Interdisciplinary NH-03 (Cybersecurity Engineer)
Full TimeMD-ABERDEENAECEligibility Requirements
US Citizenship
Career Category
Engineer
IT/Computer Science
Math and Statistics
Job Summary
This job is a civilian position and does not require military service (including commission and enlistment)
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.
For further questions please email/click here (usarmy.apg.atec.mbx.atec-civilian-careers@army.mil) Reference job ad# AEC-76799.
Job Responsibilities
- Serves as an Evaluator within the Survivability Evaluation Directorate. The Survivability Evaluation Directorate serves as the AEC focal point responsible for specialized technical expertise and guidance on all aspects of system evaluation of the following survivability domains: cybersecurity, electromagnetic environmental effects; countermeasures; chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear survivability; electronic warfare; Soldier survivability, and ballistics and lethality.
Performs integrated survivability evaluation for assigned weapon systems. Responsible for the planning, analyzing, evaluating and reporting of the cybersecurity survivability domain in all system documentation relating to test and evaluation (T&E) in accordance with DOD and Army policies.
Interacts with program managers and other members of the acquisition community to ensure a comprehensive Test & Evaluation program is conducted. Prepares written analysis, evaluations, and briefings to support Army and DOD materiel decision-making.
Job Qualification
WHO MAY APPLY: U.S. Citizens who meet the minimum qualification requirements for the following series:
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED. You will be evaluated based on your level of competency in the following areas:
• Cybersecurity
• Oral Communication
• Written Communication
• Systems Testing and Evaluation
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.
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 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.
Conditions of Employment
- 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.
- A one-year trial/probationary period may be required.
- Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
- This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
- Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
- You will be required to undergo background investigation leading to the successful adjudication of eligibility for a Secret security clearance. Derogatory information developed during the background investigation, such as a criminal history, could render the selectee ineligible for both the security clearance and continued employment in the position, if already appointed.
- This is a Career Program (CP) 16- Engineers and Scientists (Non-Construction) position.
- Position requires incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance, or access, for the duration of employment.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
- Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
- Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of theJoint Travel Regulations. For more information on PCS, https://www.travel.dod.mil/. When you perform a Civilian PCS with the government, the Internal Revenue Service(IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements tobe taxable. https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/.
- 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 are discretionary and may be authorized IAW agency policy.
- This is a Defense Acquisition Workforce (AWF) position. The employee must meet the DoDI 5000.66 requirements applicable to the Career Category/Functional Area and the Career Level Certification assigned -Practitioner Career Level Certification must be met within 5 years.
Travel Requirements
Greater than 20% Travel
QUESTIONS or issues please send us a message with the vacancy announcement URL, position title, and location to:
usarmy.apg.atec.mbx.atec-civilian-careers@army.mil