Information Technology Specialist (PLCYPLN)

Joint Activities • Fort Meade, MD

15h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is part of the Department of Defense Cyber Excepted Service (CES) in the Excepted Service under 10 USC 1599f. The position is located at Fort Meade, Maryland, and supports CNMF operations. The employee analyzes requirements, develops recommendations to improve infrastructure and services, supports infrastructure initiatives, resolves complex technical issues, coordinates with internal and external organizations, and evaluates the effects of emerging cyber technologies on current infrastructure. The role also advises on infrastructure availability and capabilities during real-time cyber contingencies.

The position requires one year of specialized experience relevant to the work, such as evaluating infrastructure performance and recommending readiness improvements, advising leadership about infrastructure impacts or risks, and developing infrastructure upgrade plans. Education cannot substitute for the required experience.

The incumbent must obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance and complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph. The position is subject to drug testing, background investigation, and a three-year probationary period. The employee may be recalled to duty, work evenings, weekends, holidays, or overtime, and occasionally travel away from the normal duty station. Direct deposit is required.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed for the position.
• Specialized experience must include evaluating infrastructure performance and recommending readiness improvements, advising leadership on infrastructure impacts and/or risks, and developing infrastructure upgrade plans.
• Qualification must be based on experience; education cannot substitute for the required experience.
• Must obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• Must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph exam.
• Must meet NSA personnel security requirements outlined in NSA/CSS Policy 5-1.
• Must pass required urinalysis testing before appointment, reassignment, or transfer and periodically thereafter.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Must complete a three-year probationary period.
• Must use direct deposit for pay.

Responsibilities

• Analyze requirements and develop recommendations to improve existing infrastructure, services, and processes.
• Plan, coordinate, and support short- and long-term infrastructure initiatives supporting CNMF operations.
• Help resolve complex technical issues affecting the availability and performance of systems supporting CNMF operations.
• Represent CNMF interests in coordination with internal and external organizations to facilitate timely resolution of issues affecting mission support capabilities.
• Evaluate the likely effects of new cyber technologies and techniques on current infrastructures.
• Advise on infrastructure availability and related capabilities to address challenges imposed by real-time cyber contingencies.

Benefits

• The description states that federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on the position and are available from the hiring agency.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized, subject to applicable rules and an agency determination that the move is in the Government's interest.
• Recruitment, relocation, advanced leave accrual, and/or an advanced in-hire rate may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

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