As a Cybersecurity Cloud Expert with the Cybersecurity and Privacy Division, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Cybersecurity Standards and Engineer office you will provide security systems and tools management related to the cloud technologies and play a vital role in protecting NASA's data. You will also investigate and analyze existing cloud structures and creating new and enhanced security methods that will enhance the security of cloud-based environments.

Duties

Duties described below are at the full-performance level. Duties assigned at a lower grade level will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of selected employee. Providing, managing, and utilizing Cloud platform services from Amazon, Microsoft, and Google. Creating, developing and/or maintenance of policies, standards, baselines, guidelines, and procedures as well as ensuring compliance of cloud service providers. Gain/maintain knowledge of the enterprise's security goals as established by NASA stated policies, procedures, and guidelines, and to actively work towards upholding those goals. Advising in the planning and design of enterprise security architecture. Evaluating new and possible cloud vendors on security features and advise the Strategic Sourcing Specialist on those that meet organizational security standards and policies. Coordinating and collaborating with the Cybersecurity Chief Engineer, the Cybersecurity Chief Architect, and Service Line Integration and providing guidance and recommendation on implementing controls to meet federal cybersecurity requirements. Working with the Cybersecurity Chief Engineer to document the Application Programming Interface (API) across the various Cloud Providers that can be used to monitor and measure Cybersecurity compliance with NASA and Federal requirements. Responsible for automating security controls, data and processes to provide improved metrics and operational support. Interpreting security and technical requirements into business requirements and communicate security risks to relevant stakeholders ranging from business leaders to engineers.

Requirements

• This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• Position subject to pre-employment background investigation or higher level clearance. Investigation/Clearance may differ and be required based on the duties/location-NASA Center requirements.
• You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement
• Financial Disclosure, Drug Testing, and/or the Travel Requirements for this position may differ and be required based on the duty location/NASA Center requirements.
• This position may require a one year probationary period

Qualifications

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. To qualify for GS-13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level: Working as a team member to prepare and present status/staff reports and correspondence to managers in standard customer support recommendations and procedures. Collaborating with project teams, application owners, and other Information Security teams on information security controls; Providing advice on security strategies, processes, response and technologies to security operations and other teams. To qualify for GS-14, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level: Providing written and oral communication techniques sufficient to develop and deliver briefings, project papers, status/staff reports, and correspondence to managers to foster understanding and acceptance of findings and recommendations; Counseling project teams, application owners, and other Information Security teams on information security controls; Identifying guidance and cybersecurity solutions on security strategies, processes, response and technologies to security operations and other teams. AND IF you are qualifying based on experience, you MUST also 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 (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. Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address NASA Headquarters 300 E St SW Washington, DC 20546 US
• Name: NASA Shared Services Contact Center
• Phone: 1-877-677-2123
• Email: [email protected]