IT Cybersecurity Specialist (PLCYPLN-INFOSEC)

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. 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. Specialized experience may include the following: Using standard procedures to implement engineering changes at an enterprise level. Use government publications including Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), National Security Agency (NSA), and United States Coast Guard (USCG) guidance combined with technical expertise to recommend, evaluate, and implement security standards and configurations for network transport systems and hardware in collaboration with IT engineers and Information Assurance (IA) personnel. Use recognized project management methodologies to prepare, plan, and execute project milestones and report progress. Provide product support oversight of support activities to ensure compliance. Participate in collaborative IT teams in a matrixed environment and integrated product teams focused on organizational strategic issues and initiatives. Develop cost estimates for products and services in support of budgeting, forecasting, and industry quote comparison. In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirement, you must also have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the competencies listed 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. 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 - Has the capability to encourage and facilitate cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit, and works collaboratively with others to achieve shared goals. Technical Competence - Uses knowledge acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform your job. Works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to your role, and advising others on technical issues. 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.