Cyber Protection Brigade, Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist (InfoSec/Sysanalysis/Host Analyst), GG-2210-07/12, Fort Eisenhower, GA

Organization

U.S. Army Cyber Command

Duty Location

FORT EISENHOWER, RICHMOND, GA

Major Duties

The U.S. Army Cyber Protection Brigade (CPB) also known as the
"Hunter" brigade is Army's premier cyber threat hunter. We hunt
advanced adversaries to enable information advantage in multi-domain
operations and maintain and defend strategic cyber infrastructure. We
are comprised of 1,300-plus specially trained and mission-focused
Soldiers and civilians who work as a cohesive team to drive cyberspace
operations and impose cost on our nation's enemies.

-Serve as Host Analyst on a U.S. Army Cyber Protection Team, Use knowledge of Operating Systems security monitoring to enable cyber security operations.

-Uses knowledge multiple operating systems to monitor physical and
logical devices, such as host machines, servers, virtual machines and IDS/ IPS.

-Provide written and oral reports to leadership and stakeholders for
recommendations on hardening and clearing best practices.

-Develop countermeasures, threat/vulnerability analysis of Army and partner systems.

-Hunt for adversary presence on assigned host infrastructure.

Qualifications/ Specialized Experience

Required to obtain Joint Qualification Record (JQR) in a Cyber Workforce Work role.

To qualify, you must meet the experience and education requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.GG-07: Specialized experience would be demonstrated by assisting in performing surveys and evaluates network traffic to identify baselines, trends, anomalous traffic, and potential malicious cyberspace activities; assisting in incident response process and threat mitigation and development of mitigations and threat counter measures.

OR Education: One full year of graduate level education from an accredited or pre-accredited institution in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, cybersecurity or technology management; or, graduate level education from an accredited or pre-accredited institution that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems, or networks.

OR Superior Academic Achievement: Successful completion of all the requirements for a bachelor's degree (or will have completed no later than May 2024) from an accredited or pre- accredited institution in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, cybersecurity or technology management with Superior Academic Achievement; or, bachelor's degree from an accredited or pre-accredited institution that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of.

(1)Class Standing-You must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses; OR(2)Grade-Point Average(G.P.A.)-You must have a grade-point average of either(a)3.0orhigheroutofapossible4.0("B"or better)as recorded on your officialtranscript,orascomputedbasedon4yearsofeducation,oras computedbasedoncoursescompletedduringthefinal2yearsofthecurriculum;or (b)3.5or higher out of a possible 4.0

OR(3) HonorSocietyMembership-YoumaybeconsideredeligiblebasedonmembershipinoneoftheapprovednationalscholastichonorsocietieslistedbytheAssociationofCollegeHonorSocieties(https://www.achsnatl.org.NOTE: Grade point averages will be rounded to one decimal point. For example, 2.95 will round to 3.0,and 2.94 will round to 2.9. NOTE: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) was taken on apass/fail or similar basis, your S.A.A. claim must be based on class standing or membership in an honor society and you mustprovide evidence of your class standing or honor society membership with your application.
GG-09: Specialized experience would be demonstrated by updating security patches in compliance with Cybersecurity policy/ regulations; collecting information from customers to be used in the restoration of network services.

OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree from an accredited or pre-accredited institution in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management; or, two full years of graduate education from an accredited or pre-accredited institution that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems, or networks.
GG-11: Specialized experience would be demonstrated by detecting anomalies in host data; monitoring enterprise tools for potential intrusions; mitigating threats by keeping tools up to date with the latest approved system and security releases.

OR Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree from an accredited or pre-accredited institution in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management; or, three full years of graduate education from an accredited or pre-accredited institution that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems, or networks.
GG-12:Specializedexperiencewouldbedemonstratedbyinstalling,operating,maintaining,configuring,testing,and/orsecuring hardwareandsoftware-basedoperatingSystem(OS)environments(forexampleMicrosoftWindowsandLinux);analyzing networkorhostdataanddevicestorecognizeanomalousbehavior/artifacts;determiningthestage(s)ofanintrusion(forexampleusingnetworkand/orhostartifacts,alongwithpossibleuseofsoftware,todeterminewhatstageofthecyberkillchain thatapotentialadversaryisin);andcreatingthreatreportingand/orbriefingbasedonanalysis.
Basic Requirements: The specialized experience must include, or be supplemented by, information technology related experience (paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training, as appropriate) which demonstrates each of the four competencies, as defined:
(1)Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: completing work independently that rarely requires editing or review by others.
(2)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. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: resolving simple and routine problems, questions, or complaints and providing support and guidance to customers on non-routine issues; serving as a primary resource for customers, requesting assistance with complex issues when necessary; and participating in meetings and providing advice tocustomers in own area of expertise.
(3)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. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: expressing facts and ideas in a clear, concise, convincing, and organized manner; clearly conveying moderately complex ideas, concepts, and information tocustomers; exhibiting active listening by demonstrating understanding of audience comments and/or questions.
(4)Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: identifying and solving problems by gathering and applying information from a variety of materials or sources that provide several alternatives; recognizing and taking action to address non-routine problems; soliciting feedback from multiple stakeholders to understand an issue or problem and accurately assess its root causes and potential solutions; seeking supervisory review where appropriate

Conditions of Employment

-Must be able to obtain and maintain TOP SECRET eligibility with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).

