This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Information Technology Management (INFOSEC) to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: The incumbent will serve as an Organizational Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM-O) in the SDDC G6 Cybersecurity Branch.

Duties

Manage SDDC’s Army Training and Certification Tracking System (ATCTS) records. Maintain individual user records within ATCTS for all elevated/privileged level computer users, ensuring each user has obtained the required training, certification, and documentation to maintain their account. Review risk assessments and analyzes impact of potential vulnerabilities. Lead efforts for security certification and accreditation processes to ensure compliance with relevant standards. Provide expert advice and consultation on security matters to various departments and commands. Contribute to the development and implementation of a robust security governance framework, including policies, standards, and procedures. Implement and manage encryption solutions to protect data at rest, in transit, and during processing. Manage classified spillage events and coordinates cleanup and reporting efforts within the command. Ensure training and certifications are current and visible in the Army Training and Certification Tracking System.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• 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.
• This position requires pre-employment financial disclosure and annually thereafter in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 15% of the time.
• 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.
• This position mandates completing training and obtaining DoD Publication 8570.01-M certification within six months. Failure to comply may result in termination.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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 (1) Leading and/or executing comprehensive information security programs; (2) Developing and implementing robust security policies; (3) Conducting thorough risk assessments for potential vulnerabilities; (4) Managing and responding to security incidents; (5) and formulating and implementing comprehensive security strategies and policies to safeguard sensitive information. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). (1) Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: leading others by setting the standards for the quality of work, even in the most difficult and/or high pressure circumstances; reviewing and editing work completed by others to ensure that the quality of work meets acceptable work standards. (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. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: using expertise and experience to address complex problems, questions, or complaints; anticipating customer needs and modify the team's work activities, processes, and practices to meet these needs; collaborating across team and outside of own team to organize planning sessions that elicit ideas for improving customer service and support. (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. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: clearly explaining and defending complex ideas, appropriately adapting to each audience's level of knowledge; actively listening and clarifying points when presenting highly complex and controversial findings; using well-constructed, fact-based arguments to persuade stakeholders/officials to take action on suggestions for improvement. (4) Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: providing precedent setting solutions to unique problems not previously encountered; helping team make decisions which are complicated by the number and nature of existing policy, guidelines, and organizational goals; identifying the root causes of problems; developing systemic solutions to address them and prevent them from reoccurring.

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 GT-W0QFAA HQ MIL SURFACE DEPLOYMENT AND DIST CMD DO NOT MAIL Scott AFB, IL 62225 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk