INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)-Direct Hire Authorit

Duties

• Serves as the Information System Security Manager for the Wing Cybersecurity Office performing base-level Cybersecurity risk management, senior IT specialist and Risk Management Framework Assessment and Authorization (A&A) duties.
• Functions as the senior base cybersecurity and security risk analyst. Applies computer security requirements to safeguard information systems and data.
• Analyzes and implements DoD and AF policy needs and develops policy and procedures governing Cybersecurity and A&A activities.
• Serves as the senior Cybersecurity technical advisor for Eglin networks and information systems.
• Perform Continuous Monitoring of both Classified and Unclassified Enclaves and Computer Networks. Develop, implement, evaluate and provide guidance on how to perform continuous monitoring and maintenance of the A&A/ATO packages ensuring integrity, confidentiality and availability.
• Represents the organization in a variety of installation and functional area organizations.
• Plans, organizes and directs the activities of the organization's ISSM office, ensuring that the organization's ISSM office complies with legal, regulatory and cybersecurity requirements.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html
• Recruitment incentives may be authorized
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and /or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
• This position may require travel and may be required to travel on military and commercial aircraft.
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
• The employee may be recalled to duty and required to work overtime during other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays on an emergency basis
• This is a cybersecurity position within the DoD Cyberspace Workforce Framework (DCWF); the employee will be fully qualified in accordance with DoDD 8140.01, DoDI 8140.02, and DoDM 8140.03.
• Failure to obtain and maintain proper DCWF foundational qualifications may result in removal from this position

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Information Technology (IT) Management Series 2210 (Alternative A).

INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:

This standard allows eligibility through meeting either the requirements specified in the section titled education or experience.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience must include which demonstrates each of the following competencies 1) Attention to detail 2) Customer Service 3) Oral Communication and 4) Problem Solving. (The experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intense training; for example: IT certification.)

OR

EDUCATION: Applicants must possess a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management, mathematics, operations research, statistics or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the following fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks.
NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• 2 years of eMASS experience desired
• 2 years of DoD or Air Force Cybersecurity experience (WCO, ISSM, ISSO, etc.)
• 2 years' experience in Risk Management Framework and the Assess & Authorize processes (A&A)
• Candidate meets or exceeds the 8140 foundational qualification requirements for an ISSM

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

Expert knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques of cyber, Information Technology (IT), or Information Management (IM) assessment, planning, management, monitoring, and evaluation as well as knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, managing cyber, IT, or IM projects and resources, monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance. Ability to lead and manage information systems planning, development, implementation, operation, and maintenance as well as ability to make decisions or recommendations that significantly impact important agency cyber, IT, or IM policies or programs.

Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices and procedures.

Knowledge of DoD/Air Force IT Information Security (INFOSEC) security requirements for Assessment and Authorization (A&A), network operations and protocols, systems testing and evaluation, and performance management methods sufficient to plan and conduct security accreditation reviews for installed systems or networks and assess and advise on new or revised security measures and countermeasures based on the results of A&A reviews.

Expert knowledge of information technology and information security industry standards, cost-benefits analysis methods, and analysis to performance data to prepare persuasive recommendations in support of Cybersecurity requirements.

Ability to maintain an up-to-date awareness of technological advances and predict how management can meet future requirements.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Knowledge of the Communications Squadron mission, internal processes, and policies.

Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.

Ability to develop and conduct training on information security.

Professional knowledge and experience to be able to attain or to have already attained the specified certification levels described in DoD 8570.01-M needed to carry out the performance of this position.

Knowledge of a full range of IT security principles, concepts, practices, products and services (including systems software, database software, vulnerability and code scanning software technology), and methods for evaluating risk and vulnerability, implementing mitigating improvement, and disseminating IT security tools and procedures.

Knowledge of IT INFOSEC security requirements for certifications leading to authority to operate, system operations and protocols, systems testing and evaluation, and performance management methods sufficient to plan and conduct security accreditation reviews for installed systems or applications and assess and advise on new or revised security measures and countermeasures based on the results of accreditation reviews.

Ability to gather facts and use effective analytical and evaluative methods to assess information, plan the sequence of actions necessary, make sound decisions, and solve a variety of network problems; and to analyze component interrelationships and evaluate systems and computer applications from an operational perspective.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information

This public notice is to gather applications that may or may result in selection.

This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-03 equivalent to a GS-12 to GS-13.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.