IT Specialist (INFOSEC)

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• 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.

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Conditions of employment

• 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 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, Position is a Defense Cyber Workforce Position and requires completion of qualification requirements within required timeframes. ;br> Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: _vol300.PDF

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Drug-Free Workplace Policy

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.

Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six-month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee’s inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a “Drug Test Statement of Understanding” if you are selected for this position.

The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, norfentanyl, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and opioids.

ADVISORY: Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana. DLA employees are subject to Federal law and under Federal law, Marijuana is illegal.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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.

Position will be filled at any of the locations listed below. Site specific salary information as follows:

Battle Creek, MI: $89,508 - $ 116,362

Columbus, OH: $93,400 - $121,422

Dayton, OH: $92,841- $120,696

Ogden, UT: $89,508 - $ 116,362

Philadelphia, PA: $98,630- $128,221

Richmond, VA: $93,499- $121,551, Help

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