IT SPECIALIST (OS)-Direct Hire Authority with Security Clearance

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Job description

Duties Installs, maintains, and identifies issues with system configuration and architecture documentation. Manages the Civil Engineer Security Program for all CE owned and/or operated control systems. Maintains control systems and applications on those systems. Performs as a technical advisor to functional users of CE control systems. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship is required Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance 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: This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage and Fact Sheet Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization. Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position. Employee must maintain current certifications This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection. 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 Disclosure of Political Appointments Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. This position may require travel. Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period. Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise. This is a cybersecurity position; the employee will attain appropriate DoD approved cybersecurity baseline certificate(s) applicable for cybersecurity functions required for the DoD position held, within six months of filling position Position includes information assurance (IA) work as a paramount duty requirement. Incumbent of this position must achieve the appropriate IA certification within six months of assignment of these duties. A waiver of this requirement may be granted. Security Plus is a must requirement and must be able to provide that certification prior to employment, and any other cyber security training certificates. Qualifications Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Information Technology Management Series located here . BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Education All academic degrees and coursework must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions 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 Experience Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate GS-5 through GS-15 (or equivalent): 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. Must possesses the appropriate level of training and certifications to access and work on Airforce network servers. Security Plus is a must requirement and must be able to provide that certification prior to employment, and any other cyber security training certificates. IDEAL CANDIDATE: Three years' experience working as a it specialist as a cyber security ISSM ability and experience to work with the Civil Engineer (CE) Control Systems (CS) and their associated network architecture with the purpose of properly installing, maintaining, and incorporating Cybersecurity measures at all levels. 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: 1. Knowledge of control systems security principles, topology, architecture, installation, operation, and maintenance and role of control systems. 2. Knowledge of a full range of IT and OT security principles, concepts, practices, products and services (including systems hardware, software, database software, immediate access storage technology, firmware), and methods for evaluating risk and mitigating vulnerabilities, implementing improvements, and disseminating security tools and procedures and skill to apply cybersecurity and privacy principles to organizational requirements (relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, non-repudiation). 3. Knowledge of control systems and their applications software technology to isolate causes of and resolve problems between hardware, system, and applications software programs and to measure system performance and/or extend operating system capabilities to support organizational business processes and utility operations. 4. Ability to conduct IT and OT systems and software analysis, functions, techniques, and capabilities sufficient to evaluate the feasibility of proposed new systems and software projects, design and maintain systems and applications software, and ensure successful integration with existing and anticipated infrastructure. 5. Ability to maintain an up-to-date awareness of technological advances and forecast how management can meet future policy and mission requirements. 6. Ability to plan, organize and direct, and ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing to coordinate technical support of system applications. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education ARE YOU USING YOUR 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 here to check accreditation. 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. Additional information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected

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