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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)-TITLE 32, Position Description Number PDD2523000 and PDD2524000 and is part of the KY G6, National Guard.
11/02/2023 to 11/22/2023
$63,736 - $90,992 per year
GS 9 - 11
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
No
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Multiple Appointment Types - Temporary Promotion; Indefinite Tenure: This position may become permanent depending on resources and/or incumbent.
Full-time -
Excepted
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No
KY-12188058-AR-24-016
758724000
Current federal employees of this agency.
Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.
Open to: Area 1B - All current federal employees/technicians within Kentucky Army National Guard (T32 and T5, with permanent, conditional, or indefinite tenure with current Kentucky Army National Guard membership) -AND- Area 2B - All current Kentucky Army National Guard members
As a IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)-TITLE 32, GS-2210-9/11, you will conduct audits of information systems compliance related to security standards, guides, and application updates to ensure accreditation of all systems IAW with all security directives, policies, and procedures. Ensure that all elements are in compliance with guidance concerning accreditation of automated information systems, risk management, control of computer viruses, and other similar issues. Review Army Training and Certification Tracking System, approve new user accounts, and conduct ongoing audits to ensure all privileged and user accounts comply with Army Standards. Conduct investigation of security incidents, report findings to leadership and remediate findings. Review submissions proposing changes to network or information systems and makes recommendations to senior cybersecurity team lead. Maintain an operational knowledge base of threats to the security posture by attending courses, conferences, seminars, online research, and information sharing between other Cybersecurity/Information Assurance professionals. Anticipate the effects of new technology and develop policies to control it to prevent security violations. Make recommendations regarding policies and/or procedures to prevent or react to security concerns. Perform other duties as assigned.
A more comprehensive detailed description of the position may be found in Position Description PDD2523000 and PDD2524000 on file in the employing unit or in the Human Resources Office. Contact the KY HRO Staffing Sectionvia email for additional information, ng.ky.kyarng.mbx.hro-technician-staffing@army.mil.
***NOTE: This position is a newly enacted position description; the incumbent and the position will be subject to a position review approximately 6 months after placement in the position. The position incumbent may be subject to reassignment, change to lower grade or other action based on the outcome of the position evaluation.***
Military Grades: SGT(E5)-CPT(O3)
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
You must maintain membership in the Kentucky National Guard.
You must be assigned to a compatible military position.
Wear of the military uniform.
Position may require a pre-employment physical.
May be subject to furlough actions.
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
Must obtain and maintain a favorable adjudication of a T3 or equivalent investigation.
Acceptance of a Federal position may terminate a military bonus.
Acceptance of a Federal position will terminate Tricare Reserve Select (TRS) eligibility.
This position is located on a tobacco free facility.
This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
This position conducts information assurance functions. The incumbent shall comply with the requirements of the certification program and will be required to obtain and maintain certification. Certification requirements are outlined in DOD instruction 8570.01-M.
Must obtain and maintain Security+ Certification within six (6) months of appointment.
This position is developmental: Incumbent may be non-competitively promoted to the next higher grade upon completion of an Individual Development Plan (IDP), meeting time in grade requirements, and recommendation for promotion by supervisor.
Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience: To qualify for GS-2210 Title 32 Excepted Service positions, on the basis of completed graduate education listed below.
FOR THE GS-09:
Masters or equivalent graduate degree
-OR-
2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree
FOR THE GS-11:
Ph.D. or equivalent
-OR-
3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree
All undergraduate or graduate education must be 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.
To receive credit for education, you must provide OFFICIAL transcripts.
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 (http://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):
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, Example: 2 JAN 1980 to 3 MAR 1981; 0800-1630 M-F or JAN 1980 to MAR 1981; 40 hrs/wk) of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents:
If applicable:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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/12188058
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
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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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