It Specialist (infosec)

Summary Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for AcqDemo Engineering and Technical Management Career Path (NH) to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Responsibilities Plan, coordinate, and provide information systems security analysis or certification/validation to Program Executive Office (PEO), Army Command (ACOM), or Department of the Army and Enterprise level projects. Conduct detailed analysis of security requirements for new systems or modification to existing systems. Recommend and document total spectrum of security requirements from Federal, DoD and DA regulatory guidance, higher level policies, and system unique concerns. Analyze vulnerabilities to determine risks to the system and the GIG, considering system development and operational environments, threats, and vulnerabilities. Design security solutions and recommend countermeasures to mitigate risks. Prepare reports documenting the risks. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens 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 in this document. Experience required: To qualify based on your work experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. To qualify you must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below based on the grade level required of the position being filled: 1) Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 2) 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. 3) 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. 4) Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. AND Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Conducting detailed information assurance assessments of systems; 2) Proposing security solutions and/or recommend countermeasures to mitigate risks; and 3) Providing technical support or guidance in information assurance, certification/validation, or security accreditation. Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience aloneno substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional Information This is Defense Cyberspace Workforce Framework (DCWF) position as outlined in DoDD 8140.01 -Cyberspace Workforce Management and is associated with the Operate & Maintain workforce category. 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. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter. 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 Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) Information Technology/Cybersecurity Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Advance In-hire may be authorized. A recruitment incentive may be authorized. Advanced Leave Accrual may be authorized.