IT Specialist (INFOSEC)

• Serves as a cybersecurity Subject Area Expert (SME) and Information System Security Manager (ISSM), providing cybersecurity assistance and guidance to Program/System Managers (PM/SM) for systems or applications.
• As an ISSM, performs the assessment of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) security controls once implemented by System/Program Offices. Requires familiarity with NIST 800-53 rev. 5.
• In coordination with Program and System Subject Matter Experts, ensure all corresponding Risk Management Framework documentation is maintained in a repository to include any dates and/or modification to all relevant documented artifacts.
• Acts as a cybersecurity technical advisor to the respective PM/SM, and when necessary, formally notifies the Primary ISSM, Authorizing Official and/or Security Control Assessor of any changes affecting the information system’s cybersecurity posture.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of applicable Cybersecurity Program Plans for the applicable Program Management Office, which identifies the cybersecurity architecture, requirements, objectives, and policies.
• Monitors implementation of security guidance and directs appropriate action to resolve identified discrepancies and/or deficiencies.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
• Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive with Secret Access
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Bargaining Unit Status: No
• Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for more information.
• his position and any future selections from this announcement may be used to fill future vacancies for various shifts located anywhere within DLA Information Operations, J-6.
• Financial Filing Requirement: Required
• Cyber Workforce-Defense Cyber Workforce Position: Must compete DoW qualifications and requirements. See Addtl. Info, The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug testing.

To qualify for an IT Specialist (INFOSEC), your resume and supporting documentation must support:

A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes:

• Evaluates and provides cybersecurity guidance and assessment on system development lifecycle efforts to ensure that baseline security safeguards are appropriately implemented
• Conducts continuous cybersecurity compliance monitoring, to include periodic reviews of results of any such monitoring activities
• Apply federal security requirements (i.e., Clinger-Cohen Act, Federal Information Security Modernization Act, RMF, National Institute of Standards & Technology Special Program 800, Office of Management & Budget (0MB) A-130) to assess and conduct security risk assessments.
• Experience with RMF assessment tools such as eMASS, Xacta, CSET, or similar tools used within the Department of War.

B. Education: Applicants may not qualify for this position based on education in lieu of specialized experience.

For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed

• Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
• Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
• Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations

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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience., Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.