Job title: IT Specialist (Network/Security)
Company: Federal government of the United States
Job description: Summary
Salary Ranges are the following unless statutory/regulatory rates prevail.
For the Redstone Arsenal, AL Location: $90,431 to $139,798 (includes 21.48% locality)
For the Schriever AFB, CO Location: $89,128 to $137,784 (includes 19.73% locality)
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Acq Demo Business and Technical Management to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service
Overview
- Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
02/15/2024 to 02/21/2024
Salary
$89,128 – $139,798 per year
Pay scale & grade
NH 3
Locations
1 vacancy in the following locations:
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel – You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent –
Work schedule
Full-time –
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
3
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
MDA-24-12307865-DH
Control number
776843000
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
All U.S. Citizens
Duties
The position(s) covered by this vacancy announcement is in the Department of Defense (DoD) Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo). For more information please see:
This position is part of the Department of Defense (DoD), Missile Defense Agency (MDA). The incumbent will be responsible for serving as a technical coordinator for the continuous operation (24 hours a day/7 days a week) of the MDA Administration and General Services Computer Network Defense Service Provider (CNDSP) Analysis function which encompasses 9 global regions and more than 9,000 unclassified and classified users.
As a IT Specialist (Network/Security) at the NH-2210-3 broadband level some of your typical work assignments may include:
- Leads the Cybersecurity Service Provider in accomplishing daily activities directed by NIST and DoD standards and ensuring the readiness and resiliency of the security operations center through real world and cyberspace events.
- Orchestrates the application of DoD governance in the form of manuals, instructions, directives and audits while analyzing cyber event log data from agency operations and support networks in order to assure the agency’s cybersecurity architecture is compliant and capable of defending against cyberspace threats.
- Evaluates network cybersecurity tool compliance metrics communicates trends and impacts to cybersecurity and senior leaders; leads collaboration to assess risk and develop strategies to improve compliance and ensure effective execution of defensive cyberspace operations.
- Leads agency incident handlers in identifying cyber events and evaluating network log data in order to characterize cyberspace incidents; leads execution of agency incident response procedures to ensure investigative data is captured and documented according to DoD and agency standards; services as focal point for all cyberspace incident command and control reporting through the agency leadership and DoD chain of command structures.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Occasional Travel
- Work Schedule: Full-time
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
- Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
- Overtime: Occasionally
- Tour of Duty: Maxiflex
- Recruitment Incentives: Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees based on agency policy and availability.
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt/Non-Exempt
- Financial Disclosure: Required/Not Required
- Telework Eligibility: This position is situational telework eligible
- May be subject to rotation for career-broadening opportunities.
- This is a drug testing designated position.
- This is an Information Assurance Workforce/Cybersecurity position coded in the Computer Network Defense-Service Provider Manager (CND-SPM) Specialty. Must have at time of permanent appointment or achieve within 6 months of Entry on Duty (EOD).
Qualifications
You may qualify at the NH-03 broadband level, if you fulfill the following qualifications:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-02/GS-11 grade level in the Federal service as listed below:
- Managing execution of cybersecurity incident detect and response processes and procedures.
- Preparing and presenting comprehensive IT briefings and recommending mitigation strategies to higher level cyber leaders.
- Evaluating network monitoring and intrusion detection log analysis and applying Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) processes.
- Interpreting patterns of noncompliance, cyber tasking orders, cybersecurity assessment results, and network log analysis to determine their impacts on the level of risk and/or overall effectiveness of cybersecurity strategies, controls, and resiliency.
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.
In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 2210, series as listed below:
For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled. * Attention to Detail – Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
- 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.
- 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.
- Problem Solving – Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
Please limit your resume to five pages. If more than five pages are submitted, only the first five pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. NOTE: The limit does not apply to cover letters, eligibility documents such as Standard Form (SF) 50, Military Spouse, DD Form 214, transcripts, etc.
Education
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
Additional information
Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed “Unscheduled Telework”. Position is required in office 13+ days/month. This is not a remote position.
This position may be eligible for part time, substantial or ad-hoc telework at the discretion of management.
Other Notes:
This is an Information Assurance Workforce/Cybersecurity position coded in the Computer Network Defense-Service Provider Manager (CND-SPM) Specialty. Must have at time of permanent appointment or achieve within 6 months of Entry on Duty (EOD) the appropriate baseline certification IAW DoD 8570.01-M. Must acquire continuing education requirements IAW the governing body for their certification. Certification must be maintained as long as the employee remains in the position.
RE-EMPLOYED ANNUITANT: This position DOES NOT meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at:
All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see )
- Benefits
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. .
Expected salary: $89128 – 139798 per year
Location: Alabama
Job date: Thu, 22 Feb 2024 08:59:40 GMT
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