IT Specialist Cyber Security; Developmental

IT Specialist Cyber Security (Developmental) FT – 6744

Full Time 30-40 hrs CSC Headquarters, Chesapeake, VA, US

This is a developmental position description. The target level for this training assignment is Job# 4065 NF-2210-04 Sr. IT Specialist (Cyber Security) Specialist. The incumbent performs developmental assignments under closer than normal supervision. Assignments become progressively more difficult until the full-performance level is reached. Non-competitive promotion to the target grade may be affected provided the incumbent is sufficiently experienced; meets all necessary qualification requirements for promotion to the target job;

is performing the full scope of the major duties and is functioning under the supervisory controls stated in the position description task statement.

• Under the lead of Sr. IT Specialist (Cyber Security) Specialist, performs highly structured entry-level work assignments designed to develop broader and more in-depth knowledge and skill needed to perform higher-level assignments such as preparing reports, monitoring, and auditing IT system, and performing assessments to existing IT Systems.
• May be responsible for occasionally providing off-hours support for change management and participate in on-call responsibilities. Upon completion of various development and support task assignments, incumbent may be non-competitively promoted to an NF-04 Sr. IT Specialist (Cyber Security) Specialist.
• Works independently, leads security projects and collaborates with team members. Uses superior communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

You will be evaluated for this position based on how well you meet the qualifications below. Your resume/application must demonstrate the required experience/education.

• Minimum:
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security or a high school diploma/GED and three years of related experience.
• Active Security + Certification.
• DoW IT security experience and training.
• Experience with incident response.
• Ability to routinely lift 10 lbs.
• Preferred (in addition to the minimum):
• Minimum two years’ experience providing information security support for comparable-sized organization(s).
• Working knowledge with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS), NIST Special Publications 800-53, 800-53A, 800-37 and FISMA or similar cyber security frameworks.
• Experience with evidence gathering and forensic analysis.
• Familiarity with project management best practices.

• Paid Annual and Sick Leave
• Holiday Pay
• Pension Plan
• 401k Savings Plan
• Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Tuition Assistance

• Residency Requirements:
  Non‑U.S. nationals, who are authorized to work in the U.S. and applying for any DHS position, must have resided within the United States, or U.S. territories, for at least three of the last five years.
• Selectee will be required to participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer as the Standard method of payment for payroll and travel purposes.
• Males born after 12/31/59 and at least 18 years of age must be registered with the Selective Service System, unless covered by an exemption under the Selective Service Law, in accordance with 5 U.S. Code 3378. Selectee will be required to provide a written statement regarding his registration status unless he is exempted by this statute.
• Must satisfactorily complete a Federal Background check and all pre-employment requirements, which may include, but are not limited to, background checks, security clearances, drug testing, verification of employment history, and any other requirements applicable to this position. Additionally, you may be required to meet specific job-related qualifications or certifications as a condition of your employment.
• Applicants may not be employed in the chain of command of their relatives.
• This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

All candidates will be considered without regard to any non‑merit factor such as race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status.