your rights and responsibilities.

Fair Chance Act
The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Homeland Security and its Components from requesting an applicant’s criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with and certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to Caroline.Adams@uscg.mil.

Suitability Statement
If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an , 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.

Shared Certificates Statement
Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.

Special Employment Consideration
The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. , , , and possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for the application and hiring process, please contact 1(888)992-7387. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Visit

• Benefits
  

  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .

  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

  
  
  

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualification requirements for the position. Under the provisions of direct hiring authority, rating, ranking and veterans’ preference does not apply; therefore, your responses to the questionnaire will not be used to determine a scored rating. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications in the job opportunity announcement, will be referred for selection consideration. While veterans’ preference does not apply in Direct Hire Authority (DHA), preference eligible are encouraged to submit their supporting documentation (DD-214 stating disposition of discharge or character of service, VA letter, SF-15, etc.).

Applicants applying as CTAP or ICTAP candidates, and are determined CTAP or ICTAP eligible, must exceed the minimum qualification requirements to be referred under this selection priority placement program by attaining at least a rating of well-qualified. For those deemed eligible and who meet the minimum qualifications, we will compare your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation. CTAP/ICTAP eligibles who are not determined well-qualified will not be referred under the CTAP/ICTAP selection priority placement program; however, will be referred for selection consideration with other minimally qualified applicants.

You will be evaluated on the following competencies, please do not provide a separate written response.

• Information Assurance
• Information Resources Strategy and Planning
• Internal Controls/Integrity
• Product Evaluation
• Technical Competence

Veterans’ preference does not apply. Preview the job questionnaire .

• Benefits
  

  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .

  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

  
  
  
• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have – whether you’re a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you’re eligible under their policies.

  A complete application consists of the following:

  
  
  

  Resume showing relevant experience; cover letter optional. Your resume must list your educational and work experience including the dates (mm/dd/yy) of each employment along with the number of hours worked per week. Do not include any personally identifiable information (PII) i.e., home address, social security number, date of birth or photo in your resume. Inclusion of PII will remove your resume from further consideration.

  If applying under CTAP/ICTAP your resume may be used to validate that you are well-qualified. Your resume should also indicate your citizen the Selective Service System if you are a male born after 12/31/59.

  
  
  

  Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) documentation.

  CTAP and ICTAP Eligibles: CTAP and ICTAP candidates will be eligible for selection priority if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a rating of well-qualified. Information about CTAP and ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management’s Career Transition Resources website at: .

  
  
  

  CTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents: A copy of your RIF separation notice, a copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating, a copy of your most recent SF-50 “Notification of Personnel Action”, noting current position, grade level, and duty location, any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.

  
  

  OPM must authorize employment offers for former or current Political Appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information. Submit proof of your former or current status, such as your SF-50. Please see

  
  
  

  NOTE: You will not be considered if you fail to provide all required documents.
  Are you a current or former federal employee? Submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action that demonstrates your eligibility for consideration, e.g., length of time you have been in your current grade; your highest grade held; your current promotion potential and proof of permanent appointment if applying based on an interchange agreement. Examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, within-grade increases and accessions.

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  
  
  

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from .

  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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