Clarification from the agency

This is a Title 32 excepted position. This job announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies for additional positions vacated during the job bid process. This vacancy priority is those who are current military members of the Utah Air National Guard. Military membership in the UTARNG is required. Applicants must be willing and eligible to immediately enlist in or transfer to the Utah Army National Guard.

MAJOR DUTIES: This is NOT an all-inclusive list.

• Prepares for, maintains currency for, and executes an advanced role in Cyberspace Operations. Utilizes knowledge of systems security principles and concepts of emerging Information Technology (IT) security developments, and of the infrastructure protection environment to select appropriate tools to be used by team members.
• Establishes methodology and determines best techniques to secure computer systems and to protect cyber key terrain from exploitation of information within these systems and/or to achieve other tasked objectives in cyberspace.
• Leverages knowledge of multiple entities with a stake in current operations to plan and build appropriate courses of action and training scenarios.
• Functions in at least one of the following advanced roles:
  • a. Cyberspace Crew Commander.
  • b. Cyberspace Operations Controller.
  • c. Operations Planner/Scheduler.
  • d. Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Cyberspace Operator.
  • e. National Mission Team Cyberspace Operator.
• Prepares Unit Training Assembly, Annual Training and currency training events for Mission Ready Cyberspace Operators to optimize training time available.
• Ensures training for each event has been prepared and is ready.
• Monitors assigned military members' go-no-go readiness status and ensures deficiencies are recognized.
• Works with scheduling section to provide opportunities for assigned members to maintain full mission readiness.
• Coordinates with maintenance section to ensure all assigned equipment is in good working condition and ready for each training and mission event.
• Conducts extensive research of new vulnerabilities and insecurities discovered in operating systems, application software, infrastructure and boundary protection devices.
• Investigates, analyzes, and develops methods that could be used to exploit these vulnerabilities.
• Conducts testing on training range to validate findings and to develop and refine methods and procedures to mitigate vulnerabilities.
• Coordinates research and findings with the Cyberspace Weapons Officer for inclusion in unit and cyberspace community tactics, techniques, and procedures.
• Conducts extensive research of tools currently being used to attack or gain unauthorized access to information networks.
• Analyzes and tests these tools on training range to determine effectiveness, stability, and scope of the tools.
• Recommends and refines tools for use on Cyberspace Weapon System to provide the customer with the best possible evaluation of their security posture.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• Military membership in the Utah Air National Guard.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Pending analysis, you may be required to complete a new 1-year probationary period when moved to this position IAW CNGBI 1400.25.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Special Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) eligible security clearance.
• Must be certified IAW DOD 8140.03-M, Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002, Clinger Cohen Act of 1996 and current AF directives.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• Information Assurance Certification is a condition of employment. This position includes information assurance (IA) work as a paramount duty requirement. Per DoD 8140.03-M, the incumbent of this position must achieve the appropriate IA certification within six months of assignment of these duties. A waiver of this six-month requirement may be granted per DoD 8140.03-M, Failure to receive the proper IA certification may result in removal from this position.
• Potential for Incentive Pay.

Qualifications

*Your resume must reflect in detail how the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer meets the below listed general and specialized experience required for the position.

**Must include beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week in order to determine part time vs. full time credit.

Minimum Requirements:
Have experience, education or training that has provided a basic knowledge of data processing functions and general management principles that enabled the applicant to understand the stages required to automate a work process. Experience may have been gained in work such as computer operator or assistant, computer sales representative, program analyst, or other positions that required the use or adaptation of computer programs and systems.

Organizational requirements:
* Must have Security + Certificate
* Must have TS/SCI security clearance.
* Must become qualified with 17S within 12 months of hire.

Specialized Experience GS-12:
1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-2210-11 (Must provide SF50 reflecting Occupational Series 2210 experience to validate response).
OR
Demonstrate:

• Thorough knowledge of the mission, objectives, terminology, and management practices in the activity, the agency and the department to recognize probable areas of interaction and to serve as a technical expert in systems/network security.
• Knowledge of project management principles and methods sufficient to assign and provide expert technical direction to team members concerning their role in vulnerability assessments.
• Thorough knowledge of network systems design, development, testing, installation, operating, management, and maintenance concepts and methods to provide and protect network services.
• Knowledge of, and skill in applying IT security principles and methods and of IT security products and services sufficient to evaluate and recommend the acquisition of, implement, and disseminate IT security tools, procedures, and practices to protect information assets.
• Extensive knowledge of information technology methods and information protection techniques and procedures. This includes government and Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) technology using industry standards and an ability to understand the capabilities and limitations of software, utility programs, network management systems and programming.
• Knowledge of hardware, software, and operating systems; systems configuration and integration; maintenance, upgrades, and modifications.
• Extensive knowledge and skill in applying applicable policies, standards, directives, and operations manuals to perform systems analysis, evaluate approaches, offer advice, define alternative approaches, and coordinate requirements regarding the merits of proposed applications.
• Extensive knowledge of hardware, software, network operations functions, firewalls, packet switching communications protocols, and diagnostic tools to analyze difficult and complex system problems and provides resolutions.
• Knowledge of systems analysis, configuration management, and computer equipment requirements related to networks to assess vulnerabilities. Skill in evaluating innovative approaches in formulation of programs or systems specifications.

How you will be evaluated

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

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Category Rating: Your application will be evaluated and rated under Category Rating selection procedures. Once the application process is complete, a review of your qualifications will be conducted to determine if you are qualified for this job. Qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The quality categories are:

1. Highly Qualified: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for this position.
2. Well Qualified: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for this position.
3. Qualified: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements for this position.

If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified, and you will no longer be considered for this position.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Please note that if, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your rating can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may lose consideration for this position. Your rating will be based on both your entire application package as well as the responses to the assessment questionnaire. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid work on the same basis as for paid experience. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. To receive credit for such experience you must indicate clearly the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the number of hours per week spent in such employment.

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Resume: Resumes are limited to two-pages, information. Applicants submitting a resume that exceeds the two-page limit will not be eligible for consideration.
For each relevant work experience, make sure you include:

• Job Title and Employer (including series and grade for any Federal positions)
• Start and end dates with month/year (e.g., 05/2019 - 08/2022)
• The number of hours you worked per week

Ensure work experience descriptions are aligned with the job announcement and address all required qualifications. Brief descriptions should demonstrate your ability to perform the tasks at the required level as stated in the job announcement.
When relevant or required for the position, include your possession of education/ certification/license and provide any required documentation such as transcripts, and/or details (type and date) of certifications and/or licenses.

• Education information should include:
  • Name of school/institution
  • Completion date
  • Degree type
  • Cumulative Grade point average (GPA)

When relevant, include:

• Current Security Clearance
• Job-related training
• Language skills
• Organizations and affiliations
• Professional publications
• Eligibility for special programs (e.g., military spouses, individuals with disabilities, etc.)

Helpful Hints for Creating a Two-Page Resume

• Prioritize most relevant and recent experience.
• Use concise, results focused language.
• Align language from the job announcement.
• Focus on demonstrating skills and competencies.
• Remove outdated or unrelated experience

2. Other supporting documents:

• Applicable documents required for qualification, education, or certification as stated above.
• Must provide transcripts for education requirements if applicable.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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