IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (NETWORK/INFOSEC)

Defense Information Systems Agency · Oklahoma, United States · 1 mo ago

Information TechnologyPart-time

About the role

This position serves as a senior network administrator and Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) manager within the DISA - HC/Server LOB. It is in the PROFESSIONAL Work Category at the FULL PERFORMANCE Work Level within the Cyber Excepted Service (CES) Occupational Structure.

Responsibilities

Responsible for defining and executing the total breadth of network operations of an activity to ensure continuous availability and accessibility of the organization's LAN/WAN.
Ensures that the organization's network is capable of providing a wide range of services that are vital to the accomplishment of mission requirements.
Leads major network projects such as re-establishing connectivity for relocated employees, accommodating disabled employees, and implementing telecommunications support activities.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
This national security position requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
Position may require the selectee to hold a current DoD Top Secret security clearance based upon a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI).
Must be able to obtain/maintain security clearance. Security Clearance level may be Secret, Top Secret, SCI and may require a polygraph.
Drug testing may be required.
Shift work may be required.
Recall/On Call 24/7 may be required.
Rotating shifts may be required.
Position may be designated as Mission Essential and incumbent may be required to report to work or relocate to a new duty location, within the United States, in times of local/national emergency.
Prospective candidates may have to meet criteria for Presidential Support Duty in accordance with DoD Directive 5210.55 (PSD Category II, minimum).
This position may require an OGE 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report required within 30 days of appointment pursuant to 5 CFR 2634.903(b) (DoD 5500.7).
The incumbent may have to obtain Acquisition certification in the Test and Evaluation Functional Area at the Practitioner Functional Tier within 60 months of entry into this position.
Incumbent may be required to complete Foundational and/or Residential Qualification requirements and any future Cybersecurity Workforce qualification/credentialing requirements as defined by the DoD 8140 policy.
This position may be designated as a key position.
Accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 3-year probationary period.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

Attention to Detail: Experience reviewing my own information technology-related work or data and have been asked by others to review their work or data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency with standards.
Customer Service: Experience maintaining relationships with customers, assessing current information technology needs of customers, and developing or identifying information technology products and services that are tailored to meet customer needs.
Oral Communication: Briefing mid-level management and IT staff on the status of information technology systems, projects, or daily operations, including the communication of technical information to a non-technical audience.
Problem Solving: Identifying alternatives to address complex information technology-related issues by gathering and applying information from a variety of sources that provide a number of potential solutions.

Qualifying Experience: To qualify at the GG-12, 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 assisting in the configuration, testing, maintenance, and monitoring of physical and virtual LAN/WAN devices (such as routers and switches), supporting routine network troubleshooting, applying standard configuration updates, and following established cybersecurity procedures to maintain network availability and connectivity.

Volunteer Experience: 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 to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

All qualifications must be met within 30 days after the closing date of the announcement.

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