IT Specialist (INFOSEC) - ALTERNATE HIRING AUTHORITY

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.

• 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.