This position is being filled under Direct Hire Authority for Information Technology Management (INFOSEC) covered under 5 USC 3304(a)(3); 5 CFR Part 337, Subpart B. This position is part of the Defense Media Activity.

Duties

As an IT Specialist (INFOSEC) at the GS-2210-11 some of your typical work assignments may include: - Ensures the confidentiality, integrity and availability of complex Radio and Television Broadcast and Information Technology systems, networks and data through the planning, analysis, development, implementation, maintenance and enhancement of information security programs, policies, procedures and tools. - Provides management advisory services and guidance on complex IT security issues, providing suggestions on how best to resolve issues and interpret guidance consistent with the established DoD position. - Performs in-depth analyses of system development plans to ensure that security requirements and specifications are effectively implemented and security features are sufficiently rigorous to provide adequate levels of protection the systems life cycle.- Implements network security guidelines, conducts periodic reviews for compliance. - Evaluates new security authentication technologies such as public key infrastructure certificates, secure cards, and biometrics, recommends the purchase of application software, and monitors implementation.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Occasional Travel
• Work Schedule: Full-time
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: AWS
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
• Additional (15-25 hrs per week)
• The pressure of deadlines, extra-long work periods and working with senior DoD and Federal officials may cause stressful situations for sustained periods of time.
• This position has been identified as covered by DoD 8570.01-M, Information Assurance Worrkforce Improvement Program. Certifications for IAT-II must be completed within six months of appointment.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-11, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Implements IT security policies and procedures in the development and operation of network systems. Participates in network and systems design to ensure implementation of appropriate system security policies. Test and optimize the functionality of systems, networks, and data to ensure the effectiveness of network operations and protocols in troubleshooting and isolating security threats. Knowledge of broadcast IT systems and how to maintain broadcast operations. Knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) fundamentals and associated reporting tools such as eMass., OR B. Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work or the position. OR C. You have some specialized experience as described in A, but less than one year; and you have more than one year but less than two years of education as described in B. You have computed the percentage of the requirements that you meet, and the total is at least 100%. (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the first year by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.) 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 2210, series as listed below: Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 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. 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. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Positions at GS-7 (or equivalent) and above require one year of specialized experience at the second lower GS-09 grade (or equivalent). Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Such experience is typically gained in the IT field or through the performance of work where the primary concern is IT. The employing agency is responsible for defining the specialized experience based on the requirements of the position being filled.

Education

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims.

All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that 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: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address Defense Media Activity 6700 Taylor Ave Ft. Meade, MD 20755 US
• Name: DMA Servicing Team
• Phone: 6146927825
• Email: [email protected]