This position is being filled under the memorandum from the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness. Expansion of Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense dated October 15, 2021. This position is part of the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Joint Chiefs of Staff. The incumbent will perform assessment duties using IT system analysis, security specialties and serve as primary cyber security (CS) advisor for assessment teams.

Duties

As a IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC) at the GG-2210-13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Developing methods to measure risk, compliance, and assurance; evaluating compliance with information technology security. Performing validation steps, comparing actual results with expected results and analyze the differences to identify impact and risks. Conferring with systems analysts, engineers, programmers, and others to obtain information on application limitations and capabilities. Developing and directing software system testing and validation procedures; developing threat model based on test results. Researching, analysis and preparation of concise point paper summaries of assessments and events. Identifying technical and procedural findings, and providing recommended remediation strategies/solutions.

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: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: May Be Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is SITUATIONAL telework eligible
• Must be eligible to acquire a Top Secret clearance.
• Incumbents without previous JS experience must also attend the JS training course for new employees.
• This position is designated as a Drug Testing Position (TDP)
• Occasional travel is required, including air travel throughout the United States and to overseas sites where U.S. and/or coalition forces are deployed is expected.
• Typical travel duration is 2 - 5 nights, usually not exceeding one trip per month, CONUS and OCONUS. A trip could be longer in duration if required.
• Incumbent may sometimes be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GG 13 , if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the 12 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Applying total infrastructure protection environment, systems security certification and accreditation requirements and processes and Federal/DoD information systems security protocols in order to integrate information systems security with other security disciplines; Projecting management principles, methods, and practices, in order to develop plans and schedules; Applying business processes engineering concepts and methods in order to lead/conduct studies. Certifications in one or more of the following: PMP, CISM, Cisco, CCNA/CCNP Security, Wireless, Cloud; or Certified Software Systems Lifecycle Professional. 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.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Contacts

• Address Joint Chiefs of Staff Joint Staff Pentagon Washington, DC 20318 US
• Name: JCS Servicing team
• Phone: 614-692-2646
• Email: [email protected]