-Three-year probationary period may be required.-This position is classified as IT access level IT-I (Privileged User) and Sensitivity Matrix for TS/SCI is Special sensitive, Tier 5.

-Must successfully pass urinalysis screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment and periodically thereafter according to AR 600-85, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program.

-May be required to successfully complete an initial and periodic Counter Intelligence-scope Polygraph (CI Poly) examination with No Deception Indicated (NDI).

-Personnel assigned to work in an NSA facility must be able to obtain and maintain access to NSA facilities and networks.

-Duties of this position may entail alternative work schedules (AWS) such as variable or MAXIFLEX, including extended shifts; 24/7 rotating shifts, nights, weekends, and/or and holidays as required. The employee is subject to recall for urgent situations; and/or working extended overtime in response to surge situations.

-Temporary duty travel (TDY) may be required up to 30% annually and be CONUS or OCONUS.

-All Team employees are subject to extended TDY during crisis situations to perform mission essential functions as determined by management, which may include deployment, immunizations, passport, and related requirements. TDY may occur at austere or hazardous locations mission dependent.-May be required to carry a cellular telephone/Portable Electronic Device (PED) and maintain a working personal telephone at all times.

-Employee is required to successfully complete all applicable preparation courses (i.e. Cyber Core Prep (CCP)), USCYBERCOM Cyber Mission Forces (CMF) Training Pipeline and comply with the CMF training certification policy to obtain and maintain Army Job Qualification Record (JQR) Validation and Certification.

-This position is designated as IAT II for IA/cybersecurity certification. Employee must obtain and maintain appropriate certification compliance IAW Cyber Workforce Management Program(DoD Directive 8140.01 and DoD 8570.01-m) within six months of assignment to this position.

-Position is subject to situational or ad hoc telework. Telework agreement required.-This position has been designated mission essential. Employee may be required to remain on duty or report for duty during severe weather or other installation closings. May be required

Additional Information

-If you are a current federal career/career-conditional employee, you will be placed on an excepted appointment.
-Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service
Registration.
-You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
-Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
-Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.
-Incumbent must be able to obtain (within 6 months of appointment) and maintain the proper and current Information Assurance
certification to perform Information Assurance functions in accordance with Department of Defense 8570.01-Memorandum, Information
Assurance Workforce Improvement Program and Army Best Business Practice 05-PR-M-0002, Information Assurance (IA) Training and
Certification.
-Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
-If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the
Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
-This is a(n) Digital Technology Career Field position.
-Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
-Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
-When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the
majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-
Deduction/ for more information.
-Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency
determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
-Relocation incentive may be authorized.
-Recruitment incentive may be authorized.

Statement of Excepted Service- This position is a DoD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system position in the Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C. 1599f.

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Required Documents- 1. Your resume: Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, you may not be considered for this vacancy. For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, you may not receive consideration for this position. 2. Other supporting documents: Transcripts (if using education to qualify), SF50, DD214, Veteran’s Administration letter with disability rating. Proof of Eligibility to Apply: Your application must include the documents which prove you are eligible to apply for the vacancy. WARNING: DO NOT INCLUDE CLASSIFIED INFORMATION IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKET! Application packages that contain Classified information WILL NOT receive consideration for this position. Should you submit a resume or any other document as part of your application package and it is confirmed that any of the information is Classified, in addition to being found ineligible for consideration for this position, your Security Office will be notified to determine if any further action is warranted. If you fail to provide the required documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

Other supporting documents:
-Cover Letter, optional
-This position has an individual occupational requirement and/or allows for substitution of education for experience. If you meet this requirement based on education you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible.  
-This position requires a job-related license or certification. You MUST submit a copy of your license or certification with your application package or you will be rated ineligible.  
 

Important Information about Application Supporting Documents/Attachments for Cyber Excepted Service (CES)Flyer Announcements: 
Provide documents that support your qualification for the position, typically, these are documents such as resume, transcript, and SF-50.Personally Identifiable Information (PII), such as SSN and DOB data should be REDACTED or REMOVED from documents prior to submission, especially SF-50 and DD 214 forms.
Please ensure your documents are labeled: Last Name, First Name - Document Type
EXAMPLES:
Doe, Jane - Resume
Doe, Jane - SF50 Redacted
Doe, Jane - Transcript
Doe, Jane- DD 214 Redacted
Doe, Jane - VA Letter Redacted
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

Applicants can go to this link to learn more about what to include in a Federal resume: https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include

Interested Applicants can direct questions to: usarmy.jointhehunt@army.mil

CES Veteran's Preference- DoD Components with CES positions apply Veterans’ Preference to preference eligible candidates, as defined by Section 2108 of 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 veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package.

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