About this role
Job SummaryThis vacancy is for a Computer Engineer (Cybersecurity) that will serve as a technical expert in a wide range of technology and services in one or more of the following areas: telecommunications (including optical, wireless and wireline networking), advanced computers, computer science, software development, computer networking, information security, cybersecurity, encryption, mobile networking, satellite communication, networking infrastructure, or internet connected devices.
QualificationsBASIC REQUIREMENT- EDUCATION 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: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. 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. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following: 1. Professional registration or licensure -- Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT)1 , or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. Absent other means of qualifying under this standard, those applicants who achieved such registration by means other than written test (e.g., State grandfather or eminence provisions) are eligible only for positions that are within or closely related to the specialty field of their registration. For example, an applicant who attains registration through a State Board's eminence provision as a manufacturing engineer typically would be rated eligible only for manufacturing engineering positions. 2. Written Test -- Evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination or any other written test required for professional registration by an engineering licensure board in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico. 3. Specified academic courses -- Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and that included the courses specified in the basic requirements under paragraph A. The courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of an engineering program as described in paragraph A. 4. Related curriculum -- Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field, e.g., engineering technology, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a bachelor's degree in engineering, provided the applicant has had at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance. Ordinarily there should be either an established plan of intensive training to develop professional engineering competence, or several years of prior professional engineering-type experience, e.g., in interdisciplinary positions. (The above examples of related curricula are not all-inclusive). AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: To qualify at the GS-12 level, you must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal Service or its non-Federal equivalent performing the following: Conducting technical evaluations in at least one of the following: telecommunications systems, computer engineering technologies, cybersecurity systems, information security technologies, or related ICT/ICTS technologies, including reviewing technical specifications and system characteristics to identify potential vulnerabilities, risks, and mitigation approaches in support of regulatory or national security determinations; and Reviewing technical documentation, engineering data, or regulatory materials to support analytical or compliance determinations; and Preparing written technical summaries or findings and communicating results to internal stakeholders or technical reviewers in support of established program or regulatory requirements. To qualify at the GS-13 level, you must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal Service or its non-Federal equivalent performing the following: Conducting independent and complex technical evaluations across at least two of the following: telecommunications systems, computer engineering technologies, cybersecurity systems, information security technologies, or related ICT/ICTS technologies, involving assessment of technical specifications, system architecture, and operational characteristics to identify vulnerabilities, risk exposure, and mitigation approaches in support of regulatory or national security determinations; and Integrating and synthesizing technical findings from multiple sources (e.g., engineering documentation, regulatory submissions, industry data) to support higher-level regulatory or interagency decision-making; and Developing formal written technical analyses, recommendations, or position papers and communicating findings to internal leadership, interagency partners, or external stakeholders to support policy or regulatory outcomes. Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Occupational-Series Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience need not have been in the federal government. This experience need not have been in the federal government. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations e.g., professional; philanthropic, religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies; knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Major DutiesAs a Computer Engineer (Cybersecurity), you will perform the following duties: Conducts studies of telecommunications, computer engineering and science, information security and cybersecurity, and related technical data in terms of their potential for technology vulnerabilities and evaluates technical data to identify effective mitigation techniques and strategies. Prepares and contributes to technical analysis papers, agency position papers, reports, and briefing materials for escalation to interagency committees and to support interagency coordination and decision-making. Provides information and analysis of investigative cases to interagency parties. Develops, revises, and writes technical portions of agency guidelines that affect industries and other government agencies. Recommends appropriate integration of U.S. industry's economic/regulatory concerns into the Department's regulations. Represents the Office at interagency meetings and participates in advisory meetings, outreach activities, and discussions with government and industry experts to resolve issues and develop proposals regarding the inclusion or exclusion of specific technologies and services within the jurisdiction of the Department of Commerce. This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Computer Engineer (Cybersecurity) GS-0854-12/13, Full Performance Level (FPL:13) positions within the Department of Commerce in the same geographical location or local commuting area with the same qualifications and specialized experience.RequirementsYou must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position. This position requires a TOP SECRET/SCI CLEARANCE: Any required investigations and clearances must be completed before the selectee can be placed in the position. You must successfully pass a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. A probationary period may be required. Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/). If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing. Bargaining Unit Position: No Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE form 450): No Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expense: Will not be paid Drug Test Required: Yes - This position is subject to pre-employment drug testing and random drug testing thereafter.