Supervisory IT Specialist (PLCYPLN/INFOSEC)

Duties

• Responsible for administration and control of assigned Cyber Security programs in the brigade and its subordinate activities.
• Serves as a Branch Chief in the Cyber Security Division of the 106th Signal Brigade S-3 Cyber Security
• Responsible for management, technical operation, performance monitoring and management, analysis and operations for all Cyber Security support provided to the Brigade's geographical area of operations.
• Ensures that community-wide IT services, e.g., network operations, Cyber Security, and information dissemination management provided to customers within the supported region are in compliance with IA rules and regulations.
• Determines long-range Cyber Security program objectives and develops the strategy for achieving those objectives.
• Responsible for the direct supervision of 4 GG/GS-13 and 2 active duty personnel and assignment of work.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires a Top Secret security clearance
• This position is a testing designated position (TDP). The incumbent of this position must agree to submit urinalysis testing on a recurring basis. The incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 5019.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military and/or commercial aircraft up to 30% of the time.
• See "Additional Information" for more conditions of employment.

Qualifications

CYBER EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITIONS ARE NOT SUBJECT TO THE TWO-PAGE RESUME LIMIT. YOUR FULL RESUME WILL NEED TO BE UPLOADED TO YOUR USAJOBS PROFILE USING THE DOCUMENT TYPE "OTHER DOCUMENTS".

Who May Apply:
Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

• Current Civilian Employees of the Organization Applying to Cyber Excepted Service (CES) Positions

Army CES positions apply Veteran's Preference to preference eligible candidates, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005, "CES Employment and Placement". If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package.

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is .

This is a Supervisory/Management Work Category at the Supervisory/Management Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure.

To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe one year specialized experience that demonstrates the possession of knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Such experience is typically in or directly related to the work of the position to be filled.

Specialized experience would be demonstrated by 1) developing organizational-level policies, or procedures related to cyber security or reviewing and updating existing policies; 2) providing technical assistance troubleshooting C4 (command and control, communications, and computer) networks and systems; and 3) evaluating information security tools and IT system configurations or risk management procedures and providing recommendations for changes or improvements.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

• If you are a current federal career/career-conditional employee, you will be placed on an excepted appointment.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 3 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Tier 5 Top Secret security clearance.
• Incumbent (or Selectee) is required to satisfactorily complete the appropriate training and obtain the required certification/recertification for this position as outlined in DoDM 8140.03 Cyberspace Workforce Qualification and Management Program dated 15 February 2023.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the information sheet.
• This is a(n) Comptroller Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• In accordance with DODM-8140.03 and supplemental Army guidance. The employee must obtain and maintain the following requirements for Cyber work role at the assigned proficiency level 1) Foundational qualification requirements within 9 months, 2) Resident qualification requirements within 12 months, 3) 20 hours of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) per work role code (which can overlap).
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
• Relocation incentives may be authorized if it is determined to be in the best interest of the Government.