IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (CUSTSPT/INFOSEC) with Security Clearance

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Job description

Duties Analyzes and resolves a complete range of problems within the scope of the activity operations and refers operational problems requiring highly specialized expertise to the appropriate technical expert. Reviews technical and design specifications to address customer requirements. Develops specifications for user instruction manuals based upon customer needs. Develops and maintains a database of technical issues and resolutions. Evaluates and reports on new tools and trends in the customer support field while applying information security/information assurance policies, principles, and practices. Applies skill in applying customer support concepts and methods for troubleshooting/recovering systems and files; installs operating/network systems, applications, protocols, schedules, and equipment to serve as senior customer technical analyst. Develops and manages customer performance requirements and policies and procedures. Leads rapid response teams in response to customer service problems resulting from catastrophic events such as virus infections or widespread power outages. Coordinates, executes, implements, and maintains the installation and operation of customer application systems. Defines procedures for providing post-implementation support. Integrates a variety of systems development activities and technologies. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a U.S. Citizen. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination. This is a drug testing position. Must be able to obtain/maintain Top Secret/CS security clearance. This is a mission essential position. Incumbent will be required to report to work or relocate to a new duty location, within the United States, in times of local/national emergency. This is a TERM appointment for an initial period of two years. Term appointments are non-status, nonpermanent appointments of limited duration (more than 1 year but not more than 6 years). Term appointments may be extended without further competition (up to the 6-year maximum). This position may be converted to a permanent career or career-conditional appointment without further competition as long as all requirements are met. To be eligible for conversion, employee must complete at least 2 years of continuous service under a term appointment in the excepted service and have current performance rating under such term appointment of at least fully successful or equivalent. Term employees are eligible to earn leave and generally have the same benefits as permanent employees including health and life insurance, Thrift Savings Plan coverage, within-grade increases and Federal Employees Retirement System. This is an Information Security (INFOSEC) position. In accordance with DoD 8570.1-M Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program, selectee must meet Information Assurance Certification standards. Qualifications In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below. Basic Requirements : Undergraduate or Graduate Education: Degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks. OR Applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating the following competencies appropriate to, or above, the level of this position. Your resume and work experience should clearly support your ability to meet these competencies and will be evaluated as part of the entire application process. 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. AND Qualifying Experience: To qualify at the GG-12 grade level, your resume must describe at least one year of experience that demonstrates the competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Experience refers to any paid or unpaid experience, including volunteer work and Military service, that would be considered equivalent to work normally performed at the next lower grade level in the federal service. For this position, qualifying experience is defined as: resolving customer problems utilizing technical operations expertise; ensuring the application of information security policies and practices; and troubleshooting, recovering, and operating network and application systems. Candidates must describe how they meet the qualifying experience and/or selective placement factor(s) within the body of their resume. All qualifications must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement. Education There is no substitution of education for the qualifying experienceat the GG-12 grade level Additional information If you are a current Federal Career/Career-Conditional employee, you will be placed on an Excepted appointment. This is a TERM appointment for an initial period of two years and may be extended to a maximum of six years. This position may be converted to a permanent career or career-conditional appointment without further competition as long as all requirements are met. To be eligible for conversion, employee must complete at least 2 years of continuous service under a term appointment in the excepted service AND employee must have a current performance rating under such term appointment of at least fully successful or equivalent. A three-year trial period may be required if you have not previously completed a trial or probationary period in the excepted or competitive service. Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination Individuals tentatively selected for drug testing designated positions at the Defense Information Systems Agency will be required to submit to urinalysis for illegal drugs prior to appointment or placement. We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date. Moving costs MAY be paid. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click here . Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives MAY be authorized. This position is covered under DoD Manual 8140 which will be subject to future Cyber Workforce requirements as defined by the Manual. This position may require an incumbent to work an alternative or shift work schedule. The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants issued March 18, 2004 will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. It applies to former Federal civilian employees receiving a retirement annuity from the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund that are hired within the DoD on or after November 24, 2003. The policy also applies to annuitants (appointed in DoD on/or after November 24, 2003) who move from one position to another within DoD through voluntary reassignment, promotion, change to lower grade or transfer between military departments. Please see this policy here . Because this position is in the Cyber Excepted Service, Veterans' Preference will be applied to preference eligible candidates, as defined by Section 2108 of the Title 5 U.S.C. in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005, "CES Employment and Placement." If you are a veteran claiming veteran's preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package. For more information on the Cyber Excepted Service Personnel System, click here . For more information on veterans' preference, click here . For more information regarding qualifications requirements, click here . All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact for assistance. If selected, the authorized rate of pay may exceed the stated maximum salary rate range under certain circumstances. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How Yo

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