IT Cybersecurity Specialist

Overview

On Site
USD 124,531.00 - 185,234.00 per year
Full Time

Skills

MI
Marketing Intelligence
Python
SAS
R
Cloudera
Databricks
Writing
Documentation
FLSA
Information Security
Cyber Security
Information System Security
Information Technology
Business Process
Data Science
Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning (ML)
Systems Analysis
Risk Analysis
Computer Simulation
Project Planning
Training
PDF
Military
DoD
Logistics
SAFE
Testing
MDA
Law
Recruiting

Job Details

Summary

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Position will be filled at any of the locations listed below. Site specific salary information as follows:

  • Battle Creek, MI: $124,531- $161,889
  • Columbus, OH: $129,946- $168,929
  • New Cumberland, PA: $142,488- $185,234

Duties

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  • Performs professional work in data science, artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML), system analysis, risk analysis, predictive analysis, computer simulation, program/project planning and controls, and other related areas...
  • ...to solve problems encountered in the gathering, conditioning, analysis, and integration of large and heterogenous volumes of data related to defensive cyber operations, for which little or no precedent exists.
  • Adapts existing or develops new methods of computation and analysis when current techniques will not provide adequate or satisfactory results in support of cybersecurity operations.
  • Trains/deploys models using tools such as Python, SAS, R, Cloudera, Databricks, or other common machine learning platforms/languages, frameworks to solve cybersecurity problems.
  • Documents models, methodologies, experiments, and results to demonstrate significance, repeatability, and operational risks.
  • Communicates results clearly to technical and non-technical personnel through writing, code documentation, briefings, guides, and technical products.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
  • Security Requirements: Special Sensitive
  • Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
  • Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
  • Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
  • Bargaining Unit Status: No
  • This position and any future selections from this announcement may be used to fill various shifts located within DLA Information Operations (J6) locations.

Qualifications

To qualify for an IT Specialist (INFOSEC) your qualifications must include:

A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-14 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes:

  • Formulates problems and develops solutions for cybersecurity operations analyst, incident responders, information system security managers, program managers, and other information Technology (IT) personnel to accommodate limitations in data, tools, business processes, compute resources, or other limitations that may impact model training and performance
  • Provides a high level of technical expertise in data science, intelligence, artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML), systems analysis, risk analysis, predictive analysis, computer simulation, program/project planning and controls
  • Recommends risk responses and the best alternative to current operations and responses, if they are found, and presents relevant trade off and limitations so decision makers can make informed choices or take appropriate action

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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

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Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: _vol300.PDF

Information for Veterans is available at: As of 23 December 2016, Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement.

Drug-Free Workplace Policy

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug testing.

Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six-month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing.

The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, norfentanyl, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and opioids.

ADVISORY: Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana. DLA employees are subject to Federal law and under Federal law, Marijuana is a Schedule I drug and is illegal.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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