Information Technology Specialist (Information Security)

Army•Fort Bragg, NC

21h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. The position is located at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and supports Information Security responsibilities. The incumbent executes the Department of Defense Risk Management Framework lifecycle for assigned systems and implements tailored security procedures using standard risk assessment methodologies appropriate to local operational environments, processing procedures, and system components. The role also maintains localized security plans, instructions, guidance, and Standard Operating Procedures for automated systems, and reviews cyber threat intelligence and conducts vulnerability assessments to evaluate risks to organizational networks and data. The position requires eligibility for and maintenance of a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. It includes temporary duty or business travel approximately 5% of the time and a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the applicable requirements. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and qualify through experience; education cannot substitute for the required experience. Multiple positions may be filled. Permanent Change of Station costs are not authorized.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
One year of specialized experience, typically at the next lower federal grade/level (GS-11), including developing compliant budget documentation and reports; analyzing financial data and tracking obligations and expenditures; reviewing IT portfolios; and using IT systems to route and track procurement requests.
IT-related experience or appropriate intensive training demonstrating the listed competencies: attention to detail, customer service, decision making, information management, interpersonal skills, oral communication, problem solving, teamwork, and technical competence.
Must qualify through experience alone; education cannot substitute for the required experience.
Must be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a background investigation.
Must complete a one-year probationary period unless previously meeting the applicable requirements.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
Direct deposit of pay is required.
Temporary duty or business travel of 5% of the time is required.

Responsibilities

Execute the Department of Defense Risk Management Framework lifecycle for assigned systems in support of Information System Security Manager responsibilities defined by DoD, DISA, USSOCOM, and USASOC directives.
Implement tailored security procedures using standard risk assessment methodologies appropriate to local operational environments, processing procedures, and system components.
Implement, distribute, and maintain localized plans, instructions, guidance, and Standard Operating Procedures governing the security of automated systems operations.
Review intelligence on cyber threats and conduct vulnerability assessments to evaluate risks to organizational networks and data.
Develop budget documentation and reports that comply with fiscal law and organizational financial management requirements.
Analyze financial data to develop forecasts and track obligations and expenditures.
Review IT portfolios to assess performance, value, and risks associated with IT investments.
Use Information Technology Systems to route and track IT procurement requests.