IT Cybersecurity Specialist (Net/Inf)

Join our team as an IT Specialist, focusing on cybersecurity and network operations. We are seeking dedicated professionals to ensure the security, efficiency, and reliability of our information technology infrastructure.

• *Core Competencies (Required for all applicants):**
• **Attention to Detail:** Ensure IT programs comply with cybersecurity policies and standards.
• **Customer Service:** Interpret IT security guidelines to meet user needs.
• **Oral Communication:** Effectively communicate organizational security policies to stakeholders.
• **Problem Solving:** Develop effective solutions for cybersecurity and IT challenges.
• *Minimum Qualification Requirements:**
• *For GS-11 Level:**
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level, performing duties such as:

* Providing technical direction for local area networks (LAN). * Researching and testing new end-user computing devices and software. * Applying security practices (e.g., firewalls, intrusion detection) to network systems. * Operating and maintaining servers and LANs, with an understanding of MAN/WAN.

• or A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education in a relevant field.
• or A combination of specialized experience and graduate education.
• *For GS-12 Level:**
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level, performing duties such as:

* Integrating security protocols and risk management throughout the IT system lifecycle. * Collecting and interpreting network traffic patterns to ensure network availability and quality of service. * Performing diagnostic routines on networked equipment using advanced tools. * Providing server administration and management for local area networks.

• *Additional Requirements:**
• Current federal employees must meet Time-in-Grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).
• Qualifying experience includes both paid and unpaid (volunteer) work.