IT SPECIALIST

Duties * Serve as the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) for DoD Enterprise systems. * As a Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (SME), provide critical thinking to ensure system security requirements are addressed during all phases of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC). * Establish and implement security procedures and practices in support of Customer goals and current DoD regulations. * Develop and update Assessment and Authorization (A and A) documentation (Body of Evidence) for management and continuous monitoring of information systems. * Perform security audits IAW established procedures. * Develop process for the management, review, and retention of security audit data. * Make decisions and implement corrective action as required to resolve audit discrepancies. * Author and review IS security-related documentation and submit to Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS). * Managing the Plan of Action and Milestones (POA and M), Continuous Monitoring, and Federal Information System Management Act (FISMA) compliance. Requirements Conditions of Employment * Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. * This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required. * This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time. * This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for Engineering and Technical Management certification within 36 months as of entrance on duty. * This is an Army Information Assurance (IA) Workforce Position and requires certification IAW DoD 8570-01-M, 12/19/05. within six months of appointment. * A one year probationary period may be required. 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. * Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
* Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
* Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
* Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
* Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
* Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
* Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
* Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
* Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
* Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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 . Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-03/GS-13 grade level in the Federal service which includes: 1) Serving as an appointed Information System Security Officer (ISSO) on Enterprise systems; 2) Ensuring all Information Security and Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS)/Government Off-The-Shelf (GOTS) within the area of responsibility are properly certified and accredited in accordance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and configuration management policies and practices; 3) Supporting the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) in the implementation of the cybersecurity on Enterprise Systems and 4) Working with Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) or Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) processes to include vulnerability scans and/or Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) analysis and vulnerability assessments for risk mitigations and remediation. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (NH-03/GS-13). AND 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.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 recommendations. Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS or equivalent) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade (GS-11) or equivalent pay band (NH-2). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: * Communications
* Configuration Management
* System Administration
* Technical CompetenceEducation 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 * This is a pay banded position. This NH-03 position is subject to the Non-Supervisory Senior Professional control point of the CECOM Control Point Policy, which encompasses grade 13 under the General Schedule (GS) system. * 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. * One year trial/probationary period may be required. * Direct deposit of pay is required. * 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(n) Information Technology/Cybersecurity Career Field position. * Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. * Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. * Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. * Recruitment incentive may be authorized. * Advanced leave accrual may be authorized. * 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 announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. 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 when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. You may claim Military Spouse preference. You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writi

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