IT Specialist (INFOSEC/PLCYPLN)

IT Specialist (INFOSEC/PLCYPLN) supports WMA Mission Networks and Systems under Direct Hire Authority for the Department of War.

Responsibilities

• Directs and manages Information Assurance (IA) services and delivers specialized Information Security (IS)/IA support across the WMA enterprise.
• Acts as a technical INET expert and oversees certification and accreditation activities for INFOSEC compliance within the WMA Technology Support Office, Mission Systems.
• Serves as the ISSO for the Mission Systems broadcast network and associated systems.
• Plans, organizes, and leads projects with high policy and program impact, requiring advanced understanding of modern communication methods and supporting technologies.
• Evaluates contractor capabilities, develops cost estimates, drafts technical requests for proposals, assesses contract expertise, and advises the WMA Enterprise Architect on final selections.
• Collaborates with engineering staff and enforces DISA and NSA technical guides to evaluate information assurance requirements across the infrastructure.

Details

• Location: Fort Meade, MD (onsite)
• Salary: USD 121,785 - 158,322 per year
• Minimum experience: 5 years

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Occasional travel
• Work schedule: Full-time
• Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of duty: Set Schedule
• Recruitment incentives: Not Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework eligibility: This position is situational telework eligible
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-secret security clearance. Failure to obtain or retain a top-secret clearance may result in termination of employment.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test screening, and periodic testing thereafter.
• Five years of experience in the IT/IA field, with prior work as a systems administrator and a security technician
• This is a DoD Cyberspace Workforce (CWF) position; incumbent must be fully qualified for assigned work roles per DoDM 8140.03
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level, including IT-related work demonstrating attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving

Eligibility

• The public: U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• Military spouses: Military spouses of active duty service members or whose spouse is 100 percent disabled or died on active duty
• National Guard and reserves: Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members

This announcement is open to All U.S. Citizens and is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority (DHA) for Certain Personnel of the Department of War. Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612) (NonComp Mil Sp), Retained Grade Preference (RGP), and Military Reserve and National Guard (NG) Technician eligibles may also apply.

Education

• Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level
• All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement
• Graduate education: One academic year of graduate study is considered by the school's definition; if unavailable, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) may satisfy the requirement
• Foreign education: If using education completed abroad, credentials must be evaluated by a private organization to determine equivalence to a U.S. education or full credit must be given for courses at a U.S.-accredited institution

Additional Information

• Cyber Workforce Role (CWR): Primary Code 722 - Information Systems Security Manager; Additional Code 531 - Cyber Defense Incident Responder; Proficiency level: Advanced; IT Privileged User: Yes; Work Role ID: 722 (NIST: OV-MG-001); Category/Specialty: Oversee & Govern / Cybersecurity Management; Workforce Element: Cybersecurity; Responsible for cybersecurity of a program, organization, system, or enclave
• RE-EMPLOYED ANNUITANT: Not eligible for this position
• All applicants must meet qualifications by the closing date
• Position subject to initial drug screening and periodic testing; a negative result must be reported within 30 days after start date
• You may be required to sign a Drug Test Statement of Understanding if selected
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs (ICTAP) may apply for well-qualified candidates
• Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service
• Candidates should be committed to improving federal government efficiency and upholding the Constitution