About the Position: This is an Information Technology Specialist (System Administration/Information Security) position is located in Fort Wainwright, Alaska. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Duties

Provide local system administration for automated projects directly supporting the facility. Identify and monitor communication requirements and establish the timetable for task accomplishment. Serve as Information Assurance Security Officer (IASO) for the facility. Establish and maintain accreditation documents and security standard operating procedures for all automated systems. Assist in completing the automation portion of the Information Management Plan (IMP). Provide passwords for user access to systems.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 30 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• This position requires the incumbent to obtain a COMP Tia Security + certification within 6 months of employment.
• This is a situational telework position.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• This position may require the incumbent to work on-call, overtime, holidays, and weekends.
• This position has been designated "Mission Essential".
• In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations (natural or man-made disaster) the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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, performing two or more of the following supporting information technology (IT) systems and services, 1) conducting risk and vulnerability assessments; 2)monitoring security measures, such as, configuration controls, audits, physical safeguards, vulnerability scans, systems security programs, policies, procedures, and tools, 3)Assist customers with IT support 4) Conduct system tests or evaluations 5) Install or prepare implementation of IT systems. My specialized experience includes, or was supplemented by, information technology related experience (paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training, as appropriate) which demonstrates each of the four competencies, as defined: (1) Attention to Detail- When deploying new equipment ensures equipment is fully operational and meets user's expectations and ensures property accountability documentation is completed and submitted. Corrects any user discovered discrepancies without requiring a new trouble ticket. Thoroughly documents deployment and any additional work in ticket tracking systems and resolves the ticket; (2) Customer Service -Provide users with technical support for computer problems. Provides timely service; assess needs; guides customers through resolutions of service requests; (3) Oral Communication - Express IT terminology in terms that non-technical personnel can understand. Gives clear and concise oral presentations; listen to others; be attentive to nonverbal cues and respond appropriately; and (4) Problem Solving - Use professional judgment to evaluate computer errors or problems and recommend solutions. Evaluate alternatives and/or take appropriate action to resolve issues. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree from an accredited or pre-accredited institution in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management; or, three full years of graduate education from an accredited or pre-accredited institution that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems, or networks. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. (NOTE: You must attached a copy of your transcripts)

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address JT-DHA-DD83CG DHA ALASKA MKT-BASSETT ACH DO NOT MAIL Fort Wainwright, AK 99703 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk