IT Specialist (INFOSEC/ NETWORK) | Federal government of the United States

Job title: IT Specialist (INFOSEC/ NETWORK)

Company: Federal government of the United States

Job description: SummaryAbout the Position: This position is in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). Employees occupying DCIPS positions are in the Excepted Service and must adhere to U.S. Code, Title 10, as well as . This position is located at the HQ US Army Forces Command, OG2 Systems Division, Fort Liberty, NC 28310.OverviewOpen & closing dates09/23/2024 to 09/27/2024Salary$129,239 – $176,632 per yearPay scale & gradeGG 13Location1 vacancy in the following location:Remote jobNoTelework eligibleYes—as determined by the agency policy.Travel RequiredOccasional travel – You may be expected to travel for this position.Relocation expenses reimbursedNoAppointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-timeServiceExceptedPromotion potentialNoneJob family (Series)Supervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceDrug testYesPosition sensitivity and riskTrust determination processFinancial disclosureNoBargaining unit statusAnnouncement numberWTST243916101869Control number810663800This job is open toClarification from the agencySee “Who May Apply” in the “Qualifications” section for more information on who is eligible to apply for this position.Duties

• Serves as an IT Specialist (NETWORK/ INFOSEC) team lead, preparing and overseeing the development of system and network Assessment and Authorization documentation.
• Develops, distributes and maintains plans, instructions, guidance, and standing operating procedures concerning the security of system operations.
• Evaluates new technology and develops mid- and long-range plans involving hardware/Information Systems/software procurement and technology upgrades.
• Works with the Chief, System Division to develop and maintain effective business continuity and disaster recovery plans.
• Plans, develops, implements and maintains programs, policies, and procedures to protect the integrity and confidentiality of networks, systems and data.
• Provides analytical, system installation assistance and troubleshooting activities.
• Administers network security training and refresher training.

RequirementsConditions of Employment

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret (TS) security clearance based on a T5 investigation/Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) with eligibility for sensitive compartmented information (SCI).
• In accordance with Change 3 to AR 600-85, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program, individual must successfully pass a urinalysis screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment and periodically thereafter.
• Temporary Duty (TDY) will be required and will constitute up to 10% of the time.
• Required to satisfactorily complete the appropriate training and obtain the required certification/recertification for this position . **Please see ‘Additional Information’ section for more information.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Two year trial/probationary period may be required.

QualificationsWho 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.

• 10-Point Other Veterans’ Rating
• 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
• 5-Point Veterans’ Preference
• Current Army Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Employee
• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
• Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
• Current DoD Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Employee (non-Army)
• Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange Agreement
• Disabled Veteran w/ a Service-Connected Disability, More than 10%, Less than 30%
• Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer
• Prior Federal Service Employee
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• United States Citizen Applying to a DCIPS Position

Army DCIPS 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 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement.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.To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience is defined as related experience in advising and coordinating cybersecurity compliance and assessment and authorization via risk management framework tools to determine the security impact. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the Federal service (GG/GS-12).For this position, individuals must also have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below.1) ATTENTION TO DETAIL – Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency includes: completing thorough and accurate work independently, even in the most difficult or stressful situations; occasionally reviewing work completed by others.
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. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: resolving routine and non-routine problems, questions, or complaints; developing and maintaining strong, mutually supportive working relationships with customers; conducting evaluation of support to determine quality of services and customer satisfaction, and recommending procedural changes based on customer need or changes in policy and/or regulation.
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. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: convincingly conveying complex information to customers; presenting thoughts that are well-organized and demonstrating confidence in the facts and ideas; adjusting style when working with individuals with different levels of understanding; using various methods to explain and convey information; and
4) PROBLEM SOLVING – Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: solving complex or sensitive problems by developing and proposing strategic alternatives; identifying possible conflicts and shared benefits; helping team anticipate problems and identifying and evaluating potential sources of information; providing feedback and coaching to others to help solve problems; engaging appropriate stakeholders when developing solutions in order to understand and incorporate multiple perspectives and needs; evaluating the effectiveness of decisions and adjusting future decisions as appropriate.You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

• Information Systems/Network Security
• Network Operations
• Technology Awareness

EducationSome 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 alone–no substitution of education for experience is permitted.Additional information

• 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.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Required to satisfactorily complete the appropriate training and obtain the required certification/recertification for this position as outlined in DoD Directive 8140.01, Cyberspace Workforce Management, dated 5 October 2020. The position is designated primary IAM Level II and must meet Information Assurance baseline certification requirements IAW DOD 8570.01-M and AR 25-2 within 6 months of assuming the position.
• 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 Digital Technology Career Field position.

• 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.
• Recruitment/Relocation/Retention Incentive: Not authorized.
• This is a situational/Ad Hoc telework eligible position and it will be determined by the agency, depending upon the terms of the agency’s telework policy.

**About the Surrounding area: Fort Liberty, North Carolina is one of the U.S. Army’s largest installations in the world. In terms of population, Fort Liberty has approximately 50,000 troops and another 14,000 civilians work on the post. The post supports a population of roughly 140,500, including military, their Families, Department of Army civilians, and contractors. Fort Liberty has almost 10 percent of all Army forces assigned to the installation.

• Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .

Expected salary: $129239 – 176632 per year

Location: Liberty, NC

Job date: Tue, 24 Sep 2024 05:51:04 GMT

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