IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (NETWORK/INFOSEC)

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 Professional Work Category at the Full Performance Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. This position is located in Defense Information Systems Agency at Scott AFB/Hill AFB, UT.

Duties

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• In a 24x7 construct, oversees and coordinates Tier 1/Tier 2 systems testing, troubleshoot, and support required to ensure the security and continuous real-time availability and accessibility of the DoDIN and Enterprise services.
• Monitors execution of changes to the physical configuration of network hardware and software as necessary to meet new or changed data transmission and connectivity requirements.
• Provides initial diagnoses of complex IT network and routing issues such as network traffic congestion, packet loss, and encryption/description of information as it moves securely throughout the DoDIN.
• Provides Situational Awareness to Battle Captains and fellow Watch Officers at both DISA Global Operations Centers to maintain a Common Operation Picture of the DoDIN.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S.Citizen.
• 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.
• This is a Drug Testing Position.
• This is a SCI/Top Secret.
• This is a Mission Essential Position.
• This position requires the incumbent to work an alternative or shift work schedule.
• This is a DoD 8140 series, the position is subjected to completing Foundational Qualifications in 9 months and completing Residential Qualifications requirements in 12 months.
• 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.

Qualifications

Time in Grade:

For entry at the GS12 level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS11or higher grade in the Federal Service.

Basic Requirements:

Applicants must demonstrate on their resume that they have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below.

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Oral Communication

Problem Solving

Qualifying Experience:

For the GG-12, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the GG-11 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable in difficulty and responsibility to GG-11if outside the Federal service, is required.

Qualifying experience is defined as Experience in a network operations center environment which includes experience in customer service/customer support related to information technology, network operations, cybersecurity incident management and problem resolution.

In addition to meeting the qualifying experience requirements, qualified applicants must also possess the quality of experience as it relates to how closely or to what extent an applicant's background, recency of experience, education, and training are relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the announced position. Candidates must clearly demonstrate the possession of the competencies necessary to successfully perform the work of the position at the appropriate level to be qualified for the position. Applicants must describe how their experience meets the competencies within the body of the resume. No separate statements addressing competencies are required

Education

There is no substitution of education for the qualifying experience requirement at this grade level.

To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. You must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions that are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education

Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services at the time of application. National Association of Credential Evaluation Services .

Additional Information:

• Work may require travel away from the normal duty station.
• • This position has been designated as "Mission Essential." Incumbent will be required to report to work or relocate to a new duty location, within the United States, in times of local/national emergency. The incumbent may also be required to physically report to an alternate duty station during the activation of a Continuity of Operations (COOP) Plan.
• • 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.
• Shift work required. Shift hours will be:
  
  DG31 Shift Hours: Days: 0600-1430; Swings: 1400-2230; Mids: 2200-0630 (CST)DG33 Shift Hours: Days: 0630-1500; Swings: 1430-2200; Mids: 2230-0700 (CST)DG34 Shift Hours: Days: 0500-1330; Swings: 1300-2130; Mids: 2100-0530 (MST)
• This position is subject to completing Foundational Qualifications and Residential Qualifications in accordance with the DOD 8140 policy series.
• • 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.

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.
  • 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.
• 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.
• Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination.
• We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
• In accordance with the DoD 8140 policy series, the position is subject to completing Foundational Qualifications in 9 months and completing Residential Qualification requirements in 12 months.
• Moving costs may be paid.
• Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives may be authorized. 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.
• For more information on veterans' preference click here.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (to verify your registration status click here).
• The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants issued March 18, 2004 will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants.
• This position is subject to the limitations imposed by the DOD Priority Placement Program.
• Priority Placement Program (PPP) Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligible candidates will receive priority consideration at the highest grade level for which they have applied and been determined best qualified up to and including the full performance level.
• PPP Application Based Preference Eligibles (Military Reserve and National Guard technicians, Military Reserve and National Guard technicians receiving disability retirement, and Retained Grade employees) will receive priority consideration at the full performance level only.
• For grades below the full performance level, only MSP/PPP eligible candidates who currently occupy a formal training program position will be entitled to exercise their priority preference.
• For more information regarding qualifications requirements please click here.
• You may submit a cover letter which will be forwarded to the selecting official with your resume. Your cover letter will not be used to verify your qualifications or eligibility.
• All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact for assistance.

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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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