IT CYBERSECURITY SPEC (SYSADMIN) with Security Clearance

Duties You will serve as an IT CYBERSECURITY SPEC (SYSADMIN) and be responsible for planning and performance measurement, providing analysis, advice, and recommendations on matters pertaining to requirements for the Coast Guard Cryptologic Enterprise (CGCE). Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments in: * Develop and document systems administration standard operating procedure * Troubleshoot hardware/software interface and interoperability problems * Check system hardware availability, functionality, integrity, and efficiency * Identify threat vulnerabilities Requirements Conditions of Employment All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Key Requirements: * Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. * Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See www.sss.gov * A one-year probationary period may be required. * Suitable for Federal employment determined by background investigation. * This position requires a Special Sensitive clearance. * This is not a Bargaining Unit position. * Time in Grade requirement must be met by the closing date of the vacancy. * Security Requirements: This position must undergo and pass a Counterintelligence Polygraph. * Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the applicant fails to report to the scheduling drug test appointment. This is a Testing Designation Position (TDP). * All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit. Qualifications I have one year of information technology related experience in the federal service or private or public sector demonstrating the following four competencies, as defined: * 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. To qualify at the GS-13 grade level, in addition to the four competencies above, applicants must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the federal 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. 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 must include the following: * Installing, configuring, and updating hardware and software * Establishing and managing user accounts * Conducting backup and recovery tasks * Implementing operational and technical security controls 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. 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. Additional information Any Offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Personnel Management guidance and U.S. Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change. Due Weight Due weight will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3). Consideration will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards as an indicator of quality of prior experience; no points will be assigned. 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 E-Verify , 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 5 U.S. Code 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R 920.201 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 . Suitability Statement If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment , 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. Recruitment/Relocation incentives/PCS may be authorized. 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 qualifications for the position. If you meet the minimum qualifications stated in the job opportunity announcement, we will compare your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation to your responses on the scored occupational questionnaire (True/False, Yes/No, Multiple Choice questions). Your resume and/or optional cover letter must support your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire, or your score may be lowered. The best qualified candidates will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be invited for an interview. The assessment questionnaire is designed to measure your ability in the following competencies: * Information Assurance
* Information Systems/Network Security
* Technical Competence To preview the announcement questionnaire, click here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12655111 Do NOT include the following types of information in your resume: * Social Security Number (SSN) * Date of Birth (DOB) * Photos of yourself (if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position) * Personal information: such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc. Required Documents Resume showing relevant work/volunteer experience, education, and training. Include the start and end dates (from month/date/year to month/date/year) and the number of hours per week worked/volunteered. SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (if applicable for Time in Grade and/or Eligibility): * Most recent SF-50 if you are a current or former Federal employee; AND * An SF-50 showing your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. * Award 50's do not provide sufficient information. Examples of appropriate SF-50's include: * Within grade increases at the highest grade held; Promotions with an effective date more than one year old; or * SF-50's at the highest grade held with an effective date more than one year old. Veterans' preference documentation (Member Copy 4 of DD-214, Revised October 2013 SF-15 https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf15.pdf and VA letter, if applicable. NOTE: The revised October 2013 SF-15 is the latest copy and all others are not usable. Please see Feds Hire Vets for detail. * Veterans claiming 5 point veterans' preference must submit legible Member 4 Copy DD214(s) indicating Character of Service. * 30% Disabled Veterans must submit their Member Copy 4 DD-214(s), which includes Character of Service, and VA Disability Letter with percentage of disability OR documentation of disability determination from a br