IT Cybersecurity Specialist (PLCYPLN/INFOSEC)

This position is being recruited under 10 USC 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service. It has been identified as a position necessary to carry out and support the mission of the US Cyber Command. It is in the Professional Work Category at the Expert Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. It is located in the DISA - Acquisition/PAE Cyber.

Major duties

• Serves as a senior technical expert and top-level planner in the information technology discipline applied to perimeter defense.
• Establishes long-range program objectives and requirements in matters relevant to assigned expertise.
• Defines financial support requirements, proposed schedules, and management support needed.
• Supports to the highest levels of DISA and DoW management proposals and programs for partnering with DoW Components research and development efforts relative to the Department of War Information Network architecture and operating environment.
• Contributes to the formulation and definition of overall mission and program objectives and requirements.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below. Basic Requirements: Attention to Detail - experience reviewing my own information technology-related work or data and have been responsible for reviewing the work of others to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency with standards. Customer Service - developing and maintaining relationships with customers, anticipating and assessing the current and future information technology needs of customers, and developing or identifying information technology products or services that are tailored to meet customer needs. Oral Communication - briefing senior-level management and IT staff on the status of information technology systems, projects, or daily operations, including the communication of complex technical information to a non-technical audience. Problem Solving - identifying alternatives to address unique, highly complex, or sensitive information technology-related issues. I have anticipated information technology-related problems and have identified and evaluated potential sources of information to generate alternative solutions. AND Qualifying Experience: To qualify at the GG-15, your resume must describe at least one year of experience that demonstrates the competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Experience refers to any paid or unpaid experience, including volunteer work and Military service, that would be considered equivalent to work normally performed at the next lower grade level in the federal service. For this position, qualifying experience is defined as: experience developing and engineering projects for the architecture of systems; OR utilizing information management systems and associated technology; OR formulating and directing efforts to solve time-sensitive problems associated with information systems; OR leading technical projects. Candidates must describe how they meet the qualifying experience and/or selective placement factor(s) within the body of their resume. All qualifications must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There is no substitution of education for the qualifying experience at the GG-15 grade level.