*ATTENTION APPLICANTS: This job announcement is being advertised as a Direct Hire ONLY and NOT as a Merit.* Serves as the Supervisor and the Cloud Architect in the Mission Support Component of the Defense Media Activity (DMA) responsible for analysis, planning, design, implementation, documentation, assessment, and management of the enterprise cloud architecture framework to align IT strategy, plans, and systems with the mission, goals, structure, and processes of the Component.

Duties

This position is being filled under the memorandum from the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) "Expansion of Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense," dated June 23, 2023. As a SUPERVISORY IT SPECIALIST (ENTARCH) at the GS-2210-13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as an Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist (INET) and oversees certification and accreditation activities for Information Assurance Compliance (INFOSEC) for the DMA Mission Support, Enterprise Architect. Responsible for IT security in support of DMA's Enterprise Mission Networks and Systems. Provides assessments of all Automated Data Protection (ADP) systems for the following categories: risk, firewalls, security policies and procedures, Intrusion Detection System (IDS), CyberSecurity Assessment Tool (CAT), Threat and Vulnerability, network/server scanning, viruses, compliance, security countermeasures, security system integration, and the assessment and authorization (A&A) process Defense Information Assurance Risk Management Framework (DIARMF).

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Occasional Travel
• Work Schedule: Full-time
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test screening, and periodic testing thereafter.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a top-secret security clearance. Failure to obtain or retain a top-secret security clearance may result in termination of employment.
• This position is designated as: Information Assurance Technical (IAT) IAT III.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Experience with analysis, planning, design, implementation, documentation, assessment, and management of the architectural framework to align IT strategy, plans and systems with the mission, goals, structure, and processes of the organization; including the current and predicted future operational, technical, and data views of IT architecture. Defines scope, interface requirements, policy issues and performance criteria while ensuring compliance with policies and recommends policy changes to fit the requirements of new systems. Responsible for developing new architecture concepts and patterns following the guidelines and policies as presented in the DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF). 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. In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 2210, series as listed below: This position has an individual occupational requirement (IOR) which must be met in order to qualify for this position. You must have Information Technology (IT)-related experience which demonstrates proficiency in each of the following 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.

Education

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

NOTE: All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

Contacts

• Address Defense Media Activity 6700 Taylor Ave Ft. Meade, MD 20755 US
• Name: DMA Servicing Team
• Phone: 6146927825
• Email: [email protected]