U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
IT Specialist (Security)
Pay104,604.00 - 135,987.00 / year
LocationRemote
Employment typeFull-Time
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Job Description
- Req#: 821610400
- Serves as the senior technical contact for the daily operation of the CMS security operations center (SOC).
- Leads, collaborates, and contributes towards advancing both traditional and emerging technology solutions that permits security, business, integration/modernization of existing technology solutions.
- Develops and maintains capabilities for security automation, process improvement, visibility and transparency, including integration of cloud services and capabilities.
- Oversee, streamline and improve efficient and effective operation of the CMS Security Operations, incident monitoring, handling, and reporting. Improves program effectiveness through use of KPI’s or other performance measures.
- Designs and implements continuous monitoring/detection capabilities including scanning hosts, scanning networks, network components, workstations and other devices.
- You must be a U.S. Citizen or National to apply for this position.
- You will be subject to a background and suitability investigation.
This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Office of Information Technology(OIT), Division of Cyber Threat and Security Operations (DCTSO).
As a IT Specialist (Security), GS-2210-14, you will provide advanced technical subject matter expertise for the design, architecture, engineering, implementation, and operations of enterprise CMS Cybersecurity Incident Center (CCIC).Duties
Requirements
Qualifications
ALL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.
Your resume must include detailed information as it relates to the responsibilities and specialized experience for this position. Evidence of copying and pasting directly from the vacancy announcement without clearly documenting supplemental information to describe your experience will result in an ineligible rating. This will prevent you from receiving further consideration.
I 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 that I possess each of the following four competencies:
(1) Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
(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.
(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.
(4) Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
In order to qualify for the GS-14, you must meet the following: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one year (52 weeks) of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal government, obtained in either the private or public sector, to include:
1) Leading cybersecurity risk incident response or monitoring capabilities for environments that include cloud hosting platforms (e.g., Amazon Web Services (AWS) or Microsoft Azure), or applications, or web services, or network traffic to support business goals;
2) Evaluating emerging cybersecurity threats to determine or mitigate risks; and
3) Coordinating a pilot (test) program or implementing a new project/program from inception to completion.
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.
Click the following link to view the occupational questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12626360About the company
The United States Department of Health and Human Services, also known as the Health Department, is a cabinet-level executive branch department of the U.S. federal government with the goal of protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services. Its motto is "Improving the health, safety, and well-being of America". Before the separate federal Department of Education was created in 1979, it was called the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare.