IT Cybersecurity Specialist (DATAMGT)

Full Job Description

This vacancy is for a GS - 2210 - 11, IT Cybersecurity Specialist (DATAMGT) located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, OAKLAND BUSINESS OPERATIONS SECTION OAKLAND, CA.

To qualify at the GS-11 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level in the federal 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.

Providing technical support and assistance for computer-aided design (CAD) and geospatial information system (GIS) hardware and software; or assisting with the maintenance and management electronic document and data management systems.

Monitoring contractor compliance with contract requirements, performance standards, and service level agreements.

Assisting with maintenance and controlling content on external internet web pages; or assisting with implementing data governance and records management; or assisting with managing and administering data, permissions, and user access.

Assisting with hardware maintenance, optimization, and troubleshooting of server hardware and software; or assisting with patches, and configurations to ensure operational performance; or assisting with applying cybersecurity principles to protect system integrity.

Assisting with the maintenance of IT hardware, peripherals, and software applications; or assisting with system deployment and implementation activities.

NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or related applicable assessment) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

NOTE: Education can 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. Major Duties:

You will serve as an IT Cybersecurity Specialist (DATAMGT) and be responsible for the administration of IT systems; oversees the administration of databases, performs system analysis and management, and contracting officer representative in support of the CEU mission.

Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.

Typical work assignments include: Providing technical expertise in Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Geospatial Information System (GIS) hardware and software.

Managing the document database and overseas the uploading of documents and files related to construction and design contracts.

Serving as Contracting Officers Representative (COR) for Computer Aided Design and Document management (CADD) services contract, which provides CADD production work to support engineering design workload.

Ensures the most effective use of available information system tools to create job aids and provide training to CEU Office to achieve consistent results and to configure appropriate settings for software and hardware.

Performing IT work involved to maintain the functionality, security, and availability of systems, such as hardware maintenance, optimization, and troubleshooting server hardware and software.

Managing data, permissions, and collaboration platforms on CEUO's SharePoint/MS Teams pages and contents of external internet webpage.

Monitoring system performance using appropriate performance-monitoring tools.

Training staff on proper workstation and peripheral computer equipment use and providing technical guidance on approved database management systems, spreadsheets, word-processing, and other software applications.

Assisting with configuration, upgrade, and maintenance of IT hardware, peripherals, and software applications to ensure optimal system performance.

Identifying and specifying business requirements for new or upgraded computer hardware and peripheral equipment.

Mandatory training is required which must be successfully completed and other training may occur as necessary for success in the position.

The incumbent must obtain and maintain a Contracting Officer Representative certification for COR duties. Certification must be completed within 6 months after entry into position.

IT Competencies: 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.

Technology Application Teaching Others Data Management Oral Communication Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application.

Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments.

Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis.

If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision.

You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement.

To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation Information