About the Position: This position is for an Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist (Systems Administration/Information Security) with the US Army Space & Missile Defense Command, located at Peterson SFB, CO. The US Army Space & Missile Defense Command is participating in an alternate personnel system known as the Acquisition Demonstration Project (AcqDemo). For more information about AcqDemo use the following link:http://acqdemo.hci.mil/index.html

Duties

The Cybersecurity Specialist will plan, develop, implement, and maintain cybersecurity oversight for all aspects of the Force Tracking Mission Management Center. The Cybersecurity Specialist will prevent and defend Force Tracking Mission Management Center Information Systems against unauthorized access such as securing computer and server systems, network, and data ingress/egress points. Maintains and administers the FT MMC Information System's Cybersecurity Software Suites including McAfee Host Based Security Software (HBSS), McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO), and Nessus Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS). Serves as a member of the Information Technology (IT) team for all FT MMC Information Systems (IS) administration, configuration, hardening, compliance, and security reporting.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Position requires TOP SECRET/SPECIAL COMPARTMENTED INFORMATION (TS/SCI) security clearance and ability to acquire program level clearance(s).
• Position is covered by the Civilian Drug Abuse Testing Program. Incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 5019-R or a memorandum of understanding (MOU).
• Requires temporary travel (TDY), both CONUS and OCONUS, on very short notice.
• Subject to short notice recall. Wearing a pager is required.
• Assignment may require work/participation at unusual times (nights, holidays, and weekends); ability to supervise/direct contractor personnel, and occasionally participate in rotating shift work required.
• 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.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.

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 EmployeesDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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: One year of specialized experience which includes demonstrated experience in 1) performing cybersecurity incident management by taking measures to investigate and resolve cybersecurity compromises AND 2) maintaining the Cybersecurity Assessment and Authorization (A&A) documentation as directed by the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process for the organization's systems; AND 3) troubleshooting hardware and software malfunctions to resolve physical; AND 4) logical processing problems and making recommendations on upgrades of hardware and/or software. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower pay band or equivalent grade/level position in the federal service (NH-02/GS-11). OPM Basic Qualifications - 2210 Series Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR): Individuals must 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. 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 will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Computer Network DefenseCybersecurityInformation AssuranceInformation Systems/Network SecuritySystem Administration 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 (NH-02/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 EI-APF-W6EFAA USA SPC MSL DEF CMD/ARSTRAT DO NOT MAIL Fort Carson, CO 80913 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk