IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)

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This position is being filled under the memorandum from the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) "Expansion of Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense," dated October 15, 2021.

As a IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC) at the GS-2210-13 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Responsible for ensuring comprehensive compliance with all directives from DCDC, USCC, and other agencies. This involves attending order and compliance meetings, managing the entire lifecycle of external orders from review to execution, and regularly reporting on compliance status to management.
• The position oversees all external cyber-related audit activities and maintains the DHRA Field Activity's Cybersecurity Posture Brief and the DCDC-DOWIN Scorecard.
• A key function is managing the Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) process by distributing DISA notices, collecting compliance reports and POA&Ms, and ensuring appropriate handling of Vulnerability Disclosures (VDP). Furthermore, the role involves overseeing contractor staff, acting as the primary escalation point between them and stakeholders, managing data collection for MADSS, coordinating CSSP engagements, and ensuring the accuracy of DoD PPSM and Whitelisting submissions. To ensure continuous improvement, the individual will also create and annually update all related policies and procedures.

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Occasional Travel
• Work Schedule: Full-time
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
• Candidate must be able to meet DoDI 8140.03 Training and Certification Requirements within 12 months of assignment to a cyberspace work role in accordance with DoDI 8140.02.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS 13 , if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the 12 grade level in the Federal service as listed below:

• Oversee Information Assurance (IA) duties that ensures the confidentiality, integrity and availability of systems, networks and data through the planning, analysis, development, implementation, maintenance and enhancement of information cybersecurity programs, policies, procedures and tools.
• Manage security reviews of application designs, software development, source code and deployments; conduct systems security evaluations, audits and reviews.
• Managing a small team performing Cybersecurity functions, providing advice, counsel, and instructions of both technical and administrative matters to the defense of the Department of War Information Network (DOWIN).

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.

In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 2210, series as listed below:

Requirements for the 2210 series as listed below: Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate. For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below.

• Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• 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.
• 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.
• Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

Education

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

Additional information

RE-EMPLOYED ANNUITANT: This position DOES NOT meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF?ver=LQ7feWw-8-5DI2tceUpmgA%3d%3d

All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Who Needs to Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov) )