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IT Specialist (INFOSEC)

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Communications Electronics Command
Info Systems Engineering Command Mission Engineering Directorate
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Summary

Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Information Technology Management (INFOSEC) to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: This vacancy is for an IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)position located at Fort Huachuca AZ.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
12/18/2024 to 12/30/2024
Salary
$105,268 to - $136,852 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 13
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Fort Huachuca, AZ
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
50% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
MCAD245769341347HW
Control number
824716900

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Duties

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  • Serve as a senior Cyber Security Engineer and/or Cyber Security Certification in accordance with the Department of Defense Risk Management Framework (RMF).
  • Conduct detailed Cyber Security assessments of systems ranging in size from stand-alone systems to Systems spanning the Global Information Grid (GIG) into the tactical arena.
  • Serve as information security technical advisor and consultant for organizations such as U.S. Army Information Systems Engineering Command (USAISEC) and higher echelons for assigned systems.
  • Conduct and/or participate with in-progress reviews (IPRs), technical working groups (TWGs), and meetings to resolve specific problems.
  • Develop acquisition requirements packages and follow through to point of award.
  • Represent the Command in technical interactions with other governmental Departments regarding information technical security operations.
  • Conduct implementation of security recommendations and performs security training.

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.
  • 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.
  • Appointment to this position is subject to an one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
  • This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position (Practitioner). Selectee must meet position requirements for Information Technology Certification within 60 months.
  • Obtain and Maintain Secret Clearance, throughout duration of employment.
  • Position requires Temporary duty (TDY) travel of up to 50% of the time within and outside of the Continental United States (CONUS).
  • This is a Defense Cyberspace Workforce Framework (DCWF) position eligible for certification as outlined in DoDD 8140.02 - Cyberspace Workforce Management.
  • This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

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.

Basic Requirements IT Specialist GS-2210-13- IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below, based on the grade-level required, at this position being filled.

(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.

(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

.(4) Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

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Specialized Experience- One year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent pay band level in the Federal Service which includes work that involves1 ) Evaluating system compliance with IT cybersecurity requirements and presenting finalized reports; AND 2) Performing IT/cybersecurityvulnerability assessments as required by directives; AND 3) Recommending countermeasures to mitigate evolving Cybersecurity requirements as they apply to existing systems.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS- 12).You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

  • Cybersecurity
  • Information Technology Performance Assessment
  • Organizational Awareness

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 requirements 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) Information Technology Management Career Field position.
  • Relocation costs MAY be paid if the selecting official determines the relocation is in the best interests of the government.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

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, 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 Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website

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