IT Specialist (INFOSEC)

Summary See below for important information regarding this job. Responsibilities Serves as a Cybersecurity Integration and Development Project Manager ensuring that DLA is responsible, accountable, and in compliance with overarching DoD directives and guidance within assigned areas. Serves as a member of, and in close coordination with, members representing organizational governance, risk, and compliance as part of a cross functional working group, e.g., ERM Office and... (cont.) or Integrated Process Teams (IPT) for policies, procedures, and processes, to include implementation of any new initiatives. Participates and leads in cybersecurity related (J6) discussions to clearly define objectives for identifying risks, defining risk tolerances, and identifying, analyzing, and responding to Cyber risks. Performs multiple projects concurrently, e.g., DLA Strategic Initiatives, to include but not limited to, internally driven-integrated Command Post Exercises (CPX) and the ALCC. Establishes and maintains effective and purposeful priority based daily bi-directional communication process to enhance agency Crisis Management support. Integrates Mission Assurance processes to forecast the impact strategic alignment will have on cyber (J6) equities (e.g., Mission Relevant Terrain – Cyber, Task Assets). Serves as a Cyber Integrator responsible for extracting information from several areas which could include, Critical Infrastructure, Application, Network, Cloud, and Internet of Things (IoT) Security... (cont.) and findings gleaned from CPX After Action Reports (AAR), etc., due to Cyber Integration's ever-increasing scope of engagement into DoD/DLA Enterprise-wide events. Performs as a key stakeholder and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for agency cross-functional teams by identifying and addressing legacy, deficient (or possibly non-existing) methodologies/ practices, and processes... (cont.) e.g., principles of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM). Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for an IT Specialist (INFOSEC), your resume and supporting documentation must support: 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: Develops and interprets policies, providing expert advice to management and other IT Specialists; Utilizes (DoD) and/or National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) guidance and policy to protect the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of an organization's data and automated information systems by conducting and producing risk assessment reports; Interprets and applies applicable laws, regulations and policies that affect Cyber Resilience, testing, and performance management; Applies federal security requirements to assess and make security risk assessments for entities (Federal Organizations) with the intent to design, implement and operate internal controls to achieve its objectives related to operations, reporting and compliance; Manages project and programs, to include including developing or ensuring the development of time-phased action plans; Develops project controls, and monitoring project progression; overseeing the administration of contracts, and contract support; and preparing and providing status reports and briefings 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 For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf Information for Veterans is available at: http://www.dla.mil/Careers/Programs/veterans.aspx. 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: The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has established a Drug-Free Federal Workplace Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for DLA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with DLA for a period of six months. This policy extends to random testing for the use of illegal drugs by employees who occupy testing designated positions defined as sensitive in Section 7(d) of Executive Order 12564. The Defense Logistics Agency's Drug Free Workplace Plan's drug testing panel includes testing for the following illegal substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates (codeine/morphine), 6-Acetylmorphine (heroin), phencyclidine, amphetamines (amphetamine/methamphetamine), methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), oxycodone, oxymorphone, hydrocodone, and hydromorphone. ADVISORY: By using cannabidiol (CBD) products you are risking a positive drug test result for marijuana.