Caecommunity is hiring: IT Cybersecurity Specialist in Washington

This position is located in the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), IT Security Division (ITSD). This position develops strategic plans that advance OJP's cybersecurity posture and then delivers hands-on technical support in that same area. Basic Entry Requirements : Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate. Individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. 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, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance. Specialized Experience: Applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level. Specialized experience is experience which is in or related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Examples of specialized experience include: Managing operations and running a combined on-prem/cloud SOC, ensuring the effective monitoring, detection, and response to security incidents. Aligning and fulfilling broad security governance requirements in coordination with agency/organization counterparts. Developing and implementing SOC strategies and best practices, aligning them with industry standards regulations, frameworks, and customer experience requirements. Building and communicating Zero Trust security modernization strategies and overseeing threat intelligence gathering and analysis, staying updated on emerging threats and trends to enhance the organization's defensive capabilities. Overseeing cybersecurity incident response in one or more hybrid cloud environments, with duties that include all five portions of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, Recover). Providing guidance on how to architect/design, leverage, and operate, various operational platforms, including Identity, Credential, Access Management (ICAM), Security Information and Event Management, and Security Orchestration, Automation & Response (SIEM/SOAR), and Privileged Access Management solutions as well as be a catalyst to accelerate capabilities for an integrated Zero Trust future. Managing and optimizing security technologies, including SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint security solutions, and other SOC tools, to maximize their effectiveness. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. #J-18808-Ljbffr