IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN/INFOSEC)

Summary

This position is being recruited under 10 USC 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 Senior Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. It is located in the DISA - J6/C4 Enterprise Directorate.

Responsibilities

Provides staff operational advice, guidance, and oversight to organizational elements at all levels in connection with the functioning of the 24/7/365 DoD Network (DoDNet) Operations Center.

Serves as the senior civilian Future Operations Strategic Planner for the J6-DoDNet Operations Branch responsible for agency-wide operational management of the development, planning, implementation and maintenance of the enterprise-wide network.

Focal point for the service operations of DoDNet including service administration, providing advice, operational guidance and program decision-making for the installation, integration, and use of network components and tools.

Serves on senior level panels, working groups, and committees to plan, coordinate, and recommend the implementation of actions impacting the DoDNet Area of Operations.

Prepares and delivers white papers, action reports, briefings, and presentations to senior leadership and stakeholders.

Innovating, developing, and implementing new methods and principles in service operations to include areas of design, implementation, and administration.

Utilizes extensive knowledge of IT technology and IT Service Management processes to independently review, analyze, evaluate, and oversee project progress and performance.

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 AND Qualifying Experience: To qualify at the GG-14, your resume must describe at least one year of experience that demonstrates the competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Experience refers to any paid or unpaid experience, including volunteer work and Military service, that would be considered equivalent to work normally performed at the next lower grade level in the federal service. For this position, qualifying experience is defined as developing and implementing IT policies, procedures, and strategies to support cybersecurity and system integration; providing technical guidance on information security policies and practices to protect enterprise systems, networks, and data; and applying knowledge of IT architecture, emerging technologies, and data management to support organizational goals and IT operations. 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 experience at the GG-14 grade level.