IT Specialist (INFOSEC), GS-2210-12

Full TimeTX-EL PASOOTC
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Eligibility Requirements

US Citizenship

Career Category

IT/Computer Science

Job Summary

 

This job is a civilian position and does not require military service (including commission and enlistment).

 

PLACE OF WORK:

This position is located within U.S. Army Operational Test Command, Air and Missile Defense Test Directorate (AMDTD), Fort Bliss, El Paso, TX.

 

WHAT IS ATEC?


ATEC is the Army’s independent test and evaluation organization. We are a team of Civilian and Military personnel working together to provide America’s Military with the best equipment to win and return home safely. At ATEC, we have a saying: If a Soldier rides, wears, shoots, or deploys it, we test it. ATEC is at the forefront of testing and evaluating technologies of the future from autonomous aerial/ground vehicles to hypersonic weapons. Each day, top scientists and engineers test and evaluate cutting-edge equipment. Our workforce is highly technical and skilled, comprised of more than 8,500 military, civilian, and contract personnel. Engineers, scientists, technicians, researchers, and evaluators work with innovative, advanced technologies in 24 testing and research locations across the U.S. States and around the world. If you are a civilian who wants their work to make a difference, we look forward to hearing from you. For more information on ATEC, salary, benefits, etc., see: https://www.atecciviliancareers.com/

 

Job Responsibilities

 

Serves as an advisor to the directorate with respect to all cybersecurity issues an test projects. Performs Assess and Authorize (A&A) duties for all directorate Information Systems (IS) and networks. 

Validates that all systems and networks conform and are approved by configuration management policies and practices before operating or authorizing the use of hardware and software on an US or network infrastructure.

Restores data, conducts Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) scans and anti-virus scans and evaluates validity and compatibility for subject networks and workstations and installs appropriate updates, removes computer viruses, and trains automation points of contact in information security as necessary. 
 

Performs A&A duties for all associated IS and networks IAW RMF and configuration management policies and practices.

Serves as a technical expert and project manager for IT Systems both current and future that are in use or planned for use by Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC), OTC, and AMDTD.

Job Qualification

 

U.S. Citizens who meet the minimum qualification requirements for the following series:

OPM qualification standards, https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifica tions/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-t echnology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/

If this position has an individual occupational requirement and/or allows for substitution of education for experience and you meet this requirement based on education you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. If this position requires a job-related license or certification you MUST submit a copy of your license or certification upon request or you will be rated ineligible.

Specialized Experience

 

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Performing Assess and Authorize (A&A) duties for all associated IS and Networks IAW Risk Management Framework and configuration management policies; and 2) Evaluating the effectiveness and implementing solutions to safeguard classified private, and other sensitive data of systems, devices, procedures, and methods; and 3) Planning, designing, and assuring proper execution of IT projects.  

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED. You will be evaluated based on your level of competency in the following areas:

 

Cybersecurity

Information Technology Policy and Planning

Oral Communication

Vulnerabilities Assessment

 

Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described above. If your resume includes a photograph/inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility/qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy. For qualifications determinations, your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position. For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here. You will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application will be used to determine eligibility and qualifications for this position. If determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.

Conditions of Employment

 

- Must obtain and maintain Information Assurance Certification and computing environment certifications per Army Policy and DoD Directive.

- Must obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance.

- This position has been identified as IAW AR 600-85 under the Civilian Drug Abuse Testing Program. Accordingly, as a condition of employment, the incumbent is required to undergo urinalysis testing at the discretion of the commander or supervisor, and sign a “Condition of Employment for Certain Civilian Positions Identified as Critical under the Drug Abuse Testing Program.

- Temporary Duty Travel up to 10% may be required.

 

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective ServiceRegistration.

  • A trial/probationary period may be required.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • Direct deposit of pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from the Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. 
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • The U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command has various incentives that may be available for highly qualified candidates. These include Recruitment Incentives, Relocation Incentives, Student Loan Repayment, and Credit for Leave Accrual. Incentives may be authorized IAW agency policy.
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations. For more information on PCS, click here. When you perform a Civilian PCS with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit here for more information.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Telework one or more days a pay period may be available depending on the terms of the organization's telework policy.
  • Remote work not available

Travel Requirements

Up to 10% Travel

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