Summary

The Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a Cybersecurity Senior Specialist. The complete vacancy announcement and application can be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/J5NY. This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST on the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.

This job is open to

• The public
  
  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

Provides functional and/or technical skills for the assigned cybersecurity unit. Supports the unit's work effort as required in preparing materials for collaborating with other sections,
divisions, departments, and vendors to gather and disseminate information. Contributes to the unit's work effort as required in preparing analysis and materials for providing expert level
support in the assigned area of cybersecurity to SAA IT security branch staff, other SAA technical staff, SAA procurement staff, and other division or departments; and for identifying and resolving critical and complex issues in the assigned unit. Supports the unit's work effort as directed in providing leadership to the unit's project teams and contractors. Work includes helping to develop plans, assignments, and coordination of work efforts. Supports the unit's work effort to develop governing policies, standards, and procedures. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• For conditions of employment and citizenship requirements, please visit the job announcement on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/J5NY.

Qualifications

Required Work Experience

• Five to seven years of progressively responsible experience within a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)-type environment.

Skills and Abilities

• Determining how a cybersecurity system should work.
• Preserving evidence integrity according to relevant standards.
• Using incident handling methodologies.
• Troubleshooting and diagnosing cyber defense infrastructure anomalies and work through resolution.
• Assessing security controls based on cybersecurity principles and tenets.
• Conducting investigations and developing comprehensive reports.
• Evaluating the adequacy of security designs.
• Tuning sensors.
• Using protocol analyzers.
• Collecting data from a variety of cyber defense resources.
• Securing network communications.
• Recognizing and categorizing types of vulnerabilities and associated attacks.
• Protecting a network against malware. (e.g., NIPS, anti-malware, restrict/prevent external devices, spam filters).
• Sourcing data used in intelligence, assessment and/or planning products.
• Applying cybersecurity and privacy principles to organizational requirements.
• Designing incident response for cloud service models.
• Applying techniques for detecting host and network-based intrusions.
• Interpreting network tool information.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of cybersecurity and privacy principles.
• Knowledge of cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
• Knowledge of authentication, authorization, and access control methods.
• Knowledge of vulnerability information dissemination sources.
• Knowledge of incident categories, incident responses, and timelines for responses.
• Knowledge of intrusion detection methodologies and techniques.
• Knowledge of network attacks.
• Knowledge of insider threat investigations, reporting, investigative tools, and laws/regulations.
• Knowledge of adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures.
• Knowledge of collection management processes, capabilities, and limitations.
• Knowledge of types of cyber-attacks and attack stages.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and statutes.
• Knowledge of encryption methodologies.
• Knowledge of signature implementation impact for viruses, malware, and attacks.
• Knowledge of cloud service models.
• Knowledge of malware analysis concepts and methodologies.
• Knowledge of packet-level analysis using appropriate tools.
• Knowledge of penetration testing principles, tools, and techniques.
• Knowledge of intrusion detection and prevention system tools and applications.

As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant's proficiency in key areas relevant to the role.

Working Conditions

• Sedentary.
• To meet the needs of the US Senate, the person in this position will be required to work extended hours, outside normal business hours, which includes but may not be limited to holidays and weekends, as necessary
• To meet the needs of the US Senate, the person in this position will be required to be on call, or report on-site on a rotation, as needed by SAA.

Security Clearance

• This position requires that the applicant obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Government security clearance.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens in order for the SAA to submit your application for a security clearance.

Continuous Learning & Development

We believe in nurturing talent. With access to advanced training modules, workshops, and seminars, your growth journey is our top priority.

Education

High School Diploma, GED.

Additional information

The Sergeant at Arms is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the requirements of Senate rules, regulations, and applicable Federal Laws.

This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Decisions to grant reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Please email employment@saa.senate.gov with "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject line.

No moving, relocation or pre-employment travel expenses will be paid for this position, or while in application for this position.

• 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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application will be evaluated by a panel on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Highly qualified candidates may be interviewed and a reference check conducted.

• 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.
  
  You may be required to serve a probationary period. Subject to background/security investigation.
  
  
  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
  
  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
  schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
  
  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
• How to Apply
  
  All applicants must apply for jobs online using this link: https://sen.gov/J5NY. Paper application materials, resumes and attachments that are sent via email, mail or brought in-person will not be considered or accepted. All applicants MUST attach their documents to the online employment application.
  
  Agency contact information
  
  Email
  
  employment@saa.senate.gov
  
  Address
  
  U.S. Senate Sergeant at Arms
  
  SH-142 Hart Senate Office Building
  
  Washington, DC, Washington, DC 20001
  
  Next steps
  
  Qualified candidates will be contacted directly.
• 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
  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

You may be required to serve a probationary period. Subject to background/security investigation.


If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

All applicants must apply for jobs online using this link: https://sen.gov/J5NY. Paper application materials, resumes and attachments that are sent via email, mail or brought in-person will not be considered or accepted. All applicants MUST attach their documents to the online employment application.

Agency contact information

Email

employment@saa.senate.gov

Address

U.S. Senate Sergeant at Arms

SH-142 Hart Senate Office Building

Washington, DC, Washington, DC 20001

Next steps

Qualified candidates will be contacted directly.

Fair & 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
• Criminal history inquiries
• Financial suitability
• Selective Service
• New employee probationary period
• Signature and false statements
• Privacy Act
• Social security number request