Clarification from the agency

United States (U.S.) Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.

Plans and carries out routine assignments using standard Information Technology systems security methods, approaches, and procedures. Participates in the development, implementation and coordination of activities designed to ensure, protect and restore IT systems, services, and capabilities. Monitors and evaluates system security compliance. Assists in the application of system security and accreditation processes for organizational Information Technology systems. Develops security procedures. Prepares and presents reports and briefings. Represents the organization in interactions with other organizations. Provides technical leadership on group projects. Evaluates and recommends adoption of new or enhanced approaches to system security. Applies information security and information assurance policy, principles, and practices.

Conditions of employment

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2 to include a Tier III background investigation.
• Incumbent must become DOD 8570.01 Information Assurance Management Level 2, baseline certification compliant within six months of employment.

Qualifications

Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.

A qualified candidate must possess the following:

Progressive IT experience in applying methods for evaluating, implementing, and disseminating IT security tools and procedures; network operations and protocols; computer forensics principles; and IT security certification and accreditation requirements. Experience must be equivalent in skill and complexity to the next lower grade or equivalent to include the following:

1. Attention to detail through demonstrated experience in maintaining system logs, running network and system level scans, and preparing reports and administrative documents.
2. Demonstrated experience providing effective customer service in a collaborative environment with all IT related disciplines and serviced organizations.
3. Demonstrated skill in oral communication including developing and conducting training, delivering briefs/presentations, and providing reports to superiors.
4. Demonstrated problem-solving skills to include monitoring and detecting intrusion in both systems and network infrastructures. Must have the demonstrated ability to use and understand common network monitoring techniques and review logs to discover anomalies.

Education may be substituted for experience as follows: A doctorate degree in computer science, information systems management, technology management, or doctorate degree in other disciplines which includes at least 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above. The education must have included coursework in information systems security, networking, and/or systems analysis.


In addition to the above qualifications, candidates who possess the following qualifications will be considered "Highly Preferred" or "Best Qualified":

At least 3 years of experience familiarity with Risk Management Framework (RMF), conducting vulnerability assessments, and applying Security Technical Implementation Guidelines (STIGs).
Proficiency in Cybersecurity tools such as Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Army Endpoint Security System (AESS), and Microsoft Endpoint Defender
Knowledge of NIST SP 800 series standards and DoD cybersecurity policies

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your Application Matters: How We Will Review It

We want to help you put your best foot forward! Please take time to carefully follow all application instructions - missing information or skipped steps could impact your eligibility.

• Your application will be thoughtfully reviewed to see how well your experience and qualifications align with the requirements listed in this announcement. This includes your resume, supporting documents, and responses to the assessment questionnaire.
• We will consider your responses to our application questionnaire.
• If you're tentatively qualified, we'll take a closer look to ensure your questionnaire responses match the experience reflected in your resume and documentation.

Note: If it's later found that qualifications or experience were overstated, it may affect your consideration for the position - so honesty and clarity are key.

Understanding Eligibilities: What You Can Claim When Applying

When you apply for a federal position through USAJOBS or USA Staffing, you may be eligible for selection preference or priority consideration based on your background or status. These eligibilities can improve your chances of being considered or referred for a position.

Depending on your situation, you may be able to claim one or more of the following eligibilities:

• NAF Priority Consideration 1 Business Based Action (BBA)
• NAF Priority Consideration 2 Former NAF Employee (FNE)/Current NAF (CNE)/Current APF Employee (CAE)
• NAF Priority Consideration 3 Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV) (Includes spouses and parents)

Tip: Be sure to review each eligibility question carefully and provide the required documentation. Claiming an eligibility without proper support may affect your application status. Looking for more details? Refer to the Who Gets Initial Consideration (Selection Preferences) and the What Other Considerations are Available sections of our Applicant Information Kit.

About Your Resume

• Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two pages or less and it must support the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes must adhere to the two-page limit and must be legible so they can be reviewed for eligibility, minimum qualifications, and other position requirements listed in this job opportunity announcement. For additional information on the two-page resume limit, refer to:
  • https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/merit-hiring-plan-resources/applicant-guidance-on-the-two-page-resume-limit/.
• Your resume must be 5 megabytes (MB) or less. We recommend saving and uploading your resume as a PDF to preserve formatting and page count (https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit).
• Please do not include photographs, personal images or other inappropriate content in your application materials.

Expedite Your Hiring

• To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including contact information (name, email, phone number) for professional references in your resume.

Required Documents

• Required documents may vary based on the requirements for the position. The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:

• Resume

Other Accepted Documents

• Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:

• Cover Letter
• DD-214/ Statement of Service
• Notification of Personnel Action for NAF Employees (DA Form 3434 or equivalent)
• Other Document not Listed
• PCS Orders
• Resume
• Separation Notice (RIF)
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
• Transcript

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