Duties
This position is inherently governmental as it will determine AIT continuity of security and operations through strategy, implementation, policies, and guidance for the Infrastructure Services Branch within the I&O organization. The position will assist in the budget process for identifying and implementing national network strategy related technologies and assist in the evaluation of products and vendor solutions for network related technologies for security and connectivity.
This position within the Infrastructure Services Branch will provide operational administration and support for enterprise secure access services utilizing Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA), Zscaler Private Access (ZPA), and Zscaler Digital Experience (ZDX) within a federal government network environment. Responsibilities include maintaining platform availability, monitoring service health, and managing configuration settings that support secure internet access, zero-trust connectivity to internal applications, and end-user digital experience visibility. Ensure that platform configurations align with federal cybersecurity requirements, agency security baselines, and Zero Trust Architecture initiatives. Perform routine operational checks, validate service updates, and coordinate with network and security teams to maintain secure and reliable access for agency users, remote personnel, and mission systems.
Monitor and analyze network traffic, security logs, and operational alerts generated through Zscaler platforms to identify suspicious activity, policy violations, and emerging cyber threats impacting federal systems. Utilize Zscaler dashboards and log data to review web traffic patterns, application access behavior, and security enforcement actions such as malware blocking, SSL inspection results, and firewall events. Escalate or respond to security incidents in coordination with Security Operations Center (SOC) personnel while ensuring proper documentation and incident tracking. Support continuous monitoring initiatives required under federal cybersecurity frameworks by identifying anomalies, validating threat detections, and assisting in the investigation of unauthorized or high-risk network activity affecting government networks.
Incumbent will Troubleshoot complex network connectivity and user access issues affecting secure web browsing, private application access, and endpoint connectivity within Zscaler environments. Investigate problems involving authentication, client connector functionality, SSL inspection failures, application segmentation policies, and routing configurations that impact end-user access to mission-critical systems. Work closely with network engineers, identity management teams, and endpoint support personnel to isolate root causes and restore secure connectivity. Utilize diagnostics and performance insights from ZDX to identify latency, packet loss, or network path issues affecting user experience. Document troubleshooting procedures and resolutions to improve operational knowledge and support efficient resolution of future incidents.
Assist with the enforcement of agency security policies by validating rule effectiveness, reviewing policy impacts, and ensuring proper configuration of secure access controls. Support compliance and security assessment initiatives by maintaining policy documentation, assisting with audit preparation, and ensuring that configurations align with federal security frameworks and agency governance requirements related to network security. These Cyber Security duties will also include other disciplines within the Infrastructure Services Branch and not be limited to just Zscaler.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- US Citizenship is required.
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents).
- Designated or Random Drug Testing required.
Qualifications
To view the complete qualification standard, applicants should reference- U.S. Office or Personnel Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Information Technology (IT) Management Series 2210 (Alternative A):
Information Technology (IT) Management Series 2210 (Alternative A)
To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-H, FG/GS-10-12. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.
Specialized Experience is: Expertise utilizing Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA), Zscaler Private Access (ZPA), and Zscaler Digital Experience (ZDX) within a federal government network environment, along with high level network infrastructure concepts.
Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
If the Agency decides to interview any qualified employee on the selection list, then all on the list who are qualified must be interviewed. If the selection list is shortened to a best qualified list through a comparative process, then the best qualified list shall be considered to be the selection list.
Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.
Additional information
We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions.
Position may be subject to a background investigation.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements
This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.
As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA.
In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each Leadership and Management Dimension, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate.
Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the KSAs listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration.
Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.
Required Documents
Only supplemental documentation, e.g. transcripts or veteran's documentation will be accepted in combination with your on-line application. These documents must be uploaded or emailed to jennifer.a.lowery@faa.gov before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted documents should reference the announcement number.
If you are an FAA employee, you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement. You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.
If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/.
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.