Transportation Security Administration
Public Notice for IT CYBER SECURITY SPECIALIST (Direct Hire)
Transportation Security Administration, Annapolis, Maryland, United States, 21403
Overview
The primary purpose of this IT Cybersecurity Specialist position is to serve as a key advisor responsible for developing, securing, managing, operating, and maintaining mission-critical IT systems for assigned organizations and/or geographical location(s) by making recommendations on software and hardware implementation approaches, developing, delivering, and supporting IT systems and services. Duties
Designs and develops software solutions free of cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Continuously tests software solutions to ensure they remain free of emerging cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Performs adaptive maintenance on software solutions to remediate cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Addresses security implications in the software acceptance phase including completion criteria, risk acceptance and documentation, common criteria, and methods of independent testing. Communicates complex technical requirements effectively with executives from the private sector and U.S. Government officials from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), TSA, and other Federal, state, and local agencies. Drives ongoing technical support services for the Transportation Security Agency (TSA) application program including integration design and integration of complex IT systems and infrastructure. If interested, please email your resume to: & reference “Announcement Vacancy Number 12802499”. Requirements
Conditions of employment
You must possess U.S. Citizenship or be a U.S. National. You must have reached the minimum age (18) at the time of application. Selective Service registration is required. You must complete a favorable Background Investigation (BI). You must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance. Disclosure of your financial information is required. If you fail to meet the conditions of employment or any other pre-employment requirements, such as missing any of the scheduled appointments, the hiring agency may rescind their tentative offer of employment. Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for TSA to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions. 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 Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change. Qualifications
FOR ALL IT POSITIONS:
To qualify, you must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. Attention to Detail – Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Customer Service – Works with clients and customers 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 to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information; 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. SV-I Pay Band (GS-13 equivalent):
One year of specialized experience equivalent to SV-H Pay Band or GS-12. Specialized experience MUST include all the following: Experience applying agile methodology to design, test, and implement solutions to meet end-user needs. Experience developing software using modern tools and methods including git-based version control, CI/CD, test driven design (TDD), and integrated DevSecOps platforms (e.g. GitLab, GitHub). Experience delivering frequent software releases that deliver business value, reduce maintenance complexity, and solve security vulnerabilities. Promotes cybersecurity awareness and ensures compliance with FISMA by incorporating cybersecurity requirements, technologies, and processes into all projects and activities. SV-J Pay Band (GS-14 equivalent):
One year of specialized experience equivalent to SV-I Pay Band or GS-13. Specialized experience MUST include all the following: Experience applying agile methodology to design, test, and implement solutions to meet end-user needs. Experience training teams to develop software using modern tools and methods including git-based version control, CI/CD, TDD, and DevSecOps platforms (e.g. GitLab, GitHub). Experience leading teams of software developers to deliver frequent software releases that deliver business value, reduce maintenance complexity, and solve security vulnerabilities. Promotes cybersecurity awareness and ensures compliance with FISMA by incorporating cybersecurity requirements, technologies, and processes into all projects and activities. Credit for experience is based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited proportionally. Volunteer experience is eligible for credit where applicable. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. You must meet the qualification requirements for this position no later than the closing date of the vacancy announcement. If interested, please email your resume to: & reference “Announcement Vacancy Number 12802499”. Additional information
Eligibility to apply for other Federal positions: TSA is an Excepted Service agency. DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy and to pass a background investigation. DHS uses E-Verify. For more information, see DHS Careers and related benefits sections. More than one position may be filled from this announcement. Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits details are available on the DHS Careers site.
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The primary purpose of this IT Cybersecurity Specialist position is to serve as a key advisor responsible for developing, securing, managing, operating, and maintaining mission-critical IT systems for assigned organizations and/or geographical location(s) by making recommendations on software and hardware implementation approaches, developing, delivering, and supporting IT systems and services. Duties
Designs and develops software solutions free of cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Continuously tests software solutions to ensure they remain free of emerging cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Performs adaptive maintenance on software solutions to remediate cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Addresses security implications in the software acceptance phase including completion criteria, risk acceptance and documentation, common criteria, and methods of independent testing. Communicates complex technical requirements effectively with executives from the private sector and U.S. Government officials from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), TSA, and other Federal, state, and local agencies. Drives ongoing technical support services for the Transportation Security Agency (TSA) application program including integration design and integration of complex IT systems and infrastructure. If interested, please email your resume to: & reference “Announcement Vacancy Number 12802499”. Requirements
Conditions of employment
You must possess U.S. Citizenship or be a U.S. National. You must have reached the minimum age (18) at the time of application. Selective Service registration is required. You must complete a favorable Background Investigation (BI). You must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance. Disclosure of your financial information is required. If you fail to meet the conditions of employment or any other pre-employment requirements, such as missing any of the scheduled appointments, the hiring agency may rescind their tentative offer of employment. Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for TSA to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions. 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 Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change. Qualifications
FOR ALL IT POSITIONS:
To qualify, you must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. Attention to Detail – Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Customer Service – Works with clients and customers 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 to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information; 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. SV-I Pay Band (GS-13 equivalent):
One year of specialized experience equivalent to SV-H Pay Band or GS-12. Specialized experience MUST include all the following: Experience applying agile methodology to design, test, and implement solutions to meet end-user needs. Experience developing software using modern tools and methods including git-based version control, CI/CD, test driven design (TDD), and integrated DevSecOps platforms (e.g. GitLab, GitHub). Experience delivering frequent software releases that deliver business value, reduce maintenance complexity, and solve security vulnerabilities. Promotes cybersecurity awareness and ensures compliance with FISMA by incorporating cybersecurity requirements, technologies, and processes into all projects and activities. SV-J Pay Band (GS-14 equivalent):
One year of specialized experience equivalent to SV-I Pay Band or GS-13. Specialized experience MUST include all the following: Experience applying agile methodology to design, test, and implement solutions to meet end-user needs. Experience training teams to develop software using modern tools and methods including git-based version control, CI/CD, TDD, and DevSecOps platforms (e.g. GitLab, GitHub). Experience leading teams of software developers to deliver frequent software releases that deliver business value, reduce maintenance complexity, and solve security vulnerabilities. Promotes cybersecurity awareness and ensures compliance with FISMA by incorporating cybersecurity requirements, technologies, and processes into all projects and activities. Credit for experience is based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited proportionally. Volunteer experience is eligible for credit where applicable. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. You must meet the qualification requirements for this position no later than the closing date of the vacancy announcement. If interested, please email your resume to: & reference “Announcement Vacancy Number 12802499”. Additional information
Eligibility to apply for other Federal positions: TSA is an Excepted Service agency. DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy and to pass a background investigation. DHS uses E-Verify. For more information, see DHS Careers and related benefits sections. More than one position may be filled from this announcement. Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits details are available on the DHS Careers site.
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