Serves as an Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC) under the Enterprise Chief Information Security Office. The incumbent develops cybersecurity policies in assigned areas, participates in analytical studies, audits, facilitates internal and external discussions to achieve project objectives, and provides expertise and consultation to further the agency's mission. The incumbent assists the PKI programs registration authority overseeing token issuance and coordinate through the branch chief.

Duties

As a IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC) you will be responsible for the following duties:All U. S. Citizens - Serves as an integral member of the Compliance and PKI branch as a cybersecurity specialist adhering to Federal, DoD, and DCSA standards, methodologies, and procedures for executing cybersecurity and operational regulatory guidance. - Serves as a branch action officer providing advice for the application and integration of policies linking information sharing, cybersecurity net-centric services, and data strategies gathering information, conducting analysis, and staffing efforts in support of agency-wide communication initiatives to implement relevant standards. - Assists the public key infrastructure (PKI) programs registration authority overseeing token issuance as required and coordinate through the branch chief. - Assists agency stakeholders with developing and implementing cyber based artifacts, procedures, and processes to ensure the sustainment of agency-wide regulatory standards. - Develops cyber policies in assigned areas, participates in analytical studies, facilitates internal and external discussions to achieve project objectives, and provides expertise and consultation to further the agency's mission.

Requirements

• Must be a US citizen
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. For more information http://www.sss.gov
• Resume and supporting documents received by 11:59PM EST will be considered
• This is a Drug Testing designated position
• Position is a (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under U.S.C. 1601
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• PCS (Permanent Change of Station): May be Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible, but is not a full time telework position. The incumbent will be required to report to the office on a routine basis.
• If selected, the incumbent must obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as indicated in job announcement.
• The incumbent will be required to obtain and maintain appropriate Information Technology/Security certifications at the intermediate proficiency level as defined by DoD 8140-M within nine months of appointment date.

Qualifications

This position has a Basic Requirement for the 2210 *NOTE: Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position. For all positions 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. 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. The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: i.e. for professional positions or positions with a basic education requirement: http://main.opm.gov/policy-dataoversight/ classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/foreign-affairs series- 0130/; i.e. for positions with no IOR: http://main.opm.gov/policy-dataoversight/ classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0300/management and -program-analysis-series-0343/) for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 04/22/2024 Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade GS/GG-11 in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility. Generally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experience. Specialized experience for this position includes: The applicant must have experience with the public key infrastructure (PKI) concepts, developing cybersecurity documentation, participates in analytical studies, and process improvement. Knowledge of commonly applied principles, concepts, and methodologies, operating characteristics and capabilities of systems, media, equipment, and related software systems, processes and procedures. Knowledge of Information Technology principles, concepts, practices, systems software, database software, and immediate access storage technology to carry out activitie Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies: Information Technology Configuration Management - Plan, implement, track and/or evaluate configuration/requirement changes across the enterprise and organizations. Technical Documentation Development - Develop and maintain technical and operational documentation to support hardware/software lifecycle (installation, operation, change and removal). Information Technology Policy and Planning - Develop and promulgate Information Technology strategy, policy, guidance, and plans. Monitor to ensure consistency and compliance. Data and Content Management -Monitor, develop and implement plans, policies, programs, and processes to enhance the value of data and information assets. Information Technology Performance Assessment - Conduct continuous performance measurement to ensure that Information Technology activities, processes, and/or hardware/software are achieving desired results.

Education

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

Contacts

• Address Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency 27130 Telegraph Road Quantico, VA 22134 US
• Name: DCSA Servicing Team
• Phone: 614-692-2886
• Email: [email protected]