This position serves as an IT Cybersecurity analyst and Subject Matter Expert on organization-wide programs related to security management, computing environments, and associated software and hardware. This position will support cybersecurity policy compliance, analysis, and development.

Duties

This is a Direct Hire Public Notice, under this recruitment, applications will be accepted for each location and/or installation identified in this Public Notice and selections are made for vacancies as they occur. There may or may not be actual/projected vacancies at the time you submit your application. This Public Notice is to gather applications which may or may not result in a referral or selection. This position is being filled under Direct Hire Authority (DHA) in accordance with Section 9905 of title 5 U.S.C. Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration. Incumbents typical work assignments may include the following: Providing technical expertise in MS Windows, UNIX, AWS Cloud, and emerging technologies, cybersecurity principles, RMF Categorization, identification of National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) security controls, implementation of security controls Evaluate, advise, and enforce cybersecurity compliance across all IT programs. Configure, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain vulnerability management tools Oversee and implement new policies and procedures to ensure compliance with vulnerability management principles.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration)
• Total salary varies depending on location of position
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment
• Required to participate in the direct deposit program
• This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing
• May be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include shift work, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays and/or overtime in support of related mission requirements
• May require up to 25% occasional travel away from your normal duty station for official business on military or commercial aircraft
• Requires a non-disclosure agreement to be signed
• Information Assurance Certification is a condition of employment
• Incumbent is required to satisfactorily complete the appropriate training and obtain the required Foundational Qualification Option (FQO) for certification/recertification per Cyberspace Workforce Roles
• This position requires the incumbent to hold Foundational Qualification Option personnel certification under DoD 8140.01-M (Cyberspace Foundational Options)

Qualifications

For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the length of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration. Read more about what should I include in my federal resume? at https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/ This position has a basic requirement: 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. In addition to the basic requirement above, applicants must meet specialized experience below: You may qualify at the GS-12 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates: Evaluate Information Technology (IT) systems, processes and requests for compliance with regulations; Providing guidance on IT cybersecurity programs and requirements; and Monitoring cybersecurity operations to ensure that protocols to implement activities are designed to protect and restore IT systems, services,and capabilities for the organization 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. All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience.

Contacts

• Address Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency Human Resources Directorate 4800 Mark Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22350 US
• Name: Washington HQ Services
• Email: [email protected]