Job opening: IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC) - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY
Salary: $90 178 - 139 407 per year
Published at: Dec 16 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
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The primary purpose of this position is to Function as directorate's Cybersecurity technical advisor. Manages a large and complex organization-wide portfolio of cyber system authorizations enabling continued digital transformation and laboratory operations.
Duties
Oversees and supports Cybersecurity of AFRL systems including associated policies, procedures, system designs, authorization documentation, and usage.
Develops directives to implement DoD and DAF policy actions related to computer security. Participates in strategic and tactical planning for Cybersecurity initiatives and policies at DoD, DAF, MAJCOM, and Laboratory levels.
Ensures internal projects and plans adhere to network security requirements. Manages the application of system Assessment and Authorization standardization for technology. Monitors contractor-provided services for Cybersecurity efforts and ensures compliance with contract terms.
Reviews and evaluates Cybersecurity alternatives to determine courses of action based on technical implications, program objectives, and protection requirements. Makes recommendations to support and strengthen Cybersecurity on networks, enclaves, and stand-alone systems. Provides planning and technical guidance on various Cybersecurity areas including support costs associated with initiating new projects.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- A security clearance may be required
- If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
- Recruitment incentives may/may not be authorized
- This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Position may be subject to random drug testing
- Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
- Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
- Employee must maintain current certifications
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
- DoD Cyberspace Workforce Qualification. Must achieve the appropriate foundational and resident qualifications within twelve months of assignment
- Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
- This position has been designated as a Non-Critical Acquisition Position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).
- Incumbent is required to file an OGE Form 450, upon appointment and will be required to file annually.
- Information Assurance Certification is a condition of employment. This position includes information assurance (IA) work as a paramount duty requirement. Must achieve the appropriate IA certification within six months of assignment of these duties.
- This position meets the administrative exemption criteria for the FLSA (5 CFR 551.206).
Qualifications
Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Information Technology (IT) Management Series 2210 (Alternative A). Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.
BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below.
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.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have or will have within 120 days of closing this announcement at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade DO-01/ GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes experience which is experience in overseeing cybersecurity programs or portfolio of system authorization projects; experience coordinating with higher-headquarter organizations to obtain cyber system authorization flexibilities; experience coordinating blended contractor and government personnel teams on system authorization projects.
NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.
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:
Problem Solving
Communication
Business Management
Teamwork and Leadership
Education
IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you
MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click
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FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Contacts
- Address AF Lab Demo WP
2000 Allbrook Drive
Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433
US
- Name: Total Force Service Center
- Phone: 1-800-525-0102
- Email: [email protected]
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