IT Specialist (INFOSEC)

U.S. Army Cyber Command • Fort Belvoir, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is a DOD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system position in the Excepted Service under 10 USC 1599f. Employees occupying CES positions are in the Excepted Service and must adhere to U.S. Code, Title 10, as well as Department of Defense Instruction 1400.25. This position is open to internal applicants who are current Army Cyber Command employees only and is located at the Regional Network Center in Fort Belvoir, VA.

Duties:
Develop and enforce procedures, policies, and regulations for the protection of Communications Security equipment, materials, and aids.
Develop communications security operating procedures to verify the accuracy and adequacy of the internal accounting process for all communications security systems in use.
Perform risk analysis of threats and vulnerabilities to the information systems protection function and taking mitigating actions, which provide acceptable alternatives to security methods.
Maintain an accurate and efficient system accounting for and controlling Communication Security (COMSEC) hand receipt holders.
Ensure any modifications of COMSEC equipment are done only as authorized and in accordance with prescribed Department of the Army instructions.
Maintain statistical data records and prepares a variety of recurring and special reports for accountable COMSEC material.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position is designated Special Sensitive -- in order to perform the duties of this position, the incumbent must be eligible for, receive, and retain a Top Secret Compartmented (SCI) clearance based on a Tier 5 (T5) Investigation.
• This position requires the employee to occasionally travel away from the normal duty station 5% of the time.
• This position requires compliance with Drug Abuse Testing Program requirements - pre-employment and random drug testing.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a government vehicle operator permit and may also be required to travel to various remote locations. The distances will vary depending upon requirements but can involve up to 40 miles for a round trip.
• The incumbent is subject to call back for overtime after duty hours with a requirement to report within 2 hours of notification.
• To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe one year specialized experience that demonstrates the possession of knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position.
• Specialized experience would be demonstrated by enforcing established policies or procedures for the use of Communication Security materials or equipment; conducting audits or inspections to reduce risk to Communication Security materials; recommending corrective actions when security vulnerability is reported or discovered.
• 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, as defined: (1) Attention to Detail, (2) Customer Service, (3) Oral Communication, (4) Problem Solving.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Compartmented (SCI) security clearance.
• Incumbent (or Selectee) is required to satisfactorily complete the appropriate training and obtain the required certification/recertification for this position as outlined in DoDM 8140.03 Cyberspace Workforce Qualification and Management Program dated 15 February 2023.

Nice To Haves

• Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job.
• Current Civilian Employees of the Organization Applying to Cyber Excepted Service (CES) Positions
• Army CES positions apply Veteran's Preference to preference eligible candidates, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005, "CES Employment and Placement".
• If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package.
• 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 3 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.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• This is an Information Technology Management Career Program position aligned under the Operational Support Career Management Directorate.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
• This position is designated Mission Essential. In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations (natural or man-made disaster) the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
• Recruitment, and/or Relocation incentives may be authorized if it is determined to be in the best interest of the Government.
• 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 enforce procedures, policies, and regulations for the protection of Communications Security equipment, materials, and aids.
• Develop communications security operating procedures to verify the accuracy and adequacy of the internal accounting process for all communications security systems in use.
• Perform risk analysis of threats and vulnerabilities to the information systems protection function and taking mitigating actions, which provide acceptable alternatives to security methods.
• Maintain an accurate and efficient system accounting for and controlling Communication Security (COMSEC) hand receipt holders.
• Ensure any modifications of COMSEC equipment are done only as authorized and in accordance with prescribed Department of the Army instructions.
• Maintain statistical data records and prepares a variety of recurring and special reports for accountable COMSEC material.

Benefits

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• 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed