Clarification from the agency

See "Who May Apply" in the "Qualifications" section for more information on who is eligible to apply for this position.

• Serves as an Information Technology (IT) Specialist (INFOSEC) and Primary Cybersecurity Communications Security (COMSEC) Custodian in the Cybersecurity Operations Branch of Network Enterprise Center (NEC)-Fort Liberty.
• Responsible for the Cybersecurity COMSEC Program, COMSEC Account and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Program.
• Plans and implements oversight for all NEC COMSEC activities by addressing program execution and implementation, policy, and program development.
• Serves as the Primary COMSEC Custodian and Account Manager for Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) Operating Account Manager (KOAM) providing COMSEC Support to various major command activities.
• Conducts follow-up on established inventory and audit reports for COMSEC hand receipts and ensures audits are conducted in accordance with AR 380-40 and TB 380-41
• Develops, updates, maintains, and implements continuity of operations (COOP) and emergency action plans (EAP) to ensure continuous operations for the COMSEC account.
• Conducts COMSEC investigations, prepares report findings and safeguards evidence obtained during the investigation. Evaluates new security technologies for COMSEC and implement/install software as needed.
• Provides advice and staff guidance in implementing IT security policies and procedures in the development and Operations of COMSEC Systems and provides assistance on COMSEC matters and recommends actions to improve the effectiveness of operations.
• Serves as the Client Platform (CP) system administrator (SA) for the NEC-Fort Liberty.
• Performs database backups, computer system diagnostics, database optimization, systems files management and system accreditation.
• Acts as the NEC’s SME and manages the development and implementation of the NEC’s PKI Program to ensure compliance with regulations and other applicable security directives..

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Three year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with SCI.
• This position is designated as non-sensitive IT-II for Information Technology purposes.
• This position requires the employee to occasionally travel up to 10% of the time (in the most expedient manner) away from the normal duty station.
• The employee may be required to work overtime. Subject to two-hour callback requirement and must report to work within 2 hours of notification.
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Must possess a valid motor vehicle driver’s license.
• Physical is required due to this position requires the employee to have the ability to discern colors, contrast and depth.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain certifications per DoD Directive 8570.1-M, AR 380-40, TB 380-40, and AR 25-2.
• This position will be designated as an IAT-I for purposes of certification requirements. Failure to satisfactorily obtain and maintain required certification(s) are grounds for termination.
• Must currently have attended and passed all required COMSEC training to serve in this position as the Account’s KMI Operating Account Manager.

Qualifications

Who May Apply:
Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

• Current Army Cyber Excepted Service (CES) Employee
• Current Army Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Employee
• Current Civilian Employees of the Organization Applying to Cyber Excepted Service (CES) Positions
• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
• Current DoD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) Employee (non-Army)
• Current Permanent DoD Civilian Employee (non-Army) Applying to Cyber Excepted Service Positions
• Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer Applying to Cyber Excepted Service Positions

Army CES positions apply Veteran's Preference to preference eligible candidates, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005, "CES Employment and Placement". If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package.

This position is in the Professional Work Category at the Full Performance within the CES Occupational Structure.

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.

To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe one year of specialize experience that demonstrates the possession of knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Such experience is typically in or directly related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience would be demonstrated by serving as an IT Specialist implementing and coordinating various Communications Security (COMSEC) activities, adhering to NSA, DoD, and DA policies; providing training and/or guiedance on Communications Security (COMSEC) requirements; knowledge of and experience with Risk Management Framework including the overall system authorization process and tools for managing or assess system authorizations; and assessing implemented security controls to determine if they meet requirements.

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: completing thorough and accurate work independently, even in the most difficult or stressful situations; occasionally reviewing work completed by others.

(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: resolving routine and non-routine problems, questions, or complaints; developing and maintaining strong, mutually supportive working relationships with customers; conducting evaluation of support to determine quality of services and customer satisfaction, and recommending procedural changes based on customer need or changes in policy and/or regulation.

(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: convincingly conveying complex information to customers; presenting thoughts that are well-organized and demonstrating confidence in the facts and ideas; adjusting style when working with individuals with different levels of understanding; using various methods to explain and convey information.

(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: solving complex or sensitive problems by developing and proposing strategic alternatives; identifying possible conflicts and shared benefits; helping team anticipate problems and identifying and evaluating potential sources of information; providing feedback and coaching to others to help solve problems; engaging appropriate stakeholders when developing solutions in order to understand and incorporate multiple perspectives and needs; evaluating the effectiveness of decisions and adjusting future decisions as appropriate.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.