IT Specialist (INFOSEC)

United States Army Criminal Investigation Division • Quantico, VA

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About The Position

Serve as an Information Technology (IT) Specialist, Security (INFOSEC) for the Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division (DACID) DACID Headquarters, Office of the CIO for Information Management Division (IMD). Duties include executing the full lifecycle of the Risk Management Framework (RMF), providing expert technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to Division-wide management and IT specialists on critical IT issues. Utilize knowledge of IT infrastructure, functions, and work processes to gather, assemble, and analyze facts, draw conclusions, and devise solutions to problems. Ensure information stored and transmitted is safeguarded. Review and evaluate all security processes for existing and new systems. Prepare and present briefings to senior management officials on complex IT issues.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This is a drug testing designated position. Must be able to pass a pre-employment urinalysis exam prior to employment, and periodically during employment.
• Must sign a DA Form 5019-R, condition of employment for certain positions identified and critical under the Drug Abuse Testing Program.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• Must possess or obtain foundational qualification requirements in accordance with DoDM 8140 for the 722 Information System Security Manager (Advanced proficiency) Cyber Work Role within nine (9) months of appointment.
• Appointment and continued employment are subject to the satisfactory completion of a background investigation (T5/Single Scope Background Investigation) and subsequent favorable adjudication.
• One year of specialized experience which includes create technical remediation plans to eliminate critical vulnerabilities; manage the end-to-end authorization process to guarantee the continuous protection of isolated network environments; orchestrate continuous network scanning and threat identification to proactively secure systems; and provide advisory support to senior leadership on incident response, security controls, and command-wide policy compliance.
• 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, and (4) Problem Solving.
• 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.
• If you have retired from from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.

Nice To Haves

• May be required to travel up to 25% of the time.
• Must be available to work non-standard hours, weekends, or holidays in response to system emergencies, cybersecurity incidents, or urgent agency needs.

Responsibilities

• Execute the full lifecycle of the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Provide expert technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to Division-wide management and IT specialists on critical IT issues.
• Utilize knowledge of IT infrastructure, functions, and work processes to gather, assemble, and analyze facts, draw conclusions, and devise solutions to problems.
• Ensure information stored and transmitted is safeguarded.
• Review and evaluate all security processes for existing and new systems.
• Prepare and present briefings to senior management officials on complex IT issues.

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.
• Learn more about federal benefits.

What This Job Offers

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