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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Public Notice for Direct Hire Computer Engineer Cybersecurity

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Newark, New Jersey, us, 07175


Duties

The CDC utilizes Direct/Expedited Hire Authorities to fill vacancies in a variety of occupations. This vacancy is a

REPOSITORY

of applications. Duties and responsibilities vary and may increase according to the grade level of the position. Applications may be periodically referred to hiring managers both during the open period and after the closing date. Because of the large number of applications anticipated, applicants' status will not be updated.

This public notice will be used to fill the positions listed below at multiple grade levels and locations.

Computer Engineer (Cybersecurity)

: Grades GS-12 through GS-15

Applicant Expiration:

Applications will expire 4 months after submission/resubmission. To remain eligible for consideration, reapplying is required.

Duties may include but are not limited to:

Serving as a Computer Engineer specializing in the application of advanced theories, concepts, principles, and processes in computer engineering.

Ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, networks, and data through the planning, analysis, development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of information system security program policies, procedures, and tools within and across the enterprise.

Reviewing IT security programs to assess overall compliance with cybersecurity plans and policies, as well as their alignment with business requirements.

Collaborating with other engineers and scientists to design and develop specific computerized applications and/or new methodology.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

US Citizenship is required.

Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.

May be subject to a Background/Security Investigation.

Security clearance level may differ from the position announced when certificates are shared.

CDC participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). If selected, CDC will determine your employment eligibility using your social security number.

Direct deposit is required.

One-year probationary period may be required.

This position may be subject to a Collective Bargaining Agreement.

This public notice may be used to fill supervisory or managerial positions and selectees may be subject to 1 year supervisory or managerial probationary period.

Positions may be filled as permanent or term appointments.

This position may be subject to the OGE Financial Disclosure requirements of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (P.L. 95-521).

In accordance with Executive Order 12564 of September 15, 1986, The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

A. Degree: Engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics.

OR

B. Combination of education and experience: college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering.

Minimum Qualifications:

GS-12:At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service.

GS-13:At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service.

GS-14:At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service.

GS-15:At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service.

How to Apply

This is an

OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT

and will remain open until 01/30/2025. To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section.

Required Documents

Resume

Transcripts (if applicable)

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/ Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)

Agency contact information

CDC HELPDESKPhone (770) 488-1725Email HRCS@CDC.GOV

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