IT Cybersecurity Specialist

Duties Develops policies and procedures to ensure information systems reliability and accessibility, and to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data. Conducts risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs. Conducts cyber security operations evaluations, audits, reviews and assesses systems security contingency plans and disaster recovery procedures. Implements, maintains, and conducts on-site and remote/virtual analyses of information system (IS) standard security products and associated systems. Provides technical reports to management that depict the status of the security products and the holistic security posture of the applicable (e.g., CCRI, PKI, ICS/OT, Cloud, PIT, CDS) operations at the site, or areas under evaluation. Prepares and presents formal and informal briefings to chain-of-command management on assigned projects, and to other organizations as part of the review process. 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. Must be able to obtain and maintain Top Secret/ SCI security clearance. This is a drug testing position. This position is covered under DoD Manual 8140 which will be subject to future Cyber Workforce requirements as defined by the Manual. Qualifications In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below. Basic Requirements: Applicants must demonstrate on their resume that they have IT related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies. -Attention to Detail -Customer Service -Oral Communication -Problem Solving Qualifying Experience: To qualify at the GG-12, 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: Knowledge of cyber defense, vulnerability assessments techniques/tools and cyber audit techniques/tools, information technology (IT) security principles (e.g., Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability), network security architecture concepts (e.g., firewalls, demilitarized zones, encryption), and cybersecurity principles used to manage risks related to the use, processing, storage, and transmission of information or data. Qualifying Experience: To qualify at the GG-13, 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: Conducting risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs, understanding and implementing information technology (IT) security principles (e.g., Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability), network security architecture concepts (e.g., firewalls, demilitarized zones, encryption), and conducting cyber security operations evaluations, audits, reviews and assesses systems security contingency plans and disaster recovery procedures. 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 specialized experience at the GG-12 grade level. There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GG-13 grade level. Additional information This position is a DoD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system position in the Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C. 1599f. If you are a current Federal Career/Career-Conditional employee, you will be placed on an Excepted appointment. This appointment does not confer eligibility to be non-competitively converted to the competitive service. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (to verify your registration status click here). A three year probationary period may be required. 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. Management has the prerogative to select at either grade level. This recruitment provides promotion opportunity to target position without further competition when selectee is eligible and recommended by management. However promotion is not guaranteed and no promise of a promotion is implied. We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date. Moving costs MAY be paid. Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives MAY be authorized. 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 . This position is covered under DoD Manual 8140 which will be subject to future Cyber Workforce requirements as defined by the Manual. Employee is subject to recall or call back during off-shift hours, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, if required by upper management. Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination. This position is subject to the limitations imposed by the DOD Priority Placement Program. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligible candidates will receive priority consideration at the highest grade level for which they have applied and been determined best qualified up to and including the full performance level. PPP Application Based Preference Eligibles (Military Reserve and National Guard technicians, Military Reserve and National Guard technicians receiving disability retirement, and Retained Grade employees) will receive priority consideration at the full performance level only. For grades below the full performance level, only MSP/PPP eligible candidates who currently occupy a formal training program position will be entitled to exercise their priority preference. DoD Components with CES positions apply Veterans' 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." 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 please click here . All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact for assistance. 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 You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. You can preview the Assessment Questionnaire here: 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. Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies. FOR THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT THE FOLLOWI