USAJOBS · 16 hours ago
CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (CYBER OPERATIONS & INCIDENT RESPONDER)
Bethesda, Maryland, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$144K/yr - $187K/yr
1+ years expThe U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist (Cyber Operations & Incident Responder) to lead the agency's cybersecurity program. The role involves assessing and implementing cybersecurity plans, coordinating incident responses, and developing policies to prevent cybersecurity violations.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Monitoring agency network activities and cyber incident response activities. Analyzing evidence of suspicious behavior to identify and report events that occur or may occur within the network to protect the information, systems, and networks from threats. Advising top-level management on immediate and long-term measures that must be taken in accordance with the level of risk involved, including exploring new concepts and technologies
Analyzing cyber events and the network environment to find trends, patterns, or anomaly correlations that indicate more serious attacks or future threats. Developing new policies, procedures, standards, methods, techniques, and solutions to highly complex technical issues; evaluating the impact of technological change; and recommending proactive measures to contain identified incidents
Reviewing data collected from various cyber defense tools (e.g., Intrusion Detection System (IDS) alerts, firewalls, network traffic logs) to analyze events within the operating environment and identify and mitigate threats and deter future security attacks. Responds to security alerts indicating possible cyber events
Performing real-time cyber defense incident handling (e.g., forensic collections, intrusion correlation and tracking, threat analysis, and direct system remediation) tasks to support the agency’s Cyber Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT)
Performing malware and system forensic analysis. Capturing and analyzing network traffic associated with malicious activities using network monitoring tools. Correlating incident data and develops cyber defense reports for top-level management review
Evaluating and recommending the acquisition of IT security tools. Installing and configuring new hardware, software, and peripheral equipment to support IT security tools in accordance with agency standards
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship Required
A background investigation is required
Must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal Service
Experience applying cyber security and privacy principles used to manage risks related to the use, processing, storage, and transmission of information or data
Experience in Azure Cloud security
Experience in incident response and handling methodologies
Knowledge of NIST Special Publications (e.g., SP 800-53, SP 800-37, etc.)
Experience in vulnerability identification, scanning, management and remediation
Ability to communicate complex information, concepts, or ideas in a confident and well-organized manner through verbal, written, and/or visual means
Must meet the IT-Related proficiency level for all four of the competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, Problem Solving
Benefits
Paid vacation
Sick leave
11 paid holidays per year
Life and health insurance
Long Term Care insurance
Dental and vision insurance
Flexible spending account program
Retirement savings and investment plan similar to 401(k) (Thrift Savings Plan)
Flexible work schedules
Transit subsidies
Fitness center
Employee assistance and wellness programs
Company
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