This position is located in the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), Office of the Director (OD), National Institutes of Health (NIH). The incumbent serves as an Information Technology (IT) Specialist (Information Security) and technical resource for Cyber Security Operations and Threat Mitigation & Incident Response team, and reports to the manager of Cybersecurity Operations and Threat Mitigation & Incident Response.

Duties

Assists with development of the policies, procedures, and program activities related to cybersecurity operations. Supports Incident Response efforts and providing situational awareness and other Information Security matters. Collaborates on Cyber Threat Intelligence and Counterintelligence activities, and high impact issues and incidents at the Agency level. Participates in educational efforts and seminars on information security operations, other information security matters, regulations, best practices, and other procedures appropriate to the NIH environment. Maintains strong relationships with internal and external organizational groups. Supports and is highly involved with but not limited to the following activities: Large incident coordination and response, 24x7x365 Cyber Security Operations, Cyber Threat Hunt, Cyber Threat Intelligence; Digital Forensics; Content Development (Including SIEM, correlation searches and detection signatures); Cyber counterintelligence and Insider Threats; Red/Blue/Purple Teaming; Law enforcement support and investigations; AND Cloud Security Operations and Incident Response development and integration.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance.
• If selected, you will be tested for illegal drug use; and during employment you will be subject to random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident drug testing. Employment is contingent on a negative drug test result.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for an Information Technology Specialist (Information Security), GS-2210 position at the GS-13 level, you must have IT related experience demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience obtained in either the private or public sector, and/or completion of specific, intensive training that demonstrates all of the following four competencies: 1. Attention to Detail - is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail; and 2. 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; and 3. 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; and 4. Problem Solving - identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. AND One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector typically gained in the IT field or through performing IT related tasks such as: Developing, implementing, evaluating or leading IT security/cyber defense programs of an organization both on premise and in cloud-hosted physical and virtual environments; Participating in areas such as cyber incident coordination and response; Proactively enhancing the security posture of the organization's network assets by utilizing IT Security enterprise tools such as: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), patch, vulnerability, anti-virus/anti-malware, active directory and asset management systems; Proactively remediate IT security vulnerabilities; AND Analyzing network activity, examine traffic flow, and detect unauthorized activity and installing modifications to secure and enhance the confidentiality and integrity of hosting services. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12356806

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Jeanira Johnson
• Email: [email protected]