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Information Technology Specialist (Information Security)

Department of the Army
Office of the Chief of the National Guard Bureau
This job announcement has closed

Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for certain Personnel of the DoD workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: This position is with the National Guard Bureau, CIO/G-6, NEC, Arlington, VA.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
11/27/2023 to 12/01/2023
Salary
$112,015 to - $145,617 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 13
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Arlington, VA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position 10%.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
NCHT237509935598HW
Control number
761946900

Duties

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  • Develop Cyber Security policies and procedures.
  • Resolve complex network security problems with the Defensive Cyber Operations team members and Defensive Cyber Operations-Element counterparts.
  • Monitor Cyber Security compliance for the Directorate and the National Guard Bureau (NGB).
  • Ensure all Cyber Security Program policy is disseminated and enforced.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • This position requires the incumbent to hold Management Level 3 Certification under DoD Directive 8570.1 (IA Training, Certification and Workforce Management) and related implementing policies.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens
Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible (PPP DoD MSP
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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.

I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service which includes: Developing plans for IT Security systems that integrate into the network; Facilitating Information Assurance (IA) Certification and Accreditation and Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) compliance; Provide Information technology security requirements, such as Risk Management Framework, security architecture, and IT systems security practices to the organization. My specialized experience includes, or was 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.
(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.
(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.
And (4) Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

  • Information Systems/Network Security
  • Oral Communication
  • Planning and Evaluating
  • Strategic Thinking

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.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • 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.
  • This is a(n) Digital Technology Career Field position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Physical work location included in this announcement is non-negotiable for this position.
  • This position is eligible for situational telework, including emergency and OPM prescribed "unscheduled telework" and regular/recurring telework, IAW current ARNG telework policy after date of hire.

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.

You may claim Military Spouse preference.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) applicants will receive preference consideration and will be placed (if selected) at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined best qualified, up to and including the full performance level.

Only MSP/PPP applicants currently occupying a formal training program position are entitled to exercise their priority status.

Veterans will be considered along with all other candidates.

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