Company Information
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Company Name: DEAFCYBERCON
Website: https://www.deafcybercon.us/

Job Information
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Job Title: Staff Interpreter
Job Type: Permanent
Address:
80 M St SE, Suite 100 
Washington , District of Columbia. 20003
United States

Job Description:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Are you a CODA, KODA, or SODA with a background in technology? Do you have
experience as a Sign Language Interpreter but are looking to do more? We're
looking for an American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter with a background in
technology and a heart for the deaf community. The right candidate will have
a chance to do something unique - advance your career in cybersecurity while
helping us build the next generation of deaf cybersecurity experts. You
should have command of ASL and information technology and enjoy learning. You
will be responsible to:

Interpret/transliterate spoken language using ASL or other manual sign
system, and vice versa, to facilitate communication between hearing and
deaf/hard of hearing individuals.

Work with team members and customers to gain understanding of relevant
cybersecurity concepts to better facilitate translation for deaf/hard of
hearing individuals. Work effectively in teams with other sign language
interpreters.

Work with multiple operating systems relevant to our customer environments
(Windows, Mac, Linux) and the similarities and differences in network traffic
generated in each.

Work with basic cybersecurity concepts and terminology such as the CIA triad,
industry best practices, risk, vulnerability, threat, attack vectors,
encryption, encoding, and various types of threat actors.

Maintain certification by completing continuing education units required by
the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID).

Maintain relevant cybersecurity certifications (e.g., Security+, Network+,
PenTest, CISSP, etc.)



Requirements:
COMPETENCIES (Non-physical skills and abilities)

Education/Experience/Required Knowledge

BA/BS degree in Information Technology, Network Engineering, Cybersecurity,
Information Assurance, or related field. Work experience or relevant industry
certification may be substituted for education.

Three years of experience as a sign language interpreter using ASL or other
sign system used by deaf individuals.

Technical signs or specialized vocabulary used in the field of cybersecurity.

Deaf culture, local deaf community, and resources for the deaf.

Completion of an accredited interpreter training program or equivalent.

Specialized equipment for the deaf and hard of hearing (such as TTY/VP).

Maintain certification by completing continuing education units required by
the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID).

Maintain relevant cybersecurity certifications (e.g., Security+, Network+,
PenTest, CISSP, etc.)

Intellectual Skills

Judgment  Able to formulate opinions based on legal and regulatory
guidelines.

Analytical  Skilled in using analysis to draw conclusions from data;
systematic and rational.

Accuracy Able to accurately interpret spoken language to sign language and
interpret sign to spoken language.

Interpersonal Skills

Emotional Intelligence. Demonstrate cultural sensitivity to, and respect for
a diverse population.

Persuasive Able to persuade or influence others with diverse and conflicting
opinions.

Self-Confident Able to act decisively as necessary to satisfy requirements.

Motivational Skills

Customer-Oriented Attentive and responsive to customer needs

Results-Oriented Identifies, confronts, and overcomes barriers to successful
completion of a task.

Organized Maintains organized work habits.




Resume Information
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Applicants should submit the following:: Resume, Cover Letter
Majors Desired:: Computing, Interpreting
Degree levels accepted:: Bachelor, Graduate

Application Information
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Email application materials to:: angela@deafcybercon.org