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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC), PD# T5895000 and is part of the RI 143d Airlift Wing.
11/01/2023 to 12/04/2023
$93,175 - $121,128 per year
GS 12
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
No
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
12
Yes
Yes
RI-12176667-RIANG-23-083
758430900
The purpose of this position is to serve as Information System Security Officer ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of classified information systems, networks and data through the enhancement of DoD information systems security programs. Serves as a technical expert and focal point for Information Technology (IT) security and information assurance policies, planning, programs, initiatives, certification and accreditation. Provides advice and assistance regarding security aspects of processing, storage, retrieval, transmission, and access of classified and unclassified information. Administers and monitors installation compliance with all applicable DoD, USAF, National Guard Bureau (NGB) and Air National Guard (ANG) Information Assurance regulations and policies. Administers and maintains the organization certification & accreditation process for assigned SCIF(s) using the Risk Management Framework (RMF), and coordinates, compiles and maintains all certification & accreditation documentation for appropriate accreditation authorities. Reviews and implements local policies regarding system access, network rights, and physical access to systems and equipment. Conducts risk and vulnerability assessments of DoD classified information systems to identify associated vulnerabilities, risks and protection needs. Leads or serves as a member of the configuration control board for applicable installation facilities/networks.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE SUSTITUTION:
Ph. D. or equivalent or doctoral degree
or
3 full years of progressively level higher graduate education leading to a Ph. D.
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 (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).
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, and if you meet the Area of Consideration, your resume, supporting documents and your questionnaire answers will be used to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than what is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. The position's competency factors are knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors. Applicants who possess such competencies are ranked above those who do not; but, no one is rated ineligible solely for failure to possess all defined competencies. The Rhode Island National Guard uses Basic Eligibility to qualify applicants following the rules found in 5 CFR 302.304 (b)(5)(i).
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
Compliance, Cybersecurity, Data and Content Management, Data Management, Database Administration, Developing Others, Information Assurance, Information Systems Security Certification, Security, and Systems Testing and Evaluation
Mandatory Documents:
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/12176667
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
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