IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)

Summary About the Position: This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. This position will be filled at either Rosslyn, VA; Charleston, SC; or San Antonio, TX. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to the Federal service. Student Loan Repayment may be authorized. Relocation Incentive may be authorized. Recruitment Incentive may be authorized. Advanced In-Hire may be authorized. Advanced Leave Accrual may be authorized. Learn more about this agency Duties Serves as an expert consultant for functional teams to assist them in anticipating, identifying, evaluating, mitigating, and minimizing risks associated with information technology (IT) systems’ cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Advises system designers and system administrators about the consistency of proposed cybersecurity strategies with regulatory and policy directives. Provides expert assessment of proposed design measures’ feasibility, based on broad knowledge of parameters imposed by the IT infrastructure and operations. Serves as the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM), providing network/computer security and risk management planning, strategic planning, management, and technical oversight. Negotiates and settles matters involving significant complex technical issues, programmatic requirements, or controversial issues and leads consensus building among stakeholders who have diverse and often conflicting interests. Develops, implements, maintains, and refines an integrated program of guidance, goals, standards, plans, procedures, and criteria for the assigned cybersecurity functional areas and associated programs. Employs a variety of means (e.g., emails, training classes) to facilitate team members’ current and continuing awareness of the need to incorporate IT security into all aspects of the work. Evaluates procedures and measures in place to safeguard mission-essential IT operations to prevent unauthorized access to equipment, facilities, material, and information and protect against espionage, terrorism, sabotage, damage, and misuse. Requirements Conditions of employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Must be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Top Secret Clearance Level with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access. This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing. This is a Defense Acquisition Workforce (AWF) position. The incumbent must meet the DoDI 5000.66 requirements for Engineering and Technical Management, Practitioner Career Level II Certification within 5 years. This position requires Information Assurance Manager Level III. As a condition of employment, employee shall obtain and maintain the proper certification for the Cybersecurity position as required in the DoDM-8140.03 within 6 months. This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter. 10% or less travel required. Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirement for IT Specialist (INFOSEC), NH-04: Specialized and Other Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Experience evaluating proposed new or modified IT systems, networks, or software designs for potential security risks; 2) Experience leading information system security compliance projects to ensure systems meet required authorization standards for operational use; AND 3) Experience managing the implementation of enterprise information security programs in accordance with risk management frameworks. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (NH-03). The specialized experience must include, or be supplemented by, information technology related experience (paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training, as appropriate) which demonstrates each of the four competencies, as defined: (1) Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: leading others by setting the standards for the quality of work, even in the most difficult and/or high pressure circumstances; reviewing and editing work completed by others to ensure that the quality of work meets acceptable work standards. (2) Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: using expertise and experience to address complex problems, questions, or complaints; anticipating customer needs and modify the team's work activities, processes, and practices to meet these needs; collaborating across team and outside of own team to organize planning sessions that elicit ideas for improving customer service and support. (3) Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: clearly explaining and defending complex ideas, appropriately adapting to each audience's level of knowledge; actively listening and clarifying points when presenting highly complex and controversial findings; using well-constructed, fact-based arguments to persuade stakeholders/officials to take action on suggestions for improvement. (4) Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: providing precedent setting solutions to unique problems not previously encountered; helping team make decisions which are complicated by the number and nature of existing policy, guidelines, and organizational goals; identifying the root causes of problems; developing systemic solutions to address them and prevent them from reoccurring. Practitioner (Formerly Level II) Back to Basics Update: This is a DOD Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for Engineering and Technical Management certification within 60 months as of entrance on duty. **Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Active Career Field. DOD Position Certification Level and Training Requirements. All Acquisition Workforce Positions Mandated in Title 10, USC, Section 1723. DoD 5000.52-M, DOD Acquisition Career Development Program contains specific requirements for acquisition categories and grade/level. Current requirements are available at Back to Basics - ful Resources (dau.edu). **This is a Defense Acquisition Workforce position. The employee must meet the DODI 5000.66 requirements applicable to the Career Category/Functional Area and the Career Level Certification assigned on the sequenced position Conditions of Employment data filed in the header of the PD/PRD. Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. This position is eligible for situational telework only, including emergency and OPM prescribed "Unscheduled Telework." Expand Hide  additional information 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. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. 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