Job opening: Information Technology Specialist (Information Security)
Salary: $84 025 - 109 233 per year
Published at: Dec 20 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Position: Serves as Information Security (INFOSEC) and Cybersecurity Specialist for the Army University (ArmyU) G6 with responsibilities for ArmyU and subordinate organizations' systems.
NOTE: PLEASE READ
SEE - "Requirements" section for more information
This is an obligated position.
This is a temporary promotion NTE or detail NTE.
To apply for a TERM appointment not to exceed 2 years please see announcement SWEX236806120989.
Duties
As an Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC), you will perform the following duties which is not an all-inclusive list:
Ensure Applications and Systems, cybersecurity, and services provided to the organization are in compliance with cybersecurity policies and regulations.
Identify possible system intrusions, abuse and unauthorized access.
Develop local standard operating procedures (SOPs) to reduce errors and eliminate problems relating to information security procedures and requirements.
Prepare and present various reports of computer related analysis including vulnerability reports, risk analysis reports, security incident reports, and project updates.
Perform information assurance assistance visit and follows up on inspection reports to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Provide technical review, validation and oversight for proposed cybersecurity projects.
Requirements
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
- May be required to work scheduled or unscheduled overtime in support of mission requirements.
- May be required to work evenings, weekends and/or holidays in support of mission requirements.
- Baseline Certification for Information Assurance Manager II in one of the following: CAP, GSLC, CISM or CISSP required within 120 days of entry.
- A Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450 is required upon entering the position and annually thereafter.
- This position has been designated “Mission Essential”. In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
Qualifications
Who 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 Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.
Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
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.
Specialized experience required: One year of specialized experience which includes experience identifying and minimizing security vulnerabilities to protect the network and information systems.
AND
IT-related experience demonstrating the following:
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; and
4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
CommunicationsCybersecurityProblem Solving
Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent GS-11.
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 alone -no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
Contacts
- Address EX-APF-W0VP30 The Army University
Do Not Mail
Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027
US
- Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
- Email: [email protected]
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