IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC) with Security Clearance

Duties

• Serves as a CPT mission lead, functional expert, and/or team member at the Senior experience level on a CPT conducting cyber defense analysis and security investigations on complex networks and system architectures.
• Serves as a CPT mission lead, functional expert, and/or team member at the Senior experience level conducting penetration testing and assessments of mission partner defense capabilities on complex networks and system architectures.
• Serves as a CPT mission lead, functional expert, and/or team member at the Senior experience level conducting missions to detect and remove unauthorized, malicious, or adversary presence from operational systems, networks, or enclaves in order to ensure reliability and availability of mission critical capabilities.
• Serves as a CPT mission lead, functional expert, and/or team member preparing mission documentation in accordance with DoD, Air Force, CYBERCOM, CCMD, 24 AF, and local standards. Requirements Conditions of employment
• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• All new DCIPS employees are required to complete a two-year DCIPS trial period.
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/.
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
• Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments.
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. A valid driver's license is required for the position.
• This is a Centrally Managed position. Mobility is a condition of employment. The employee must sign an Air Force-wide mobility agreement.
• This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions.

Qualifications This is a GG-13 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-13 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Senior" work level and are equivalent to those at the GG-13 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, for the GG-2210, Information Technology (IT) Management Series (Alternative A).

BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Experience: Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate. For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled. 1.

Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 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. 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. 4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience include: applying a wide range of IT security principles, methods, techniques, and procedures related to access contr ol; application development; contingency planning; cryptography; governance and risk management; laws, regulations, investigations, and compliance; networking, physical and environmental security; personnel, industrial, and information security; and secure systems operations and maintenance.

Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

• Advanced knowledge of and skill in application of the concepts, and practices in two or more of the following areas: cyberspace security, computer programming, networking, computer operating systems (Windows, UNIX), malware forensics; threat analysis, operations research, artificial intelligence/machine learning; cyber incident handling and response, penetration testing, software/malware reverse engineering. the application of Information Assurance (IA), Mission Assurance (MA) and threat hunting technologies and techniques, analysis of computer systems, operating systems, network communication protocols, computer and network architectures and virtual machine (VM) technology.
• Advanced knowledge of IA and MA technologies such as COMSEC, COMPUSEC, EMSEC, and OPSEC, computer systems, digital communications systems, network protocols, and computer architectures; and computer security penetration tools and techniques. Extensive knowledge and skill in one or more of the following areas: (a) computer operating systems (Unix, Windows, etc.) enterprise services, file systems, security, configuration and analysis; (2) network operations and security including net flows, protocols, PCAP, etc .; (3) computer programming and scripting; (4) malware identification and analysis; (5) system forensics.
• Advanced knowledge and skill in identifying, analyzing, articulating and executing program goals and objectives, work processes, and administrative operations of the organization in support of major issues and operational challenges.
• Skill in developing new or modified work methods, processes, or information protection procedures; and ability to develop and articulate technical direction and approaches to formulating interoperability plans, implementation plans, and contingency plans involving communications and connectivity between major command and contr ol systems; proficiency in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations.
• Ability to clearly and effectively discuss and present program objectives, managerial tasks, and technical information verbally and in writing to management and professional personnel at all levels within DoD and other government agencies within timelines prescribed by regulation or management.
• Ability to effectively perform in both leadership and followership roles as part of teams comprised of military, federal civilian, and contract employees from within and outside of the employee's work center and unit.

Conditions of Employment Continued

• Position is designated special-sensitive and incumbent must be able to obtain and retain a TOP SECRET (TS) clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). Polygraph may be required as part of the security clearance requirement depending upon unit of assignment. The incumbent must sign a non-disclosure agreement. Failure to obtain or maintain required clearance eligibility (including unescorted access to required facilities) is a condition of employment and may result in removal from this position and/or termination of employment.
• Drug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TD P) under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and oth