About the Position: This IT Specialist (INFOSEC/SYSANALYSIS) position is located at U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command, Operational Test Command, with a duty location of Fort Cavazos, TX.

Duties

Supports DOD via Army-level operational testing of tactical integrated information technology (IT) support systems. Applies new methods to identify and analyze Information Assurance (IA) vulnerabilities in Department of Defense (DoD)/Army Information Technology (IT) systems. Execute data base management concepts, principles, and methods including data base logical and physical design, storage capacity management and backup recovery. Serves as a command expert on information assurance (IA) and cyber methodologies and processes.

Requirements

• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Top Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) and is subject to applicant testing and random drug testing in accordance with DA guidelines.
• This position is subject to a Temporary Duty or business travel requirement of 25% or less of the time.
• A one-year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a valid state driver’s license and any installation and/or DoD license required for the type of vehicle being driven.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain certifications per DoD Directive 8570.1-M, AR 25-2, and as detailed in the Information Assurance (IA) Training and certification best business practice (BBP) within six months of appointment.
• Incumbent must maintain IT-I personnel security standard as described in AR 25-2. Associated duties are classified to be CND-AU/CSSP-AU, with IAT-II baseline certification.

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 Civilian Employees of the OrganizationCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority 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 EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the 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. Basic requirement for the 2210 series: Have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below: 1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 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. 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. 4. 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 meeting the basic educational requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Develop and adapt testing methods to evolving technology vulnerabilities in order to meet security requirements; AND 2) Performing systems studies, such as operational tests, assessments, and/or experiments; AND 3) applying Information Technology (IT) techniques, and procedures, regarding acquisition testing and evaluation; AND 4) Application of cyber security knowledge within an IT setting. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower level/grade position in the federal service (NH-02/GS-11). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Information Systems/Network SecurityRequirements AnalysisSystems Testing and EvaluationTechnology Awareness

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required specialized experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using specialized experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address SE-W469AA US ARMY TEST EVALUATION CMD DO NOT MAIL Fort Cavazos, TX 76544 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk