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This National Guard position is for a IT Specialist (INFOSEC), Position Description Number T58212000 and is part of the Maryland Air National Guard.
04/19/2019 to 04/23/2019
$69,581 - $90,461 per year
GS 11
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Excepted
None
No
No
MD-10469061-AF-19-119AT5
531176400
An an IT Specialist (InfoSec), GS-2210-11, you will identify and address IT infrastructure/architecture issues such as vulnerability, risk management, securability, and recoverability. Analyzes and defines complex and unique network requirements, architecture and infrastructure; develops network backup and recovery procedures; and oversees the analysis of network workload, monitoring of network capacity and performance, configuration and optimization of network servers, hubs, routers, and switches, diagnosis and resolution of network problems, installation, testing, and upgrading systems hardware/software/firmware, and application of information assurance policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of networked system services. Conducts complex feasibility studies and trade-off analyses, prepares justification for application of IT solutions, defines scope & objectives, and develops cost estimates for new/modified instrumentation/infrastructure. Incumbent evaluates, selects, verifies, and validates the system, integrates hardware and software components within the system, monitors and fine-tunes performance of the system, and evaluates new systems engineering technologies and their effect on instrumentation acquisition systems. Provide guidance to unit commanders, CRO's, SRO's SVRO's, FRO's, and COMSEC users. Establish training programs for CRO's, SRO's, and SVRO's, FRO's and alternates. Initializes the system, performs system backups, determines operator access and control functions (privilege management), reloads and configures the operating system's parameters. Installs hardware and software and trains alternate(s) in the AFEKMS operations. Provides Data Transfer Device (DTD) Modern Key transfer device training to assigned CROs. Prepares Emergency Action Plans (EAP's) Operating instruction to ensure that the EAPs can be implemented immediately. Manages, provides guidance and assists in the preparations of all certification and accreditation packages in accordance with prescribing directives. Makes recommendations to the Designated Approval Authority (DAA). Performs other duties as assigned.
This position requires a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) and the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment.
Direct Deposit is mandatory.
At the GS-9 level, a masters or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree may be substituted. At the GS-11 level, a Ph.D. or equivalent, or 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degee.
Graduate Education: Degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks.
You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
-- In-depth knowledge of and skill in applying networkstandards; network management tools; network equipment capabilities; networkarchitecture principles; configuration and lifecycle management concepts sufficient to identify the need to upgrade or enhance network component capabilities OR to guide new data acquisition project technologies in the development of network centric operations.
-- Knowledge of concepts, principles, methods, and practices in the information systems security to design, develop, implement, and maintain secure systems and services, assess the effectiveness of current systems security and services, evaluate the feasibility of new systems security and services, and provide advice and guidance on complex issues.
-- Knowledge of information systems security principles and methods to design, develop, implement, and manage systems, networks, and data that ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
-- Knowledge of methods for evaluating, implementing, and disseminating information systems security tools and procedures to ensure, protect, and restore information security systems and network services and capabilities.
-- In-depth knowledge of COMSEC and emission security (EMSEC) programs. COMSEC accounting techniques, and procedures, both manual and with the AFEKMS computerized systems.
-- Knowledge of software and procedures used to protect systems from viruses, data tampering, and unauthorized system entry.
-- Knowledge of, and skill in applying, systems analysis principles and methods sufficient to assist in identifying and specifying requirements for new or enhanced systems; and develop basic system specifications.
-- Comprehensive knowledge of information systems security certification and accreditation requirements to monitor and evaluate systems' compliance with those requirements.
-- Ability to isolate and analyze relevant data to conduct analyses of complex issues affecting the specialty area.
-- Knowledge of computer systems life cycle processes including development, testing, acquisition, deployment, and support.
-- Knowledge of a wide variety of security concepts, principles, practices and governing directives in order to disseminate policy, adapt local policy and implement instructions for Wing/Base personnel.
-- Skill in oral and written communication to prepare and present reports, interpret policies and guidelines, provide advice and guidance to customers, and represent the organization in interactions with other organizations.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents:
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10469061
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
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Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/531176400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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