Job opening: Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC), NF-05
Salary: $95 000 - 105 000 per year
Published at: Apr 16 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
It is the applicant's responsibility to read all sections and associated links in this vacancy announcement.
This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions within 90 days of the closing date.
Duties
Plans and carries out difficult and complex assignments and develops new methods, approaches, and procedures to system security. Provides advice and guidance to managers and customers on a wide variety of issues dealing with infrastructure protection and security. Applies system security and accreditation processes for organizational information technology systems. Develops and implements programs to ensure that systems, network, and data users are aware of, understand, and adhere to systems security policies and procedures. Conducts risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs. Assesses security events to determine impact and implementing corrective actions; and/or ensures the rigorous application of information security/ information assurance policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of all IT services. Prepares and presents reports and briefings. Represents the organization in interactions with senior leaders and other organizations. Provides technical leadership on group projects. Serves as the subject matter expert in the specialty.
Requirements
- Direct Deposit and Social Security Card are required upon appointment
- Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position to include a T1
- Satisfactory completion of employment verification (E-Verify) check
- One year probationary period may be required
- A valid passport may be required for overseas travel
- Must become DoD 8570.01 IAM Level 2 baseline certification compliant within six months of employment
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE CLEARLY VERIFIABLE IN YOUR RESUME. GOVERNMENT POSITIONS MUST INCLUDE PAY PLAN, SERIES, GRADE, TO AND FROM DATES, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCY/DEPARTMENT. Must include at least one year of experience performing duties at a level which equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform successfully in the position.
Candidates must possess specialized experience performing duties equivalent in scope and complexity to the next lower grade level to include:
1. Progressive experience in IT fields which provided the ability to manage cyber security operations in a large, complex population of users, computers, applications, and technologies such as: Defensive cyber infrastructure, cross-domain solutions, forensic analytics, and hardware devices such as servers, desktops, printers, and laptops (Windows, Apple, Android).
2. Demonstrated experience processing systems for accreditation using the Risk Management Framework (RMF) in accordance with Federal Information Processing Standards and DoD Guidance.
3. Demonstrated experience in network and host vulnerability scanning and residual risk identification and mitigation.
4. Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, cost/benefit analysis, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources.
OR
A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in the following disciplines: Computer science, engineering, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management.
In addition to the above, all candidates must possess IT-related experience equivalent in scope and complexity to the next lower grade level to include:
1. Attention to detail - Experience developing and completing detailed risk management reviews based upon thorough evaluation of the organization's mission and goals.
2. Customer service - Demonstrated experience providing assistance to both internal and external organizations and agencies in the areas of cybersecurity support, user needs, and system requirements. Experience assessing customers' needs, meeting quality standards, and evaluating customer satisfaction.
3. Oral communication - Experience conducting formal presentations and/or briefings to audiences at varying levels of hierarchy and technical expertise.
4. Demonstrated problem-solving skills - Experience evaluating cyber security IT operations to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Highly qualified candidates will possess demonstrated knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF) and experience with risk analysis.
Education
Education is not required for this position and will not be utilized in determining minimum qualifications or as a substitution for experience unless indicated in the vacancy. If you would like for your education to be considered by the hiring panel as part of your overall accomplishments, you must attach copies of transcripts (online transcripts will be accepted). Only education from accredited and pre-accredited institutions will be accepted. Foreign education must be evaluated for equivalency in the United States. For more information, please click
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Contacts
- Address CC-NAF-W6BD20 IMCOM FMWR HQ
DO NOT MAIL
Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234
US
- Name: Carrie Johnson
- Phone: 000-000-0000
- Email: [email protected]
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