This position is being filled under DoD Direct Hire Auth 5 U.S.C. ? 9905, 6/23/2023. This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency.

Duties

This position is being filled under the memorandum from the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) "Expansion of Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense," dated June 23, 2023. As an IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC) at the GS-2210-13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Develops, improves, and implements Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) program on multiple classified networks and systems. Supports certification and accreditation processes, such as DoD Information Assurance Risk Management Framework (DIARMF) and Intelligence Community Directive Number 503 - Intelligence Community Information Technology Systems Security Risk Management and Accreditation, and assists in development and implementation of plans of action and milestones (POA&M). Ensures networks and systems achieve and maintain Authority to Operate (ATO). Performs periodic and as directed assessments of security controls associated with networks and systems, and develops and assists in implementing cost effective remediation plans to address shortfalls. Develops and reports relevant metrics and information on Information Assurance (IA), C&A, and security control status of networks and systems. Assists in conducting Computer Network Defense (CND) including support of incident response, computer forensics, and interaction with internal and external organizations: DTRA Network Operations and Security Center (NOSC), United States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM), counter-intelligence and law enforcement Ensures the certification and accreditation of the Agency systems and networks. Coordinates, collaborates and applies mastery of information assurance and information security principles to maintain the certification and accreditation of Agency systems and networks. Develops, improves, and implements the Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) program on multiple classified networks and systems. Serves as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the implementation of security programs designed to anticipate, assess, and minimize system vulnerabilities and to establish vulnerability reporting and management programs. Identifies the need for information assurance and information security changes based on any new security requirements, technologies or threats. Tests and implements new policies, processes and technologies in support of risk, vulnerability and threat mitigation activities across the full portfolio of the Agency's IT mission and business systems. Institutes measures to ensure information security and information assurance awareness and compliance across the Agency's workforce. Develops and implements programs or Agency-wide activities to ensure the continued integration security programs across multiple IT and systems and disciplines. Plans, develops and coordinates system processes and specifications necessary to meet IT security requirements at Agency level. Integrates efforts with other highly technical programs and projects underway. Performs and directs quantitative and qualitative studies with DTRA, DoD, joint activities, major commands, and other external DTRA customers in order to determine the information technology support needs. Analyzes results and prepares recommendations and/or project plans. Determines the scope of automation appropriateness in a particular area, reviews DoD and other federal or local government programs or policies which constrain, interface, or parallel functional areas; and provides authoritative recommendations regarding the agency's approach for implementation. Establishes, defends, and justifies budget requirements and technical decisions, and manages resources to accomplish hardware/software implementation or enhancements in the most cost-effective method possible. Participates on various information technology oversight boards and workgroups. Directs the development of overall plans, criteria, programming, and interoperability specifications. Performs a full range of action officer, functional manager, or Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) duties associated with implementing task orders and providing quality assurance of work performed by senior contractors. Provides configuration management, device upgrades, software and operating system patches, data backup and restore for the machines and data within area of responsibility. Provides broad engineering and technical guidance and direction for proposed alterations to the configuration and re-configuration of systems, sub-systems, services and/or equipment to meet new or changing IT Enterprise Architecture, segment architectures, and solutions architecture requirements. Serves as a technical authority in assigned technology area or assigned project

Requirements

• 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: Not Authorized; https://www.dtra.mil/Careers-Opportunities/DTRA-Opportunities/
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.
• Must consent to and pass pre-employment drug testing and be subject to periodic random drug testing thereafter.

Qualifications

For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements 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. You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Experience testing and implementing new policies, processes and technologies in support of risk, vulnerability and threat mitigation activities across the full portfolio of the Agency's IT mission and business systems. Experience developing and implementing programs or Agency-wide activities to ensure the continued integration security programs across multiple IT and systems and disciplines. Experience developing, improving, and implementing the Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) program on multiple classified networks and systems. Experience reviewing certification and accreditation documentation to ensure compliance with Risk Management Framework (RMF). Experience conducting reviews and assessments to identify vulnerabilities, confirm compliance, and prepare reports on findings and recommends corrective actions, as appropriate. Experience applying risk management principals to analyze threats and vulnerabilities of IT systems processing environment and recommend appropriate countermeasures to mitigate the risks. 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.

Education

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

Contacts

• Address Defense Threat Reduction Agency 8725 JOHN J KINGMAN ROAD MSC 6201 FT BELVOIR, VA 22060-6201 US
• Name: DTRA HR
• Phone: 6146920259
• Email: [email protected]