IT Specialist

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Huntsville, AL

11d

About The Position

This position serves as an Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC) for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and acts as a subject matter expert on cybersecurity intelligence to enhance the organization’s security posture. The role analyzes network threats, conducts counterintelligence and criminal investigations into computer intrusions, and implements security measures to protect IT systems.

The specialist evaluates security architectures and manages the acquisition and implementation of security tools, systems, and software. The role also analyzes threats, log files, and collected evidence to identify network intruders; gathers and preserves evidence involving criminal or foreign intelligence entities to mitigate real-time threats and support prosecution; and monitors external data sources for current cyber threat conditions and potential enterprise impacts.

The specialist prepares and delivers technical presentations, engineering proposals, briefings, and after-action reports to inform leadership and stakeholders about security project status, weaknesses, and recommended actions. The position requires obtaining and maintaining required cyber work-role qualifications, a valid U.S. passport, and eligibility for a Top Secret security clearance or access. The incumbent may be required to work overtime as mission needs require, and is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level or equivalent, including experience serving as a cybersecurity intelligence subject matter expert; gathering and preserving evidence; analyzing threats, logs, and evidence to identify intruders; combining network attack analysis with criminal and counterintelligence investigations; evaluating security architectures; integrating security policy into IT systems; managing security tool and system procurement and implementation; and developing and presenting technical reports and briefings.
• IT-related experience demonstrating attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving.
• Applicants who have held a GS position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).
• Must obtain foundational qualification requirements within 9 months and resident qualification requirements within 12 months for each applicable cyber work role, and complete 20 hours of Continuous Professional Development per work role code.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid U.S. Passport.
• Must obtain and maintain eligibility for a Top Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a completed background investigation.
• Subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing thereafter.
• Must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Education cannot substitute for the required experience.
• Applicants who meet the applicable employment authority categories must provide documentation proving eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver technical presentations, engineering proposals, briefings, and after-action reports on security projects and IT security status.
• Evaluate security architectures and enhance cybersecurity capabilities.
• Manage the acquisition, procurement, integration, and implementation of security tools, systems, and software in compliance with DoD and Army regulations.
• Fuse computer network attack analyses with criminal and counterintelligence investigations and operations.
• Monitor external data sources to maintain awareness of cyber threat conditions and potential enterprise impacts.
• Analyze computer-generated threats, log files, and collected evidence to identify network intruders.
• Gather and preserve evidence on criminal or foreign intelligence entities to mitigate real-time threats and support prosecution of computer crimes.
• Provide leadership and external stakeholders with information about security weaknesses and recommended courses of action.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package with benefits available to employees and their families.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized, subject to applicable regulations and agency determination.

What This Job Offers

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