IT Specialist (INFOSEC)

Duties
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• Serves as an Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) within the DLA Information Operations, Cybersecurity Directorate (J61) in support of the Agency's Chief Information Officer (CIO).
• Supports the DLA Senior Information Systems Security Manager on technical aspects of the DLA Cybersecurity program.
• Support the program/system manager in implementing the DLA Assess and Authorization process.
• Serve as the overall government Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert.
• Provide Cybersecurity guidance to both the program/system manager and support contractors
• Developing and interpreting DoD and agency policies.
• Serves as a primary Cybersecurity technical advisor to the respective program/system manager and when necessary;
• formally notify the Authorizing Official and/or Security Control Assessor of any changes impacting the information system's Cybersecurity posture.
• Performing technical reviews, team audits and assessment reports, identifying and providing recommendations for eliminating/mitigating identified vulnerabilities and/or non-compliant site/system/application;
• all to enhance the overall Cybersecurity posture.

Requirements
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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
• Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive with Secret Access
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Bargaining Unit Status: Yes
• Financial Disclosure Requirement: Required

Qualifications

To qualify for an IT Specialist (INFOSEC), your resume and supporting documentation must include:

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-14 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes:

• Performing technical and management level assessments, reviews, and oversight for information system artifacts to include documentation relevant to Enterprise-level Cybersecurity assessment and audit functions
• Providing expert advice to management and other IT Specialists and making decisions that influence Enterprise IT programs
• Performs technical and management level assessments, reviews, and oversight for all information system artifacts to include documentation relevant to Cybersecurity assessments and audits of DLA information systems
• Understanding of all aspects of project and program management, including developing or ensuring the development of time-phased action plans; developing project controls, and monitoring project progression; overseeing the administration of contracts, and contract support; and preparing and providing status reports and briefings
• Thorough and comprehensive knowledge of Federal guidelines covering Cybersecurity information security, C&A, and systems analysis.
• Assists in the development and maintenance an applicable Cybersecurity Program Plan (e.g.,Cybersecurity Strategy) for the applicable Program Management Office (PMO), which identifies the security architecture, requirements, objectives, and policies.

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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf

Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF

Information for Veterans is available at: https://www.dla.mil/Careers/Programs/ . As of 23 December 2016, Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement.

Drug-Free Workplace Policy

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug testing.

Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six-month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing.

The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, norfentanyl, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and opioids.

ADVISORY: Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana. DLA employees are subject to Federal law and under Federal law, Marijuana is a Schedule I drug and is illegal.