IT Specialist (Information Security)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Camp Lejeune, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Incumbent implements the Military Treatment Facility (MTF) cybersecurity program to ensure IT infrastructure is operational, secure, and compliant with applicable MTF, Defense Health Agency (DHA), Department of Defense (DoD) and higher-headquarters policies.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• A background investigation and credit check are required.
• This position has mandatory seasonal Influenza vaccination requirements and is subject to annual seasonal Influenza vaccinations unless otherwise exempted for medical or religious reasons (documentation of exemption must be provided upon hire).
• This position has been designated Mission Essential. In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations, the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
• Position is designated as Inclement Weather Essential. The incumbent must make every attempt to report for work on time and/or remain on duty during severe weather conditions.
• This position requires that you obtain and maintain a CompTIA Security+ certification.
• GS-09: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting in implementing IT infrastructure to ensure it is operational, secure, and compliant with applicable policies; identifying discrepancies and elevating complex or unresolved issues to senior specialists; and assisting with reporting of cybersecurity incidents, violations and suspected security events for investigation. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).
• GS-09: Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree from an accredited or pre-accredited institution in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management; or, two full years of graduate education from an accredited or pre-accredited institution 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 networks.
• GS-11: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes managing IT infrastructure to ensure it is operational, secure, and compliant with applicable policies; implementing systems security, network security, communications security malware, virus protection, and related safeguards; and reporting cybersecurity violations, incidents, and suspected security events for investigation. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).
• GS-11: Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree from an accredited or pre-accredited institution in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management; or, three full years of graduate education from an accredited or pre-accredited institution 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 networks.
• Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-07 for GS-09, GS-09 for GS-11).
• The specialized 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 four competencies: (1) Attention to Detail, (2) Customer Service, (3) Oral Communication, (4) Problem Solving.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• Incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Advanced in-hire rate MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement local security procedures and protocols governing network operations.
• Maintain the overall cybersecurity compliance posture of Military Treatment Facility network nodes and end-user devices.
• Respond to reported security breaches and take appropriate action to minimize harm to the Military Treatment Facility information systems.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to implement security measures, resolve technical issues, and meet mandated reporting requirements.
• Oversee and monitor the Military Treatment Facility's Plan of Action and Milestones (POAM) compliance and extension program.
• Operate as the primary liaison between the Military Treatment Facility and central Program Management Offices (PMOs) for the secure integration and continuous monitoring of enterprise Program of Record (POR) 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.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level