IT Specialist (INFOSEC) - ALTERNATE HIRING AUTHORITY

Summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO). Incumbent will perform ISSO duties and in conjunction with ISSM will be responsible to manage and maintain all SCI Information Systems utilized throughout Eglin AFB to include direct support of the Air Force Test Center Headquarters and subordinate staff personnel.

Duties

• Perform duties as the Eglin AFB Site Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO). - Performs duties as the 96 TW/XP2 Cybersecurity Liaison Official. - Provides Intelligence Information Technology Customer Service and Support. - Perform duties as the Information Technology and Equipment Resource Manager. Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Competency-Based Qualification Standards, Information Technology Management Series, 2210. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: For all positions individuals must have experience demonstrating each of the following competencies listed below: - Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Decision Making, Information Management, Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Problem Solving, Teamwork and Technical Competence. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Creditable experience is described as experience with the full range of IT security principles, concepts, practices, new and emerging products and services (including systems software, database software, immediate access storage technology, and firewalls), and methods for evaluating risk and vulnerability, implementing mitigating improvement, disseminating IT security tools and procedures, and integration techniques. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of computer Information Assurance and security disciplines to include data availability and assurance, collection capabilities and methods, computer processing techniques and all associated system security protection procedures is required. 2. Comprehensive knowledge, understanding and the ability to manage a wide variety of SCI networking and security projects. Incumbent must have a thorough and complete understanding of applicable SCI computer security directives and possess the ability to apply current directives to existing and future SCI networks and systems. 3. Detailed understanding of contractor SCI computer security policies as the apply to procedures for security operations at both contractor SCI facilities as well as for contractors who work at government owned and controlled SCI facilities. 4. Demonstrated ability to analyze and correct customer's hardware and software problems and be able to exercise IT security methodologies and principles directed toward the planning and conducting of security accreditation reviews for all security levels of installed systems and networks. 5. Knowledge of acquisition policy and guidance and the role intelligence plays throughout a weapon system's lifecycle to include the roles and responsibilities required by field communications support personnel in support of USAF Acquisition Test Programs to include test operations, execution, and protection is required. 6. Skill in communicating effectively with others, both orally and in writing, working out solutions to problems or question related to the work. Ability to write clear and concise communications support products and delivering oral presentations regarding IT security to senior-level audiences for decision-making purposes. Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate for this role is a proactive and highly motivated professional with a deep understanding of SCInet JWICS administrator duties and responsibilities to include, but not limited to, management and implementation of all system administration functions such as software/hardware updates, user account management, maintenance, and training. A cybersecurity-related or professional degree is highly preferred. This position includes information assurance (IA) work as a paramount duty requirement. Per DoD 8570.01-M, the incumbent of this position must achieve the appropriate IA certification within six months of assignments of these duties. A waiver of this six months requirement may be granted per DoD 8570.01-M, C3.2.4.2 or C3.2.4.3. Failure to receive the proper IA certification may result in removal from this position. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. How You Will Be Evaluated

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. BASIS OF RATING: Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable. Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements. Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements. Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements. Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further. Other Information

This job announcement will be used to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection under the Alternate Hiring Authority (AHA). Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.