Network Security Lead
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Job Location:
Washington, AR - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 143913 - 187093
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
As the Network Security Lead you will manage the Network Security Program and provide ongoing security operation support.
Location of position:
The Office of GSA IT Security Operations Division (ISO)
1800 F St. NW Washington DC 20405
The Security Operations Divisionis responsible for providing real-time operational security through SOC and enterprise network security capabilities.
We are currently filling one vacancy but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.
As a Network Security Lead you will perform the following duties:
- Incorporating modern network infrastructure capabilities (i.e. Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Software-Defined Wide Area Networks (SD-WAN) Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP) Software-Defined Networks (SDN) etc.).
- Working with a team to analyze the customer current network architecture in conjunction with Zero Trust assessment findings to recommend future-state network architecture design for the agency.
- Providing assistance in implementing system security requirements for both internal and external networks as well as multi-cloud environments.
- Providing support and guidance in constructing designing integrating and configuring cybersecurity and network monitoring.
- Providing expert advice to the Director of Division. Representing the Division and OCIO in meetings with other GSA entities; and GSA in meetings with representatives of industry other agencies public organizations etc. to resolve problems develop joint policies/standards; analyze select and implement IT security products/services/solutions; and exchanges information regarding areas of technical expertise.
Conditions of employment
- US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
- Meet all eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date.
- Register with Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959
- Direct Deposit of salary check to financial organization required.
If selected you must meet the following conditions:
- Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years a political Schedule A Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
- Serve a one year probationary period if required.
- Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level).
- Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee. We will use the Department of Homeland Securitys e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment.
Qualifications
For each job on your resume provide:
- the exact dates you held each job (from month/year to month/year)
- number of hours per week you worked (if part time).
If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g. Peace Corps Americorps) we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.
The GS-14salary range starts at $143913per year.
If you are a new federal employee your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.
To qualify you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13level or higher in the Federal service and have IT-related experience demonstrating EACH of the four competencies below:
IT SPECIALIST COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:
- Attention to Detail -This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant investigates and evaluates state of the art technology of the industry.
- Customer Service -This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant confers with users to evaluate the effectiveness of or identify the need for computer programs or management systems.
- Oral Communication -This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant persuades others to take particular course of action or to accept findings recommendations changes or alternative viewpoints.
- Problem Solving -This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant identifies and accommodates technology and resource constraints.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
In addition to the Basic Requirements listed above you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13in the Federal service.
Specialized experience is experience applying advanced network and cybersecurity conceptsincluding Zero Trust and modern software-defined architecturesto analyze design and modernize large-scale enterprise networks. Experience implementing complex security requirements across internal external and multi-cloud environments and integrating cybersecurity monitoring and management tools. Experience providing authoritative technical guidance to senior leadership and collaborating with cross-functional partners to resolve complex security and architecture challenges.
Education
Note: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information visit:
Additional information
Candidates will not be hired based on their race sex color religion or national origin.
Applicants are encouraged to make their resume searchable in their profile. This willallow Federal hiring specialists and hiring managers across agencies to find their resume as part of agency recruitment campaigns or staffing searches.
Relocation-related expenses arenotapproved and will be your responsibility.
On a case-by-case basis the following incentives may be approved:
Recruitment incentive if you are new to the federal government
Relocation incentive if you are a current federal employee
Credit toward vacation leave if you are new to the federal government
Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area as needed; through other means; or not at all.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
You will have access to many benefits including:
- Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans)
- Life insurance coverage with several options
- Sick leave and vacation time including 11 paid holidays per year
- Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan)
- Flexible work schedules
- Transit and child care subsidies
- Flexible spending accounts
- Long-term care insurance
- Training and development
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Key Skills
- IDS
- Network security
- Active Directory
- Tcp/IP
- LAN
- Routers
- Windows
- Access Control
- Information Security
- Linux
- Troubleshoot
- Intrusion Detection
- Juniper
- Security Devices
- Dns
