Job opening: COMPUTER SCIENTIST-DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY
Salary: $83 634 - 129 285 per year
Published at: Aug 04 2023
Employment Type: Multiple Schedules
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Duties
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DESIRED SKILLS:
Excellent teamwork and communication skills are required to effectively interface with internal and external stakeholders at all levels as well as the independence, assertiveness, self-reliance, and tenacity to get the job done.
A strong background in collateral, sensitive compartmental and special access program security program management.
Candidates are desired to have a strong technical background and be able to grasp extremely challenging technical concepts in these areas (this list is not exhaustive):
Software architecture, design, implementation and industry standards regarding the software development lifecycle.
Development Security and Operations (DevSecOps) pipeline design, development, and use
Real-time systems and software design and development principles
Experience with programming languages and conducting code analysis (e.g.C/C++, Java, Fortran, Python, etc.)
Understanding of current cyber security design principles, tools, and implementation
Experience working within Agile teams and a DevSecOps driven organization.
Formal cyber/programming training is preferred, but is not required.
Industry recognized certifications may include: CLP, CPP, MCSD, CISSP/CISM ISSEP/ISSAP, GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC), GIAC Python Coder (GPYC), CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst CySA+/CSA+, EC-Council Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator (CHFI), etc.
Hands-on experience with execution of the NIST Risk Management Framework and the Authority to Operate (ATO) process specifically as applied to aircraft, missile or test systems; experience acting as Information System Security Manager (ISSM), Information System Security Officer (ISSO), Information System Security Engineer (ISSE), Security Control Assessor, or Security Control Assessor-Representative; selected individual will be appointed ISSM/ISSO for unclassified SWIFT Family of Testers.
Analyzes the security of new or existing computer applications, software, or specialized utility programs and provides actionable results.
Conducts independent comprehensive assessments of the management, operational, and technical security controls and control enhancements employed within or inherited by an information technology (IT) system to determine the overall effectiveness of the controls (as defined in NIST 800-37).
Information Systems Security Manager
Responsible for the cybersecurity of a program, organization, system, or enclave.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Telework may be authorized.
- If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
- Locations are not negotiable. The actual duty locations available may be located on the Air Force Civilian Service website.
- This is an Air Force Drug Testing Designated Position (TDP). The incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
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- Employees are required to meet the appropriate qualifications for the specific position being filled, per Department of Defense (DoD) Manual 8140.03
dated 15 Feb 2023, Cyberspace Workforce Qualification and Management Program.
- Employee will be required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
- Employee may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station.
- Employee may be required to work overtime or an irregular work shift.
- This position will be coded under the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) Engineering and Technical Management Practitioner.
Qualifications
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Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Computer Science Series, 1550.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Professional knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and practices involved in engineering, mathematics, and/or computer science to perform studies, modify standard practices, and/or resolve issues related to the planning, development, fielding, and sustainment of complex electrical systems.
2. Knowledge of systems analysis and applications software concepts, functions, techniques, and capabilities sufficient to evaluate new and emerging data methods, and principles.
3. Knowledge and understanding of agency, AF, Department of Defense (DoD), and national-level doctrine, regulations, policies, guidelines, requirements, and initiatives related to assigned program(s) and/or project(s).
4. Skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to identify, investigate, and resolve complex issues or problems.
5. Ability to foresee the impact of changing technology.
Education
Computer Scientist candidates must have a bachelor's or higher degree in computer science or a bachelor's degree with 30 semester hours in a
combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science: Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering (CE) or Computer Science (CS) - Other degrees will be considered if similar (e.g. Applied Mathematics with Numerical Computing, Information Systems Security, etc.); or other Engineering or technical degree with CS or CE minor.
Contacts
- Address EHA DHA
550 C Street West
JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150
US
- Name: Arlene Pando
- Email: [email protected]
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