Information Technology Specialist

Duties * Perform a variety of IT/automation support duties related to the security, maintenance, troubleshooting, and implementation of hardware, software, applications/functional areas to assist end users. * Provide system administration, system installation, cyber tools implementation, cyberspace investigations, damage assessments, network monitoring and assists other cyber workforce personnel. * Receive, document, prioritize, and respond to IT user trouble calls, providing customer automation support to resolve end user problems. * Assist personnel in using features of various types of hardware, software applications, interfaces, and systems. * Review, implement, and update current established network and stand-alone security protocols and ensures compliance with Army and DoD information assurance policies and regulations. * Monitor performance of systems and performs diagnostics on system operations to identify problems and trends in processor efficiency, linkages to networks, effectiveness for user requirements, and other similar factors. * Perform system administrator functions on assigned networks. * Investigate, analyze, and respond to cyber incidents within the network environment or enclave. Requirements Conditions of Employment * Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. * Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance based on a T5 investigation/Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) with eligibility for sensitive compartmented information (SCI). * In accordance with Change 3 to AR 600-85, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program, individual must successfully pass a urinalysis screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment and periodically thereafter. * Two year trial/probationary period may be required. * This position is designated as Cyber Workforce baseline certification IAT/IAM Level II. Selectee must obtain and maintain appropriate certification within six months of hire. * Must be able to lift 40 pounds and carry it up and down stairs. 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. * 10-Point Other Veterans' Rating
* 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
* 5-Point Veterans' Preference
* Current Army Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Employee
* Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
* Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
* Current DoD Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Employee (non-Army)
* Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange Agreement
* Disabled Veteran w/ a Service-Connected Disability, More than 10%, Less than 30%
* Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer
* Prior Federal Service Employee
* Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
* Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
* Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
* United States Citizen Applying to a DCIPS Position Army DCIPS positions apply Veteran's 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 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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 . To qualify, applicants must have one year or more of specialized experience that demonstrates a practical knowledge of Information Technology Customer Support and systems administration as demonstrated by performance of all of the following: 1. diagnosing and resolving problems in response to customer reported IT related incidents; 2. troubleshooting and recovering systems and files; 3. installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining customer hardware and software; 4. Investigating and responding to cyber incidents; and, 5. using established tracking system to log requests, monitor trouble tickets, track problem resolution, identify patterns of failure, research bug fixes and implement solutions. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GG/GS-09). Specialized experience includes, or was 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. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: completing thorough and accurate work independently, even in the most difficult or stressful situations; occasionally reviewing work completed by others; (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. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: resolving routine and non-routine problems, questions, or complaints; developing and maintaining strong, mutually supportive working relationships with customers; conducting evaluation of support to determine quality of services and customer satisfaction, and recommending procedural changes based on customer need or changes in policy and/or regulation; (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. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: convincingly conveying complex information to customers; presenting thoughts that are well-organized and demonstrating confidence in the facts and ideas; adjusting style when working with individuals with different levels of understanding; using various methods to explain and convey information; and, (4) Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: solving complex or sensitive problems by developing and proposing strategic alternatives; identifying possible conflicts and shared benefits; helping team anticipate problems and identifying and evaluating potential sources of information; providing feedback and coaching to others to help solve problems; engaging appropriate stakeholders when developing solutions in order to understand and incorporate multiple perspectives and needs; evaluating the effectiveness of decisions and adjusting future decisions as appropriate. OR Substitution of Education for Experience: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Management Information Systems; Computer Engineering; Computer Science; Computer Programming and Software Engineering. (Note: You must submit a copy of your transcripts for verification purposes.) You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: * Cybersecurity
* Information Systems/Network Security
* Network Management
* Network OperationEducation FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html Additional information * 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. * Direct Deposit of Pay is required. * Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance based on a T5 investigation/Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) with eligibility for sensitive compartmented information (SCI). *

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