IT Specialist (INFOSEC)

Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Information Technology Management (INFOSEC) to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position:

Serves as an IT Specialist (INFOSEC) overseeing AFRICOM's Security Architecture Program. Leads secure infrastructure standards, implements IA policies, and provides A&A support. Collects and organizes system data for RMF reporting.

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This job is open to

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

• Directs cybersecurity architecture activities to ensure information systems comply with DoD security policies.
• Develops secure infrastructure solutions that support enterprise communications, network operations, and information assurance objectives.
• Evaluates information systems and security controls to validate compliance with federal, DoD. and organizational security standards and policies.
• Coordinates cybersecurity requirements with stakeholders to support implementation of enterprise architecture and infrastructure initiatives.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• 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.
• Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program requirements as outlined in the DoD Instruction 1315.19.
• Must be able to satisfy the requirements of the 26JUL12 DODI 1400.25 V1230, DoD Civilian Personnel Management System: Employment in Foreign Areas and Employee Return Rights. Visit https://www.esd.whs.mil/DD/DoD-Issuances/140025/.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• U.S. citizens overseas under ordinarily resident status are not eligible for appointment under the Status of Forces Agreement.
• This position requires the incumbent to be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Top-Secret security clearance with eligibility for access to Special Compartmentalized Information (SCI) for the duration of employment
• This is a testing designated position. Employee must pass screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment and subsequent periodic drug screening thereafter.
• Must obtain/maintain Country/Theater Clearance per the Foreign Clearance Guide at: https://www.fcg.pentagon.mil/fcg.cfm, maintain no-fee passport and Visa, obtain pertinent vaccinations and immunizations, and complete any pre-employment screening.
• This cyberspace workforce–coded role requires completing mandated training and obtaining/maintaining the certification associated with its primary workforce code, in accordance with DoD 8140 governance.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time, to include the continent of Africa.
• This position requires flexibility to work alternative schedules, including extended shifts over 12 hours, nights, weekends, holidays, urgent recalls, and unscheduled overtime to meet time-sensitive or surge mission demands.

Qualifications

Term Appointment NTE - Position may be filled as a Term Appointment NTE 36 months. Term appointments may be extended beyond of six(6) years, up to eight (8) years. With DoD approval, Term appointments may be extended beyond eight (8) years.

Current permanent Federal employees (to include permanent Army employees) applying for a Term appointment will be appointed/converted into a Term appointment with no statutory return rights back to a permanent position.

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements