About the Position: This IT Specialist (INFOSEC) is located at Commanding General Office with a duty location of White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. (merit)

Duties

Assess the security posture of classified and unclassified Information Systems (IS) related to Cyber Management with Army approved tools for monitoring vulnerabilities and Risk Management Framework (RMF) record management. Serve as Subject Matter Expert and provides direct customer support to help resolve security vulnerability issues that cannot be resolved through automated means. Responsible for maintaining the Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) program. Coordinate the remediation of identified vulnerabilities on IS using automated tools such as ACAS to distribute required system updates. Establish and maintain Information System security, including communications network security for all installation Tenants that reside on the Installation Campus Area Network (ICAN). Assist in the administration of an effective Cyber Security program for all networks within the WSMR G6 that involves providing security advice, guidance, and assistance. Provide technical/procedural assistance to subordinate activities during investigations of criminal misuse of Army Information System (IS) resources. Track compliance with IAVA to report results to the Organization ISSM Evaluates RCC generated Information Assurance / Cyber Security Bulletins and Technical Tips for applicability to WSMR computer systems. Responsible for the administration of the RMF program and RMF package submission.

Requirements

• This position requires the employee obtain and maintain a valid State Driver's license to perform the duties of this position.
• Selectee may be required to work irregular hours, nights, weekends, rotating shifts, holidays, and/or overtime.
• Selectee must be able to obtain and maintain updated certifications as an appointed IAM Level II per DoD Directive 8570.1-M, AR 25-2, and as detailed in the Information Assurance (IA) Training and Certification Best Business Practices (BBP).
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance through the duration of your employment.
• This position requires the employee to occasionally travel away from the normal duty station up to 10% of the time.
• The incumbent of this position must successfully pass a urinalysis screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment and periodically thereafter.

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 EligibleVeterans 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. 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. Your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience involves: 1) Experience ensuring protective and corrective measures are implemented for vulnerabilities or incidents; (2) Experience performing Cybersecurity, Risk Management Framework (RFM), and security management tasks as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO); and (3) Experience administering efforts in support of operational and readiness issues, assesses security posture, is cognizant of available automated security and monitoring tools, and analyze data resulting from these tools. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11/NH-02). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Information AssuranceInformation Systems Security CertificationInformation Systems/Network SecurityTechnical Competence

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 AD-APF-W04WAA US ARMY TEST AND EVALUATION CMD DO NOT MAIL White Sands Missile Range, NM 88002 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk