About the Position: This position is a DOD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system position in the Excepted Service under 10 USC 1599f. Employees occupying CES positions are in the Excepted Service and must adhere to U.S. Code, Title 10, as well as Department of Defense Instruction 1400.25. This position is located at the US Cyber Center of Excellence at Fort Eisenhower, Georgia.

Duties

Implements and supports the Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes. Provides consultation to the SO for requirements, capabilities, and products (e.g., Risk Management Framework (RMF), Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMass), Plans of Action and Milestones (POAM), Risk Acceptance Memorandum). Develops guidance and assists the SO through the Definition, Verification, Validation, and Post-Accreditation phases. Provides guidance and support on matters relating to vulnerabilities, threats, and risks to information systems. Conducts/coordinates vulnerability assessments, inspections, tests, and reviews of information systems and processes. Conducts threat and vulnerability assessments, reporting threats and technical vulnerabilities, identifying and assessing risks, and determining and implementing effective measures to minimize such risks. Provides technical authority in the area of cybersecurity, specifically in security accreditation or in-depth defense. Maintains user account access-level compliance across the entire organization using the Army Training and Certification Tracking System (ATCTS). Provides in-progress reviews, schedule updates, and impacts of design changes to the certification.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Three year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Must be able to obtain and retain a Top-Secret security clearance with eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) based on a Tier 5 investigation.
• The incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 5019-R . Must successfully pass a urinalysis screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment and periodically thereafter in accordance with AR 600-85, Para 5-8, b.4.
• This position is covered by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program.
• This is an Information Assurance position (IAM Level II–CISSP or equivalent (CAP CASP+ CE, CISM, CISSP (or Associate), GSLC, or CCISO)).
• Army IA personnel must attain and maintain Information Technology (IT)/Information Assurance (IA) certifications appropriate for the duties associated with ISSO technical and/or managerial requirements of their position to remain in the position.
• Must be able to be at least an IAM II and certification must be maintained.
• Temporary duty (TDY) business travel is required approximately 20 percent of the time.

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 Army Cyber Excepted Service (CES) EmployeeCurrent Army Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) EmployeeCurrent Civilian Employees of the OrganizationCurrent Civilian Employees of the Organization Applying to Cyber Excepted Service (CES) PositionsCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesPriority 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 Eligible Army CES positions apply Veteran's Preference to preference eligible candidates, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005, "CES Employment and Placement". If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package. 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. This position is in the Professional Work Category at the Full Performance Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the possession of knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Such experience is typically in or directly related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience would be demonstrated by (1) Maintaining records of system accreditation to develop guidance; (2) Conducting vulnerability assessments and inspections of information systems; (3) Providing guidance and support with assessed vulnerabilities, threats, and varying risks to information systems; (4) Interpreting IT policies and developing associated cybersecurity plans for organizational implementation. OR Education: a 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.) 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 - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include completing work independently that rarely requires editing or review by others. (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 resolving simple and routine problems, questions, or complaints and providing support and guidance to customers on non-routine issues; serving as a primary resource for customers, requesting assistance with complex issues when necessary; and participating in meetings and providing advice to customers in own area of expertise. (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 expressing facts and ideas in a clear, concise, convincing, and organized manner; clearly conveying moderately complex ideas, concepts, and information to customers; exhibiting active listening by demonstrating understanding of audience comments and/or questions. And (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 identifying and solving problems by gathering and applying information from a variety of materials or sources that provide several alternatives; recognizing and taking action to address non-routine problems; soliciting feedback from multiple stakeholders to understand an issue or problem and accurately assess its root causes and potential solutions; seeking supervisory review where appropriate. OR Education: a 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.) You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: CybersecurityInformation ManagementInformation Technology Policy and PlanningProblem Solving

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications.

Contacts

• Address KB-W6ZRAA US ARMY CYBER CENTER OF EXCELLENCE DO NOT MAIL Fort Eisenhower, GA 30905 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk