Summary As an Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist, you will serve as a technical expert supporting Southeastern Power Administration (SEPA). This is NOT a remote position. You will have to physically report to the office in Elberton, GA. Responsibilities As an Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist, you will perform the some of the following: Provide in-depth and independent technical advice, guidance, expertise, and recommendations to DOE senior leaders and acts as a technical lead over federal and contractor IT professionals providing cybersecurity support and services. Ensure continuity in operations and the rigorous application of advanced cybersecurity principles, methods and practices to ensure optimal effectiveness in detecting, evaluating and preventing threats to DOE networks and systems. Serve as a leader or member on various standing information technology management boards, committees and working groups, as well as ad-hoc groups convened by DOE offices. Plan and coordinate the development and implementation of cybersecurity requirements, including serving as the lead for projects, tasks, working groups, and daily activities with responsibility for analyzing, managing or performing work necessary to plan, design, develop, test, implement, integrate, maintain, or modify IT systems to meet cybersecurity standards. Prepare and provide briefings to leadership on assigned programs and projects; review, prepare and coordinate correspondence, reports, memoranda, directives, regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to assigned technical areas; and furnish information in response to inquiries regarding DOE policy and guidance on cybersecurity. Develop and maintain a high level of awareness and understanding of cybersecurity and security concerns and issues, such as processing environmental and architecture, trends, and technical problems. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. This employer participates in the e-Verify program. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation. May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period. Employees serving on a probationary or trial period may be terminated at any time during the probationary or trial period for performance, conduct, or business-related reasons in the interest of Federal service. In accordance with Executive Order 14170, applicants are encouraged to respond to the four short, free-response, essay questions in the questionnaire. Answers to these questions are not scored or rated. Your answers will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration. Department of Energy (DOE) employees participating in the OPM or DOE Deferred Resignation Program (DRP) are not eligible to apply for this announcement. DRP participants are not considered active DOE employees because they have agreed to separate from the agency. (Participants who resigned, are no longer DOE employees.) Position is subject to random drug testing. You must pass pre-employment drug testing. Security clearance and associated requirements: The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Q-level clearance which includes the ability to successfully pass an initial drug test and continuing random drug testing. The position may require regular and recurring overtime. Overtime may be required on short notice to include nights, holiday and weekends in support of related mission requirements. Occasional travel of up to 5-10% annually is required, with overnight travel possible during all or part of that time. The duties of this position may require the incumbent to be placed in a 24/7 on call status on a rotational basis. On call status on a rotational basis is anticipated to be approximately 25% of the year. While in an on-call status the incumbent must remain with 30 minutes of their residence. This position is designated as Emergency Essential. Qualifications Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: https://www.opm.gov/policy. BASIC REQUIREMENTS: For all 2210 positions, individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled. 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. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: In addition to the above basic requirements, a qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year (52-weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level [GS-12] in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as having ALL of the following: Applying Linux based cyber solutions and tools such as Tenable Nessus Security center, Nessus Manager, Splunk, Splunk ES, Forescout eyesight and/or others; AND Applying Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), Risk Management Framework (RMF) or other cyber risk management frameworks, Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), Center for Internet Security Benchmarks (CIS), or North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Critical Information Protection (CIP) standards to collect and produce evidence in support of audits and accreditations. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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. Time-in-Grade: Current career or career-conditional GS employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional GS employees, who have a break in service of less than one year, are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of Federal experience at the next lower grade, with few exceptions outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b). Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to current career or career-conditional federal employees applying for a Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications. Education For this position, education cannot be substituted for experience. Additional Information This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE. For general information on government-wide Telework polices visit: www.telework.gov. Applicants may request Reasonable Accommodation (RA) when applying or competing for a job due to a medical condition or to exercise religious beliefs. If you need reasonable accommodation in the application or selection process, please contact the Agency Contact listed on this vacancy announcement. If selected, you may be required to complete a one-year supervisory probation period. Promotion Potential: This position is at the full performance level. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized. This position is not part of a bargaining unit.
