IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)

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

• Member of the Defense Operations Branch within the Information Technology Operations (ITOPS) Division.
• Have knowledge of all aspects of cybersecurity and compliance, including Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST 800-53, DODI 8510.01, DODI 8530.01, and JFHQ-DODIN 8600-26 requirements and best practices.
• Technical knowledge of IT platforms, technologies, and clouds (Microsoft, Unix/Linux, Oracle, AWS, Kubernetes, etc.) to ensure proper implementation of Security Requirement Guide (SRG) and Security technical implementation Guidance (STIG)
• Provide leadership and mentoring to less-experienced team members.
• Mapping of enterprise processes, procedures, and tools to DOD Zero Trust Activities.
• Lead contractor teams in operations.
• Develop strategy, standards, processes and technology related to Cyber Tools, Risk Management Framework, Account Management, Registration Authority, Exceptions to Policy, Vulnerability Management, Audits, and etc.
• Have expert knowledge in EndPoint Security (Trellix/MDE/Crowdstrike), Vulnerability Scanning (Tenable/ACAS), Endpoint Detection and Response (Tanium), Application Code Scanning tools, File Integrity Monitoring tools, Container Security Tools, Privileged Access Management(PAM), Comply to Connect (C2C), Enterprise Logging, SIEM, IPS/IDS, and be able to perform senior analyst functions that will assist in the implementation and operations of tools.
• Have expert cybersecurity knowledge in network or application design, operating systems, endpoint protection, mobile devices, and foundational cybersecurity technical controls.
• Performs all procedures necessary to ensure the safety of information systems assets and to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of systems from intentional or inadvertent access

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• 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

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:

• Experience collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to identify, prioritize, and map critical business functions, ensuring that IT portfolio and security initiatives are directly aligned with core organizational objectives.
• Expertise in defining, authoring, and implementing comprehensive cybersecurity policies and procedures to govern and protect critical infrastructure, ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Experience in driving security improvements by ensuring that robust Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) are developed, implemented, and tracked for all identified vulnerabilities, verifiably reducing the organizational attack surface.
• Experience in project management principles and methods.
• Experience leading or directing implementation activities of cybersecurity Tools
• Experience with reviewing and interpreting DOD and Federal Orders, Directives, Instructions, Regulations, and Best Practices ; OR

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.

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.

Per DoDM 8140.03, the incumbent of this position must achieve the appropriate IA certification within six months of assignment of these duties. A waiver of this six-month requirement may be granted per DoDM 8140.03, 4.2.c.

Education

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

Additional information

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ .

Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:
Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A
Special Hiring Authority for Veterans
Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses
Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/register/ )

The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.
NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.

Selective Service Requirement: Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information.

For more information, please visit
https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d

Re-employed Annuitant: This position Does/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

Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).