IT Specialist (INFOSEC)

Summary See below for important information regarding this job. Duties Help 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/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... .... 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, e.g., principles of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM). Requirements Help Conditions of employment Must be a U.S. citizen Tour of Duty: Set Schedule Security Requirements: Special Sensitive/SCI Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Bargaining Unit Status: No Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See for more information. 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 As required by 5 C.F.R. 302.106, DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. 1194). For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to : Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: Information for Veterans is available at: 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 Policy The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug testing. Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six-month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position. The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, norfentanyl, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and opioids. ADVISORY: Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana. DLA employees are subject to Federal law and under Federal law, Marijuana is illegal. Additional guidance on writing a federal resume can be found at: USAJOBS Help Center - How do I write a resume for a federal job? The resume builder can help you create a resume using these recommendations and uses the information in your USAJOBS profile to help you get started. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Help 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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. #J-18808-Ljbffr