SUPERVISORY IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)

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Major Duties

  • Serve as the Cyber Operations Branch Chief in the Cyber Security Division and as a Senior Information Assurance specialist in the Army Information Assurance Program for all IT assets under the in accordance with Army regulations.
  • Provide advice and guidance concerning Information Assurance (IA)/Cyber Security matters to the Cyber Security Division Chief, SANEC and the serviced Gillem Enclave and outlying Tenants.
  • Review and evaluate the impact of new systems or system changes against DoD and Army IA/Cyber security configuration management, architecture,
  • and network security standards and requirements, to include existing or proposed interfaces with other computerized systems.
  • Review computer system techniques for accessing files and the total system, to assure data, equipment, and files are not compromised.
  • Provide technical security advice and assistance on the design, development, integration, implementation, and operation of all ICAN management information systems.
  • Manage certification of Protective Distribution Systems (PDS) for use by various Installation organizations. Manages completion of TEMPEST packages for submission to the Army Certified TEMPEST Technical Authority (CTTA).
  • Ensure all IS and Commercial off the Shelf (COTS)/Government off the Shelf (GOTS) within the area of responsibility are properly certified and accredited in accordance with the DIACAP and configuration
  • management policies and practices prior to installing devices/systems on the production ICAN.
  • Exercise direct supervision and control over civilian staff consisting of administrative, technical, and support personnel. Plans and assigns work to be accomplished by subordinates

Qualifications/ Specialized Experience

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Army Cyber Excepted Service (CES) Employee Current Army Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Employee Current Civilian Employees of the Organization Applying to Cyber Excepted Service (CES) Positions Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current DoD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) Employee (non-Army) Current Permanent DoD Civilian Employee (non-Army) Applying to Cyber Excepted Service Positions Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer Applying to Cyber Excepted Service Positions In order to qualify, you must meet the experience 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. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year specialized experience that demonstrates the possession of knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Such experience is typically in or directly related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience would be demonstrated by To qualify based on your experience, your resume must clearly describe the following quality experience: providing expert technical advice and guidance on cybersecurity or information systems security; ensuring cybersecurity programs are in compliance with current policies and procedures; applying methods to resolve complex Information Technology issues; and leading team members through an assignment, project, or problem to be solved. 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 thorough and accurate work independently, even in the most difficult or stressful situations; occasionally reviewing work completed 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 routine and non-routine problems, questions, or complaints; developing and maintaining strong, mutually supportive working relationships with customers; conducting evaluation of support to determine quality of services and customer satisfaction, and recommending procedural changes based on customer need or changes in policy and/or regulation. (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: convincingly conveying complex information to customers; presenting thoughts that are well-organized and demonstrating confidence in the facts and ideas; adjusting style when working with individuals with different levels of understanding; using various methods to explain and convey information. (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: solving complex or sensitive problems by developing and proposing strategic alternatives; identifying possible conflicts and shared benefits; helping team anticipate problems and identifying and evaluating potential sources of information; providing feedback and coaching to others to help solve problems; engaging appropriate stakeholders when developing solutions in order to understand and incorporate multiple perspectives and needs; evaluating the effectiveness of decisions and adjusting future decisions as appropriate. Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.