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Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC)

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Cyber Command
U.S. Army Network Enterprise Technology Command (NETCOM)
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Summary

About the Position: This position is a DOD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system position in the Excepted Service under 10 USC 1599f. Employees occupying CES positions are in the Excepted Service and must adhere to U.S. Code, Title 10, as well as Department of Defense Instruction 1400.25.

Overview

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Job canceled
Open & closing dates
09/19/2024 to 09/30/2024
Salary
$88,520 to - $140,155 per year
Pay scale & grade
GG 13
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Fort Shafter, HI
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—This position MAY be eligible for situational telework only, including emergency and OPM prescribed "Unscheduled Telework".
Travel Required
Occasional travel - Up to 10% Business Travel required.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—Relocation costs may be paid if the selecting official determines the relocation is in the best interests of the government.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Top Secret
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
DAKB247749064573
Control number
810454500

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

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

Duties

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  • Responsible and accountable for the management and oversight, and assessment of the effectiveness of all aspects of the Command cybersecurity program.
  • Interprets, develops procedures, recommends, evaluates effectiveness of, and disseminates policy and guidance on cybersecurity program requirements.
  • Formulates and executes concepts, programs, plans, policies and procedures for Command/Theater-wide information management/cybersecurity activities.
  • Develops long-range plans and provides guidance in accordance with Army, NETCOM, ARCYBER, and USARPAC objectives, based on systems analysis of hardware/software and communications requirements.
  • Responsible for the Department of Defense (DoD) Risk Management Framework (RMF), Enforcement Reporting, communication security (COMSEC), and Cybersecurity training.
  • Provides Quarterly Security Bulletins to users; reviews audit logs, manages the RMF Control List on a regular recurring basis, enforces and updates RMF.
  • Fully prepares for all inspections related to cybersecurity. Participates as SME on CCRI Staff Assistance Visit (SAV) teams.
  • Serves as a Cybersecurity Program proponent and enforcer on all aspects of the Army Cybersecurity Program.
  • Monitors and maintains a database on training and certification for cybersecurity workforce positions to include privileged users and systems administrators.
  • Manages Cybersecurity Vulnerability Management and remediation processes for both Secret Internet Protocol Router (SIPR) and Non-classified Internet Protocol Router (NIPR).
  • Coordinates technical vulnerability testing and network assessments for users to counter unauthorized attempts to enter regional automation information systems.
  • Provides guidance on accreditation procedures and appropriate security control measures.
  • Plans and leads regular work assignments, prepares analysis and plans to meet substantial changes in workload; justifies revisions in staffing levels, work priorities, and deadlines.

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.
  • Three year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Top Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
  • Department of Defense Directive 8570.1, the approved base line certification for this task requirement is IAM Level III certification of DoDD 8571.01, and the incumbent must have an IAM Level III certification within 6 months of entry onto duty.
  • Temporary Duty (TDY) Travel will be required approximately 10% of the time and may require worldwide travel.
  • This position is designated as Key. The position cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the mission.
  • See "Additional Information" section for additional requirements.

Qualifications

This position is in the (Professional) Work Category at the (Senior) Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure.

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.

  • United States Citizen Applying to a Cyber Excepted Service (CES) Position


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.

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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 Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC):

To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe one year specialized 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:

Specialized and Other Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes providing oversight and guidance to subordinate organizations with all aspects of the Command Cybersecurity program, having the ability to develop procedures and provide subject matter expertise. Experience in Command Cybersecurity Readiness Inspections, Risk Management Framework, and has a good understanding on Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA). Has the skills and abilities to write regulatory guidance and is able to maintain databases used for training and certification tracking.

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.

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

  • If you are a current federal career/career-conditional employee, you will be placed on an excepted appointment.
  • 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.
  • 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) 34 - Information Technology Management Career Field position.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.
  • This position is obligated. An obligated position is one to which an employee has statutory restoration rights based on active military service, compensable injury or disability when fully recovered, return rights based on having served an overseas tour(s), and may also cover employees who have been on extended leave without pay under certain circumstances. During the obligation period, the position may be filled on a temporary or permanent basis. The selected employee is required to sign an agreement acknowledging that (s)he is aware of the obligation and accepts the fact that (s)he may be displaced under reduction in force procedures at a later time.
  • This position is covered by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program. The incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 5019-R (Condition of employment for Certain Positions Identified as Critical Under the Drug Abuse Testing Program) and must pass urinalysis testing, as required prior to appointment and periodically thereafter.

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.

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