As a IT Specialist (INFOSEC), you will be responsible for the analysis, planning, design, implementation, documentation, assessment, and management of the enterprise structural framework to align IT strategy, plans, and systems with the mission, goals, structure, and processes of the organization. The incumbent is responsible for managing business relationships of DeCA's business mission and goals.

Duties

Serves as the IT Specialist (INFOSEC) in a Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) HQ location. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) for Automated Information Systems (AIS); executes the DeCA Cybersecurity Program. Position responsibilities include: Responsible for ensuring that software, hardware and physical security controls are integrated into the AIS Security Program. Maintains a thorough knowledge of Information System security development as it relates to software and data communications in order to provide professional guidance. Serves on various planning teams, committees and panels established to provide recommendations for computer security standards. Assists in the cost effectiveness of AIS security features which are currently implemented and those which are planned for future development and implementation.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. National.
• Must meet minimum age requirement. See the Additional Information section for more information.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service System by the announcement closing date or exempt from registration.
• Appointment is subject to successful E-Verify check. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, at https://www.e-verify.gov/.
• Appointment is subject to a suitability or fitness determination, based on a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance eligibility based on appropriate background investigation.
• May be subject to a probationary/trial period.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Physical Requirements: Not Applicable

Qualifications

See the OPM Qualification Standards for more information. For more information regarding this qualification standard please visit, Information Technology (IT) Management Series 2210 (Alternative A) (opm.gov) To qualify for this position your resume and supporting documents must show that you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level or equivalent to at least GS-09 under other Federal service pay systems, private sector, or military. Or a Ph.D. or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. This experience may have been gained in the private or military sector. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service program (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. Examples of qualifying specialized experience: Develops recommendations for acceptance, rejection, or modification. Resolve integration issues related to the implementation of new systems within the existing infrastructure. Develop long-range plans for IT security systems that anticipate, identify, evaluate, mitigate, and minimize risks associated with IT systems vulnerabilities.

Education

Education used to qualify for this position must be from an accredited school or educational institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and a copy of your transcript is required as part of your application package. For the application process, unofficial transcripts are acceptable if they contain the applicant's name, the name of the school, the date and degree that was awarded, and the list of classes and credits earned. Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position. If selected, you must provide an official transcript before we set your entrance on duty date.

Foreign Education. If using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign education programs has deemed the foreign education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program or show that a U.S. accredited college or university has given full credit for the foreign courses.

Contacts

• Address DECA HQ 1300 Eisenhower Street Fort Gregg-Adams, VA 23801 US
• Name: DeCA HQ Servicing team
• Phone: 614-692-2331
• Email: [email protected]