Job opening: IT Specialist (Network/Security)
Salary: $89 128 - 139 798 per year
Published at: Aug 22 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
This position directly supports the acquisition workforce 51% or more of the time. (Reference: AcqDemo Operating Guide and DoDI 5000.66)
Duties
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Acq Demo Business and Technical Management to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
This position is part of the DoD, Missile Defense Agency. The incumbent will be responsible for serving as technical coordinator for the continuous operation (24 hours a day/7 days a week) of the MDA Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) which provides continuous monitoring of sites around the globe and of more than 11,000 unclassified and classified users.
As a IT Specialist (Network/Security) at the NH-2210-3 some of your typical work assignments may include:
Serves as technical coordinator for the continuous operation (24 hours a day/7 days a week) of the MDA Cybersecurity Service Provider
(CSSP) which provides continuous monitoring of sites around the globe and of more than 11,000 unclassified and classified users.
Manages and monitors CND performance metrics for IT contracts. Advises supervisory personnel on matters related to analysis, audit,
and remediation for the protection of Missile Defense Agency information and resources.
Prepares and presents IT briefings and participates in multi-disciplinary IT teams comprised of technical and managerial professionals.
Manage program requirements, objectives, and metrics; and resolves conflicts among schedules, funding, and resources.
Provides advice and assistance to management and colleagues on problems, conducts special studies, proposes solutions and
alternatives; attends workshops, conferences, etc; and participates in the problem solving process by analysis of the situation and
making recommendations.
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: Maxiflex
- Recruitment Incentives: Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees based on agency policy and availability.
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
- Financial Disclosure: Not Required
- Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
- This is a Drug Testing designated position
- Incumbent must obtain/maintain Special Sensitive/Top Secret (SCI) security clearance
Qualifications
You may qualify at the NH-03 broadband level, if you fulfill the following qualifications:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-02/GS-11 grade level in the Federal service as listed below:
Experience providing technical advice, guidance, and recommendations on IT principles, concepts, methods, standards, and practices to a supervisor or higher-level specialist. OR
Experience applying the principles, practices, methods, and techniques of Cybersecurity and associated concepts and standards. OR
Experience managing Defensive Cybersecurity Operations (DCO) such as network monitoring, intrusion detection, response, mitigation, and analysis. OR
Experience implementing and adhering to Department of Defense Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) processes.
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:
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.
Education
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
Contacts
- Address Missile Defense Agency
Bldg 5222 Martin Rd
Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898
US
- Name: MDA Servicing Team
- Phone: 6146920299
- Email: [email protected]