IT Cybersecurity Specialist (Infosec) - Recent Graduate

Full Job Description

The recent graduates program targets individuals who have graduated recently from qualifying educational institutions or programs.

To be eligible, applicants must apply within 2 years of degree or certificate completion, except for veterans precluded from doing so due to their military service obligations, who will have up to 6 years after degree or certificate completion.

Successful applicants will be placed in a dynamic, career development program. In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the three requirements described below.

Eligibility Requirement: Are you a individuals who have obtained a qualifying Associates, Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, Doctorate, Vocational or Technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution, within the previous 2 years.

OR Are you a veteran (as defined in 5 U.S.C.

2108) who were unable to apply within 2 years of obtaining a qualifying Associates, Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, Doctorate, Vocational or Technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution due to their military service obligation.

Veterans have a full 2-year eligibility period to apply upon his/her release or discharge from active duty. The eligibility period for veterans must be within 6 years of degree completion.

You MUST provide your DD-214 to support this claim.

Basic Requirement: In addition meeting the eligibility requirement above, your resume must also demonstrate the following competencies as well as the qualifying experience below: Attention to Detail - experience reviewing my own information technology-related work or data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency with standards.

My work or the data that I produce is typically reviewed by my supervisor or another colleague Customer Service - experience having brief contact with customers to provide information about available information technology products and services and providing customers with standard products or routine services to address information technology needs Oral Communication - experience informing my supervisor and other IT staff of the status of information technology systems, projects, or daily operations, including the status of information technology systems, projects, or daily operations, including the communication of basic technical information to a non-technical audience Problem Solving - identifying or selecting from a number of alternatives to address routine information technology-related issues by gathering and applying information from standard sources that provide a limited number of solutions Qualifying Experience: Your resume must describe at least one year of experience that demonstrates the competencies necessary for immediate success in the position.

Experience refers to any paid or unpaid experience, including volunteer work and Military service, that would be considered equivalent to work normally performed at the next lower grade level in the federal service.

GG-05 - Qualifying experience is define as: Applying foundational IT security principles under direct supervision including assisting with the testing of security controls, documenting routine system checks, and applying basic, predefined procedures to protect data and information systems.

GG-07 - Qualifying experience is define as: Providing consultation and instruction on complex database and file accessing techniques, search strategies, database security procedures, and testing techniques.

GG-09 - Qualifying experience is define as: Independently preparing, testing, and implementing plans, establishing test criteria, and data to ensure that all program modules and outputs are tested for completeness and accuracy.

Please Note: *****Candidates must describe how they meet the qualifying experience within the body of their resume.

*****Veterans - DD-214 are required, and will render an ineligible rating if not submitted. *****Transcripts are required along with proof of degree conferral, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50.

The absence of this information will result in an ineligible rating. Major Duties:

• As a participant in the Recent Graduates Program, you will receive both formal and on-the-job training to develop the required knowledge and skill to successfully perform the duties of the position.
• Perform duties that involves ensuring the confidentiality, integrity and availability of systems, networks and enhancing information systems security programs, policies, procedures and tools.
• Perform in-depth analysis of automated systems to accomplish design and programming assignment.
• Provide Business and Network technical analysis support for Network Performance Data Engineering Branch.