Information Technology Specialist (Information Security)

Army Transportation • Scott AFB, IL

20h

About The Position

The incumbent will serve as the senior Cyber Security Strategic Planner, overseeing cyberspace activities and operations planning at HQ ARTRANS to achieve the Commander's goals. Duties include assessing the effectiveness of existing cybersecurity controls to recommend improvements, reviewing cyber directives and policies to ensure compliance with established cybersecurity standards, conducting crisis action planning for cyberspace operations to render appropriate effects across the surface transportation enterprise, developing operational procedures regarding cyber effects to ensure alignment with DoD, USTRANSCOM, and/or Army policies, utilizing advanced systems research and planning methods to guide long-range cybersecurity initiatives, and integrating information management technologies to optimize the development and management of cyber defense systems.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must obtain and retain a TOP SECRET clearance based on a Tier 5 (T5) investigation with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• This is a Drug Testing Position. Employee must pass screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment and subsequent periodic drug screening thereafter.
• Position requires that employee pass screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment and subsequent periodic drug screening thereafter.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 15% of the time.
• All DoD IA workforce personnel must obtain/maintain required certifications per DoD 8570.01-M within 6 months, unless waived.
• Certifications must remain active; expired ones must be renewed according to provider and DoD 8570.01-M guidelines.
• All Information Assurance Management (IAM) personnel must be certified for their position’s Information Assurance functions at Level II within six months of assignment.
• IAM Level II certification is required for continued employment.
• This position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
• One year of specialized experience which includes: Planning cyberspace activities in alignment with organizational goals and objectives; Preparing and executing high-quality reports and presentations for high priority personnel; and Developing and implementing operational procedures for cyber effects and cybersecurity initiatives.
• 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 competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Decision Making, Information Management, Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Technical Competence.
• Must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12) if currently holding a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks.
• No substitution of education for experience is permitted.
• 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.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Level II Information Assurance Management personnel are responsible for the Information Assurance program of a system within the Network Environment, ensuring security and functionality.
• Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level II personnel must perform security tasks, maintain IA programs, and demonstrate IAM Level I proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Assess the effectiveness of existing cybersecurity controls to recommend improvements.
• Review cyber directives and policies to ensure compliance with established cybersecurity standards.
• Conduct crisis action planning for cyberspace operations to render appropriate effects across the surface transportation enterprise.
• Develop operational procedures regarding cyber effects to ensure alignment with DoD, USTRANSCOM, and/or Army policies.
• Utilize advanced systems research and planning methods to guide long-range cybersecurity initiatives.
• Integrate information management technologies to optimize the development and management of cyber defense systems.

Benefits

• 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.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed