Job opening: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)
Salary: $112 015 - 145 617 per year
Published at: Sep 12 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
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 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 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, 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.
Develops and provides Information Assurance training, guides and instructions.
Plans, organizes, prioritizes, and develops schedules to deliver program objectives on schedule and within budget while adhering to DoD regulations and changing situations.
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.
Leads the implementation of security programs designed to anticipate, assess, and minimize system vulnerabilities and to establish vulnerability reporting and management programs.
Coordinates and leads the implementation of security activities across multiple programs and platforms to further the information security posture of the Agency's critical mission and business systems.
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.
Develops, improves, and implements the Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) program on multiple classified networks and systems.
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: Authorized; https://www.dtra.mil/Careers-Opportunities/DTRA-Opportunities/
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
- Financial Disclosure: Required
- Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
- Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET/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:
A. 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 ensuring technical work incorporates cybersecurity requirements in the full life-cycle of systems in the Agency's computer network infrastructure at all classification levels.
Experience managing personnel administrative and work assignments ensuring sound technical and cybersecurity principles are adhered too.
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]
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