INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)

Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Duties

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• You will analyze the security requirements of new applications to confirm security measures are within the organization's guidelines.
• You will conduct risk and vulnerability assessments of planned information systems to identify protection needs.
• You will review program operations to determine the effectiveness of established procedures.
• You will write information assurance (IA) procedures for mitigating security vulnerabilities.
• You will brief managers on the condition of an organization's information technology (IT) security program.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

Qualifications

In addition to the basic requirements below, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following : 1) Assisting in monitoring and evaluating systems' compliance with Information Technology (IT) security requirements; 2) Assisting in the implementation of Information Technology (IT) security policies; 3) Assisting in trouble shooting and resolving Information Technology (IT) technical problems; 4) Establishing network access to enable customers to gain local or remote access; 5) Providing information technology assistance to customers.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website :

Basic Requirements :

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Education

Successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree from an accredited or pre-accredited institution in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management.

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Successful completion of 3 full years (54 hours) of progressively higher graduate level education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree from an accredited or pre-accredited institution

NOTE : The education listed above must be a degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management, or degree 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 network

Additional information

This announcement uses the Defense Industrial Base, Major Range and Test Facilities direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.

A 40-hour work week is typical.

This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and / or unusual duty hours may be required.

The employee may be required to work overtime. The employee may be recalled to duty after working hours.

Physical Demands

Work is primarily sedentary, although there may be some carrying of books, printours, manuals, files and equipment.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a typical office setting.

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information : The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at :

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

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.

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