IT Specialist (INFOSEC)

Job Details

Qualifications & Requirements

You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Conducting security risk analyses, validating user functionality, and forecasting future technological needs and implementing security guidance and directs appropriate action to resolve identified discrepancies and/or deficiencies. Applying IT systems security principles, concepts, methods regulations, and policies and the infrastructure protection environment sufficient to develop long-range plans for IT security systems that anticipate, identify, evaluate, mitigate, and minimize risks associated with IT systems vulnerabilities. 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. 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. NOTE: All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

Position Overview

This position is being filled under the memorandum from the Under Secretary of Defense. Title 5, United States Code, Section 9905, "Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense. This position is part of the Department of War, War Media Activity. The incumbent will be responsible for developing policies, directives, and guidance to support cybersecurity operational requirements.

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 December 22, 2023. As a IT Specialist (INFOSEC) at the GS-2210-13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Develops policies, programs, and plans related to cybersecurity operations in the TSO area of responsibility to include working directly with agency internal, and external partners. Develops policies, directives, and guidance to support cybersecurity operational requirements. Responsible for analyzing, planning, and developing cybersecurity for networks and systems related to cybersecurity operations in the TSO/AFN HQ area of responsibility. Serves as a subject matter expert for cybersecurity engagements with WMA partner systems, determines long range program objectives, and develops strategy for achieving those objectives. Performs a variety of technical support and advisory duties within the AFN HQ IT portfolio. Provides technical review, validation, and oversight of all proposed cybersecurity projects. Coordinates and provides oversight for all National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800-53 eMass Security Control Assessments, Site Assistance Visits, Command Operational Cyber Readiness (CORA), and Cyber Service Provider Evaluations in support of assigned TSO and AFN HQ and systems.