IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC/APPSW)

Duties

As a IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC/APPSW) at the NH-2210-4 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Synchronizes program-management and security-engineering activities with USTRANSCOM transformation priorities, including cloud migration, DevSecOps maturation, and TCODE Software Factory implementation. Identifies integration gaps, cybersecurity risks, technical dependencies, and decision points that affect software delivery and mission readiness.
• Serves as the cybersecurity lead and Information System Security Manager (ISSM) for the PEO-T software factory and DevSecOps environment. Directs cybersecurity governance, risk-management activities, authorization requirements, continuous-monitoring practices, and vulnerability remediation. Coordinates with USTRANSCOM J6 to integrate Trust Team functions, Security Operations Center (SOC) processes, and the Certificate-to-Field process into the software-factory lifecycle.
• Serves as the division's super/artificial intelligence (S/AI) subject matter expert. Identifies, evaluates, and introduces S/AI tools that eliminate manual processes and procedures, improve technical decision-making, and advance division priorities.
• Designs, develops, sustains, and refines S/AI agents for technical leads, ISSMs, and product owners. Integrates S/AI capabilities into daily workflows to reduce repetitive tasking, accelerate analysis, strengthen knowledge management, and improve delivery of technical products.
• Builds workforce capability through technical leadership, coaching, and knowledge transfer. Provides guidance, shares specialized expertise, and assigns developmental work that broadens employee experience across cybersecurity, DevSecOps, cloud migration, software delivery, and S/AI integration to meet organizational requirements.

Requirements

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: May be Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Required. In accordance with the Ethics in Government Act 1978, employee is required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon appointment and will be required to file annually
• Telework Eligibility: Situational telework may be authorized based on operational requirements, contingent upon Agency and Supervisor approval.
• This is a Critical Acquisition Position. Incumbent will be required to sign a written tenure agreement to remain, for a minimum of three years, in the Federal Service in the Critical Acquisition Position.
• This is a cybersecurity position.
• This position has been designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).

Qualifications

You may qualify at the NH 04 , if you fulfill the following qualifications:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-04 grade level in the Federal service as listed below:

• Migrating legacy applications to a cloud environment.
• Experience in application design using a microservices-based architecture.
• Demonstrated understanding of DevSecOps Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) and ability to secure applications in a cloud environment.
• Knowledge of S/AI and ML concepts, generative S/AI tools, prompt engineering, data governance, model evaluation, and responsible S/AI practices.
• Implementing, evaluating, and/or using S/AI tools and automation tasks in an organizational environment to include developing S/AI use cases, conducting user training and coordinating with cybersecurity.

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:

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/competency-based-policy/general-schedule/2200/2210-competency-based-policy/competency-based-qualification-standard/

Education

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

Additional information

For current federal employees, if your current basic salary (without locality) is within the NH-IV band, but above the stated VOP maximum for this position, your basic salary will not be reduced if you are selected for the position.

Other Notes:
CRITICAL ACQUISITION POSITION (CAP). Selectee for this position will be required to sign a written agreement to remain, for a minimum of three years, in the federal service in this critical acquisition position.

This position is part of the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP). The employee is expected to meet the functional area certification requirements within the timeframe range of 1 - 5 years from appointment date into the position.

This is a cybersecurity position; the employee will attain and maintain the appropriate DoD approved cybersecurity baseline certificate(s)
applicable for cybersecurity functions required for the DoD position held, within nine months of filling position IAW DoDM 8140.03.

RE-EMPLOYED ANNUITANT: This position DOES meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at:

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

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see )