IT Specialist (INFOSEC)

• Serves as a cybersecurity Subject Area Expert (SME) and Information System Security Manager (ISSM), providing cybersecurity assistance and guidance to Program/System Managers (PM/SM) for systems or applications
• As an ISSM, performs the assessment of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) security controls once implemented by System/Program Offices. Requires familiarity with NIST 800-53 rev. 5.
• In coordination with Program and System Subject Matter Experts, ensure all corresponding Risk Management Framework documentation is maintained in a repository to include any dates and/or modification to all relevant documented artifacts
• Acts as a cybersecurity technical advisor to the respective PM/SM and when necessary formally notifies the Primary ISSM (when applicable)...
• ..., Authorizing Official and/or Security Control Assessor of any changes affecting the information system's cybersecurity posture
• Monitors implementation of security guidance and directs appropriate action to resolve identified discrepancies and/or deficiencies
• Serves as a principal advisor to leadership on all matters, technical and otherwise, involving the cybersecurity of an information system

• 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:No
• Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for more information.
• This position and any future selections from this announcement may be used to fill various shifts located anywhere within DLA Information Operations, J6.

To qualify for an IT Specialist (INFOSEC) your qualifications must include:

A. 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-13 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 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:

- Evaluates and provides cybersecurity guidance and assessment on system development lifecycle efforts to ensure that baseline security safeguards are appropriately implemented
- Conducts continuous cybersecurity compliance monitoring, to include periodic reviews of results of any such monitoring activities
- Serves as a member of task forces for resolving critical problems in cybersecurity architecture and assessment/authorization to include, developing time-phased action plans and project controls, monitoring project progression, and preparing and providing status reports and briefings
- Experience with RMF assessment tools such as eMASS, Xacta, CSET, or similar tools used within the Department of War.

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.



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



As required by 5 C.F.R. § 302.106, DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. § 1194).

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Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at:

Information for Veterans is available at: . 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.



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. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.

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.

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