IT Cybersecurity Specialist

**Duties**:
**This position is remote work (long distance remote) and telework eligible consistent with the Agency's telework and remote work program policy. Applicants who live within the local commuting area (i.e., a 50-mile or less radius from Glebe Road, Arlington VA (not driving distance)) are ineligible for local remote work and are expected to perform work onsite and may be eligible for telework in accordance with agency policy.**

Joining CISA means being part of the team focused on securing the Nation's physical and cyber infrastructure against threats to public health and safety, economy, and national security; we Defend Today, Secure Tomorrow. Within CISA, the Infrastructure Security Division (ISD) focuses on protecting critical infrastructure from all hazards by managing risk and enhancing resilience through collaboration with the critical infrastructure community, which includes private sector owners, operators, and employees; state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) officials; and other federal agencies.

The primary purpose of the position is to serve as an IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC) for the CISA Exercises, National Cyber Exercise Program. In this role, the incumbent is responsible for responsible for contributing to the section's efforts to build national capacity and capabilities to enhance the security and resilience of critical infrastructure through the planning and conduct of exercise programs in accordance with the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program. Typical work assignments may include:

- Developing and maintaining exercise support products and services, such as CISA Tabletop Exercise Packages (CTEPs);
- Assisting with developing and maintaining cybersecurity plans, strategy, and policy to support and align with organizational cybersecurity initiatives and regulatory compliance;
- Developing cybersecurity scenarios based on current and emerging technology, current adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures, and stakeholder exercise objectives;
- Collaborating with critical infrastructure owners and operators, IT security experts, and managers to support organizational cybersecurity objectives;
- Building relationships with key stakeholders, including senior managers across the government and private sector in the cybersecurity, threat analysis, incident response, risk management, and emergency management communities;
- Preparing decision papers, reports, and analyses on section/program activities for senior officials and policy makers.

**Requirements**:
**Conditions of Employment**:

- **You must be a U.S. citizen.**:

- **Complete the initial online assessment and USA Hire Assessment, if required**.
- All Federal employees are required to participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer for salary payments.
- DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
- You must be able to obtain and maintain a **Non-Sensitive /Moderate Risk** security clearance suitable for Federal employment as determined by a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.
- One-year probationary period may be required.
- This position may be designated as essential personnel. Essential personnel must be able to serve during continuity of operation events without regard to declarations of liberal leave or government closures due to weather, protests, and acts of terrorism or lack of funding. Failure to report for or remain in this position may result in disciplinary or adverse action in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations (5 U.S.C. 7501-7533 and 5 CFR Part 752, as applicable).

**Qualifications**:
**Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Basic Requirements AND Specialized Experience requirements as noted below. You may be considered for GS-2210 Series if you possess information technology related experience** **demonstrating each of the four required competencies**:

- **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, controv