Duties

The Information Technology Specialist (Network Services) is responsible for planning, implementation, testing, and administration of network security hardware and software, enforcing the network security policy and complying with requirements of external security audits and recommendations.
The Information Technology Specialist (Network Services) constantly researches the latest information technology (IT) security trends and technology to decide how to
best protect their organization.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide architecture, design, implementation, and administration for all network security applications and appliances such as Palo Alto Firewalls, Cisco Firewalls, etc.
• Managing, storing, and tracking Firewall changes and security logs.
• Following up on all vulnerability reports from the vendor and mitigating them in a timely manner.
• Provide engineering and design support for security products, the remote access solution, as well as maintenance for TIC components and VPNs.
• Provide support for the internal network security systems integration.
• Periodically, review and evaluate agency network security posture to improve any possible aspects.
• Participate in annual agency security audit as a network security expert.
• Documenting final enterprise architecture, network diagrams, and security best practices.
• Assist in analyzing, and tracking systems, networks, applications, and their vulnerabilities by reviewing scan reports and working with the relevant parties to get the vulnerabilities remediated.
• When a security instance occurs, cooperate with the SOC team to focus all efforts on solving the problem.
• Assist in the coordination, implementation, communication, and enforcement of the IT security policies procedures, and standards.
• Provide advice and guidance to the ISSO and other divisional security key stakeholders on how to improve IT security.
• Advise on the development and design of methodologies to conduct business case analyses of the information security infrastructure.
• Support the analysis, investigation, and closure of audit findings from FISMA security audits, the Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) and the Continuous Controls Assessment (CCA) engagements.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Please read this announcement in its entirety prior to submitting your application.

• You must be a US Citizen.
• You must be CCIE certified.
• You must be 18 years of age or older.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check. If selected, you will be sent instructions on obtaining fingerprints. Please note we are not able to reimburse any fees incurred for fingerprints.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance.
• Subject to drug testing
• Successful completion of one-year trial period.
• Direct Deposit - Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify at https://www.e-verify.gov/.
• All new employees are required to certify and submit a statement of understanding acknowledging adherence to the Peace Corps condition of employment prior to day 1 of employment with the Peace Corps.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

  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.

  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.

• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

  All required documents listed below, that are applicable to you, must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on 04/22/2024 (the closing date of this announcement).
  Your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which establish your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide any of these documents, your application will be marked as incomplete and disqualified from further consideration.
  1. Resume: All applicants must submit a detailed resume showing all relevant work experience (paid and unpaid) including job title and duties performed. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support your qualifications. The following information must be provided in your resume:

  • Full name and address of the employer;
  • Official position titles;
  • Start and end dates of your prior employment (including month, day, and year);
  • Work schedule (part-time, full-time, number of hours if intermittent);
  • Number of hours worked per week;
  • Salary;
  • If you are a current Federal employee or former Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series, and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-09);
  • A detailed list of duties & accomplishments; and
  • Any completed education and training (program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date).

  TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and disqualified from further consideration.
  If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
  2. Proof of Eligibility to Apply: Your application must include the documents which prove you are eligible to apply for the vacancy. You must meet the requirements of at least one of the authorities listed in the "Who May Apply" section of this announcement to receive further consideration.

  • Veterans Documents: If you are claiming a Veteran's Preference, you must attach all required documentation at the time of application. For more information regarding veterans' preference, please refer to FedsHireVets:
  • • A DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) form, specifically the Member #4 Copy, indicating dates and character of service and discharge type.
    • If you are a Veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more, you must submit a copy of your SF-15 (Application for 10-point Veterans Preference) AND a copy of your VA Letter stating your disability rating.
  • CCIE Certification: This position requires candidates to have an active CCIE certification. You must upload a copy of your certification with your application.

• How to Apply

  To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 04/22/2024 to receive consideration.

  • To begin, click "Apply Online" to create an account or log into your existing USAJOBS account.
  • Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package.
  • You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, the assessment questionnaire, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. Please ensure you click the "Submit My Answers" button to submit your application.
  • It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant. If more than one resume is received, only the last resume received and processed will be reviewed.
  • Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process so please plan appropriately. You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
  • Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.

  To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
  Your experience must be fully documented in your resume. See the "Required Documents" section of this announcement for more information on what you must include in your resume. Be clear and specific when describing your experience in your resume. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience.
  The Peace Corps is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.
  We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive culture. Our goal is to attract and develop the best and brightest from all lifestyles and backgrounds. The Peace Corps strives to create a culture of inclusion where individuals feel respected and are treated fairly in all aspects of differences. Our commitment is to make a difference in the lives of people around the world.
  The Peace Corps provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the hiring process, please notify the Office of Human Resources by calling 202-692-1200 or the Office of Civil Rights and Diversity on 202-692-2139. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation are made on a case-by-case basis.

  Agency contact information

  Peace Corps Jobs

  Email

  peacecorpsjobs@peacecorps.gov

  Address

  Office of the Chief Information Officer
  1275 First St. NE
  Washington, DC 20526
  US

  Next steps

  • If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position.
  • You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USAJOBS account and by going to the "My Account" tab and clicking on "Application Status". For a more detailed update of your application status, you may go to "more information" under the individual vacancy.
  • Applications will be reviewed once the vacancy announcement closes.
  • If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will be disqualified from receiving further consideration.
  • If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to the Selecting Official for further consideration.
  • USAJOBS has added an alert setting to their system to provide status updates for applicants. You can elect to activate the status updates from your USAJOBS profile at any point during the application process.
  • This is a federal civilian job in the Excepted Service. Peace Corps employees are paid on the Foreign Personnel (FP) pay scale.
  • Additional hiring needs may be filled through this vacancy.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

United States citizens.