IT SPECIALIST (Information Security)
Location: Fort Belvoir, Virginia
Description: Department of the Army is at present recruited IT SPECIALIST (Information Security) right now, this career will be ordered in Virginia. Detailed specification about this career opportunity please read the description below. Duties
Summary
Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.
About the Position:
Army Cyber Command (ARCYBER) is looking for people who are passionate about what they do, and who thrive in a culture of innovation. They are elite, trusted professionals dedicated to protecting and defending the Nation in cyberspace. Using cutting-edge technologies, they operate and defend all Army networks. They are also part of a Joint Service and whole-of-government team working to ensure the security, reliability, and resiliency of cyberspace. ARCYBER fosters a culture of innovation where creativity and passion are encouraged and rewarded. As an IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC) you will coordinate on important issues that will have a significant impact on Cyber across the Department of the Army and the Department of Defense. If you enjoy a challenge and operating in a fast paced environment, then this is the position for you.
Positions filled in the National Capital Region will relocate to Fort Gordon, GA on/about 2020, but no later than 2022.
NOTE: This is a Public Notice announcement under the Direct Hire Authority for Cyber Workforce Positions.
This is a permanent position.
Who May Apply: US Citizens
Responsibilities
As an Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC), you will perform the following duties:
- Serve as an IT Specialist as part of a 24x7 rotating shift focused on Cyber forensics.
- Develop, implement and coordinate activities designed to ensure, protect and restore Army systems, services and capabilities.
- Produce and coordinate in-depth Cyber Forensics and malware analysis studies and analytical assessments.
- Provide computer forensics support to the Current Operations team through the use of industry standard hardware and software.
- Develop cyber threat briefings in varying formats and for various audiences to include multiple classification levels.
50% or less - 50% Business Travel is required.
Supervisory status
No
Who May Apply
This job is open to…
US Citizens
Questions? This job is open to 1 group.
Job family (Series)
2210 Information Technology Management
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Requirements
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
TOP SECRET
- Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET security clearance based on SSBI with eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
- This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to applicant testing and random drug testing. Tentatively selected applicants will be required to sign DA Form 5019 (Condition of Employment for Certain Civilian Positions Identified as Critical Under the Department of the Army Drug-Free Federal Workplace Program) requiring participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
- Incumbent must be willing to take and successfully pass a Counterintelligence Scope Polygraph (CI/Poly).
- This position requires successful completion of the appropriate training and certifications to obtain the required Information Assurance Technician level (IAT-II) within 6 months of placement as outlined in DoD 8570.01-M, Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program.
- Temporary duty travel may be required approximately up to 50% TDY (temporary business travel).
- This position may be on call and required to work weekends/holidays as part of a 24x7 rotating shift requirement.
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.
Two year trial/probationary period may be required.
Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination.
Direct Deposit of Pay is Required.
This is a Career Program (CP) 34 position.
Qualifications
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.
To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience is defined as: coordinating and synchronizing global net-centric solutions, and providing secure, interoperable, and reliable operation of networks; Coordinating in-depth Cyber Forensics and malware analysis studies and analytical assessments. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12).
AND individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below
Required Competencies:
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 recommendation.
Education
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.
Additional information
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an
Alternate Application
.
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.
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application package
(resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 90 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. Additional information about the program is on OPM's
Career Transition Resources website
.
Background checks and security clearance
Security clearance
Top Secret/SCI
Required Documents
Required Documents
The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the
Applicant Checklist (External)
.
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply.
If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
Your resume
:
Your resume may be submitted in any format.
If you submit more than one copy of your resume, only the most recent version will be reviewed. The latest timestamp will be used to determine which version of your resume is "most recent." It is your responsibility to check the status and timestamp of all documents you submit as part of your application.
If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application will be marked as incomplete and you will not receive consideration for this position.
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Benefits
Benefits
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.
Learn more about federal benefits
.
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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.
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This career will be opened on: Mon, 29 Jan 2018 09:56:33 GMT