IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC) with Security Clearance

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Job description

Duties Responsible for assisting the Cyber Operational Readiness Assessment (CORA) team leads in maintaining the integrity and availability of Army data and information systems. As an inspection reviewer, will perform specific actions in support of the overall Command Cyber Operational Readiness Assessment (CORA) mission to geographically disbursed locations under the supervision of the team lead. Executes Cyber Operational Readiness Assessments for the Army and provides assessment results to Army senior leaders. The inspection team develops plans of action and milestones on behalf of the Army to articulate risk and proposes remediation strategies and implementation dates. Assists in the execution of the assessments as directed by ARCYBER and the Cyber Protection Brigade (CPB) to identifying critical vulnerabilities to be used in risk management and operational impact decisions that affect DoD mission success. Requirements Conditions of Employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Three year trial/probationary period may be required. Must obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS-SCI). Must pass an initial and periodic urinalysis screening for illegal drug use. Must be able to obtain and maintain access to NSA and Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) accredited facilities and networks. Military Affairs Desk Officer (MADO) Security In-Processing (SIP) process. This position is subject to an on-call, 24x7 mission requirement and may be subject to rotating shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays in times of emergency or crisis. Must be able to meet position requirements for certification at Level II in Information Assurance management (IAT-11) within six months or less of entrance of duty. (Certification requirements maybe found in DoD 8571.01-M. Temporary Duty (TDY) travel will be required approximately 60% of the time. IAW DISA's cyber readiness inspection training guidelines, employee is granted a limited number of attempt(s) to pass required training courses. Failure to pass required courses could lead to adverse action including removal from Federal Service. Position designated mission essential, may be required to remain on duty or report for duty during severe weather or other installation closings, and to work overtime which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Call back and emergency duty are regular requirements of this position. Must undergo and successfully complete an initial and periodic Counter-Intelligence Polygraph (CI Poly) examination with No Deception Indicated (NDI). Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. United States Citizen Applying to a Cyber Excepted Service (CES) Position Army CES positions apply Veteran's Preference to preference eligible candidates, as defined by Section 2108 of 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 veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package. In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document . To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the possession of knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Such experience is typically in or directly related to the work of the position to be filled. Basic Requirement for IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC): Specialized and Other Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes (1)Analyzing and preparing reports on Cyber Security (CS) and Cyber Operational Readiness Assessment results and tracking the overall technology-specific risk rating of all sites with open vulnerabilities to ensure standards are met; (2) Conducting assessments of security controls at the systems or network level to determine the effectiveness of the controls; (3) Performing traditional security assessments and network vulnerability assessments to meet applicable security directives. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GG-11). The specialized experience must include, or be supplemented by, information technology related experience (paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training, as appropriate) which demonstrates each of the four competencies, as defined: (1) Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: completing thorough and accurate work independently, even in the most difficult or stressful situations; occasionally reviewing work completed by others. (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. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: resolving routine and non-routine problems, questions, or complaints; developing and maintaining strong, mutually supportive working relationships with customers; conducting evaluation of support to determine quality of services and customer satisfaction, and recommending procedural changes based on customer need or changes in policy and/or regulation. (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. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: convincingly conveying complex information to customers; presenting thoughts that are well-organized and demonstrating confidence in the facts and ideas; adjusting style when working with individuals with different levels of understanding; using various methods to explain and convey information. (4) Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: solving complex or sensitive problems by developing and proposing strategic alternatives; identifying possible conflicts and shared benefits; helping team anticipate problems and identifying and evaluating potential sources of information; providing feedback and coaching to others to help solve problems; engaging appropriate stakeholders when developing solutions in order to understand and incorporate multiple perspectives and needs; evaluating the effectiveness of decisions and adjusting future decisions as appropriate. Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information If you are a current federal career/career-conditional employee, you will be placed on an excepted appointment. This position is in the Professional Work Category at the Full Performance Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. Appointment to this position does not confer competitive status. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS-SCI). Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Digital Technology Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) cons

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