Job opening: IT SPECIALIST (SYSANALYSIS/INFOSEC)
Salary: $105 676 - 137 375 per year
Published at: Jul 22 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Alaska NORAD Region (ANR) Information System Security Manager, cybersecurity, and cyber operations specialist.
Duties
Serves as a senior systems analyst in assessing IT requirements, Cyberspace Operations, and Policy Management.
Serves as the Alaska NORAD Region (ANR) Information System Security Manager.
Manages the Network Security Program.
Assists with consultation and review of IT contracts.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- No PCS cost is authorized
- This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
- The employee must obtain and maintain an appropriate Top Secret security clearance.
- Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military and commercial aircraft.
- Recall to duty may be a requirement of this position.
- The employee may be required to perform various additional duties.
- The employee must possess certification(s) as required by DoD Directives (such as Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) as required by DoDD 8140.01 and DoD 8570.01-M).
- Familiarity with military environment such as military operations, organizations, and operational information requirements is desired.
- This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.
- This is a KEY position IAW AFI 36-507. Duties of this position are essential to the accomplishment of wartime/ contingency operations.
- Employee of key positions must be removed from their military recall status if alternative for filling of the position during an emergency are not available.
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Information Technology (IT) Management Series, GS-2210 (Alternate A). https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/
EXPERIENCE: Must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the following four competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, Problem Solving AND have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes: The application of a full range of IT security principles, methods, regulations, policies, products and services sufficient to develop specifications to ensure compliance with security requirements at the LAN/WAN level and to plan and coordinate the delivery of an IT security awareness training program for end users at all levels at the installation. Ability to serve as the focal point for information security, providing authoritative advice and assistance on complex, technical, controversial, and precedent setting matters to improve the IT security program comprising many unique organizations and large, complex computer and communications security systems.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
Extensive knowledge of DOD and Service IA and Cyber security policies and practices concerning network defense and data protection (including systems software, database software, immediate access storage technology), and methods for evaluating risk and vulnerability, implementing mitigating improvement, and disseminating IT security tools and procedures.
Knowledge of IT INFOSEC security requirements for certification and accreditation, network operations and protocols, systems testing and evaluation, and performance management methods sufficient to plan and conduct security accreditation reviews for installed systems or networks and assess and advice on new or revised security measures and countermeasures based on the results of accreditation reviews. Fluent in the DOD Risk Management Framework, IA procedures, processes and initiatives, designated approving authority, and IA Common Body of Knowledge.
Knowledge of Local Area Network security requirements and techniques for protecting computer systems from viruses, data tampering, and unauthorized system entry.
Expert knowledge of related cyber disciplines such as network systems operations, communication lines, intrusion detection systems, firewalls, routers and current reporting procedures (e.g. IT networking, systems administration, C2 infrastructure, and knowledge operations and communications maintenance).
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to develop and conduct training on information security. Expert experience in applying military, interagency, and civilian industry cyberspace security principles, concepts, communications technologies, planning, practices and operations.
Knowledge of organization's policy and planning formulation process along with its missions and objectives to prepare IT polices and plans. Ability to analyze complexities of existing technology, reviews, revises, and develops policy, initiates plans for enhancements, and provides management sufficient technical information to render informed judgments.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Contacts
- Address JB Elmendorf-Richardson
8517 20th Street
Suite 203
JB Elmendorf-Richardson, AK 99506
US
- Name: Total Force Service Center
- Phone: 1-800-525-0102
- Email: [email protected]
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