SUPV IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (NETWORK)

Summary

This position is being recruited under 10 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service. It has been identified as a position necessary to carry out and support the mission of the US Cyber Command.

It is in the Supervision/Management Work Category at the Senior Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. It is located in the DISA FE/Endpoint Svcs /Customer Spt Directorate.

Duties

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• Serve as chief directing and supervising employees highly skilled in systems, network and cyber defense disciplines with situational awareness of the multi-domain integration network architecture and the relationship between networks.
• Oversees, manages and is technically responsible for day-to-day network operations of cybersecurity functions. Continually keeps abreast of cybersecurity and cyber defense technology and how they affect our networks and systems.
• Serves as lead specialist with responsibility to ensure effective, economical, and technical management of customer cybersecurity and cyber defense requirements for the assigned networks, systems, and applications.
• Oversees Incident Response of the Network Operations team, including Incident analysis, Computer Network Defense and Communications Task Order/Warning Order mission impact assessment and support, and assessing the impact of events on the network.
• Develops integrated information requirements and architecture, configurations, policies, procedures, plans/programs and budget to support enterprise requirements related to communications, processor, storage, and software.
• Provides centralized lifecycle management, direction and guidance for budget, acquisition, sustainment and implementation of IT systems and software.
• Employs comprehensive knowledge of IT architecture, customer business processes, organizational plans, and resource requirements including database design, management, and administration, database concepts, principles, data assets and policies.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• In accordance with the DoD 8140 policy series, the position is subject to completing Foundational Qualifications in 9 months and completing Residential Qualification requirements overall in 12 months.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) as a condition of employment.
• Incumbent must successfully complete periodic Counter-Intelligence Polygraph (CI Poly) examination with No Deception Indicated (NDI) for the duration of federal employment while maintaining access to Special Compartmented Information (SCI).
• This is a Mission Essential position that requires incumbent to physically report to their duty station in certain situations where non-essential employees are excused.
• Incumbent may be placed in a 24/7 standby or recall status and be required to carry a mobile phone or other device.
• Incumbent may be required to physically report to an alternate duty station during the activation of a Continuity of Operations (COOP) Plan.
• This is a Key Position. This position cannot be vacated during an emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization to function effectively.
• In accordance with DoD Instruction 1200.07, Screening the Ready Reserve, the incumbent of a Key Position be removed from any Ready Reservist or military recall status.
• Incumbent is subject to initial and random drug testing for this position.

Qualifications

Applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating the following competencies appropriate to, or above, the level of this position. For vacancies below the full-performance level of the position, the basic requirement will be evaluated on a developmental basis. Your resume and work experience should clearly support your ability to meet these competencies and will be evaluated as part of the entire application process.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

Attention to Detail - experience reviewing my own information technology-related work or data and have been responsible for reviewing the work of others to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency with standards

Customer Service - developing and maintaining relationships with customers, anticipating and assessing the current and future information technology needs of customers, and developing or identifying information technology products or services that are tailored to meet customer needs

Oral Communication - briefing senior-level management and IT staff on the status of information technology systems, projects, or daily operations, including the communication of complex technical information to a non-technical audience

Problem Solving - identifying alternatives to address unique, highly complex, or sensitive information technology-related issues. I have anticipated information technology-related problems and have identified and evaluated potential sources of information to generate alternative solutions.

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Qualifying Experience:

In addition to meeting the basic requirement, qualified applicants must possess: One year of qualifying experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-13) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.

For this position, qualifying experience is defined as: Leading enterprise-level cybersecurity and network operations programs to ensure system integrity and mission readiness; OR managing incident response, cyber defense activities, and operational risk assessments for complex IT environments; OR developing and overseeing integrated IT architectures, policies, budgets, and lifecycle management for large-scale systems and applications.

**Combination of education and experience is not applicable for this position.**

Volunteer Experience: 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 to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Candidates must describe how they meet the qualifying experience and/or selective placement factor(s) within the body of their resume. All qualifications must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There is no substitution of education for the qualifying experienceat the GG-14 grade level.

Additional information

• This position is in the Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service. It is being recruited under 10 U.S.C. 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system.
• If you are a current Federal Career/Career-Conditional employee, you will be placed on an Excepted appointment.
• This appointment does not confer eligibility to be non-competitively converted to an appointment in the competitive service.
• Salary range includes a Targeted Local Market Supplement (TLMS) in accordance with Section 1599f of Title 10 U.S.C. and Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 1400.25, Volume 3006.
• A three-year trial period may be required if you have not previously completed a trial or probationary period in the excepted or competitive service.
• Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination
• Individuals tentatively selected for drug testing designated positions at the Defense Information Systems Agency will be required to submit to urinalysis for illegal drugs prior to appointment or placement.
• This position requires pre-employment and periodic counter-intelligence polygraph exams.
• We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
• The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click here.
• Salary plus Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) is authorized. This rate is subject to change without notice.
• Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives MAY be authorized.
• This position is covered under DoD Manual 8140 which will be subject to future Cyber Workforce requirements as defined by the Manual.
• This position may be designated as Emergency Essential. Incumbent must sign a statement of understanding and an agreement to continue to perform the duties of this position in the event of a crisis until relieved by proper authority. Incumbent's dependents shall be evacuated from the crisis zone with the same priority as other DoD-sponsored evacuees. You may be required, as a condition of employment, to take the series of anthrax vaccine immunizations to include annual boosters. Failure to take the immunizations may lead to your removal from this position or separation from Federal Service.
• Employee is subject to recall or call back during off-shift hours, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, if required by upper management.
• Because this position is in the Cyber Excepted Service, Veterans' Preference will be applied to preference eligible candidates, as defined by Section 2108 of the Title 5 U.S.C. in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005, "CES Employment and Placement." If you are a veteran claiming veteran's preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package.
• For more information on the Cyber Excepted Service Personnel System, click here.
• For more information on veterans' preference, click here.
• For more information regarding qualifications requirements, click here.
• All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact for assistance.
• If selected, the authorized rate of pay may exceed the stated maximum salary rate range under certain circumstances.

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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.

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