IT SPECIALIST (ENTARCH/INFOSEC)

The IT Specialist position onsite in Arlington, VA supports the Pentagon’s Facilities Operations Group, delivering cybersecurity within the Facility Related Control Systems program while overseeing building utility operations for a large facility. The role combines hands-on IT and SCADA oversight with project leadership, and offers a salary range of USD 121,785 to 158,322 per year for qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

• Act as an IT Specialist and SCADA System Integrator, applying cybersecurity measures to protect data and networks within the Facility Related Control Systems environment; develop plans and procurement packages for SCADA and Building Automation Systems (BAS).
• Review network diagrams, firewall rules, and other IT requirements for Pentagon utilities; plan long-range maintenance schedules and capital improvements such as upgrading PLCs and network topology.
• Serve as the technical authority in designing SCADA networks for the Pentagon reservation; explore and develop advanced HMI utility applications to enhance methods for operating and maintaining building utility systems.
• Perform project and contract management for large-scale IT support projects, including defining customer needs, managing technical requirements, and providing customer support services such as installation, configuration, and training.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Total salary varies depending on location of position.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Required to participate in the direct deposit program.
• Position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
• Requires obtaining and maintaining a Top Secret security clearance with SCI and SAP components. A Special Background Investigation (SBI) is required with favorable adjudication.
• May require work outside normal duty hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or overtime.
• Must submit a Financial Disclosure Statement (OGE-450) upon entering the position and annually.
• The employee is designated as a Mission Critical Employee and may be required to report for or remain at work during adverse weather conditions.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 in the Federal Service (experience may be gained in the private sector).
• All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date and clearly documented in the resume; resume must not exceed two pages.
• Include months and hours worked per week for each employment listed to support qualification determinations.
• Education cannot be substituted for experience.
• Additional guidance on federal resume content is available from USAJOBS.
• Active duty service members may submit a certification of active service in lieu of a DD-214 if discharge is expected within 120 days.
• Nepotism rules apply; individuals may not be appointed into a position within the supervisory chain of a relative.
• Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.
• DoD Priority Placement Program documentation may be required; other documentation may apply.

Technologies

• SCADA
• Building Automation Systems (BAS)
• HMI
• PLCs

Benefits

Comprehensive federal benefits package; eligibility depends on the type of position and whether full-time, part-time, or intermittent.

This job is open to

• The public: U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the United States.
• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL): Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

Clarification from the Agency

Open to US Citizens and Nationals and PPP Eligibles.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Applicants will be evaluated on how well they meet the listed qualifications.
• Note: Under this DHA, veteran's preference does not apply.
• Applications, resumes, and supporting documentation will be reviewed to determine if the minimum qualifications are met as listed.
• Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified; include the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD-3145-3) to verify eligibility.
• MR and NG technicians with disability retirement PPP eligibility: include the Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD-3145-2).
• Retained Grade PPP Eligible: include the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD-3145-1) to verify eligibility.