IT Specialist - Falls Church, United States - US Pentagon Force Protection Agency
2 weeks ago
Description
Duties:
This position is being filled under Direct Hire Authority (DHA) in accordance with Section
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Incumbents typical work assignments may include the following:
- Evaluates and makes recommendations to Directors, Commanders, Defense Agency Heads, and Designated and Senior Officials of the Pentagon Reservation and DoD-occupied facilities on achievable means of enhancing communication networks and/or systems to ensure local distribution networks and supporting off-site commercial facilities have the capacity, survivability, reliability, and security to support the mission. Ensure the communications topology as shown in network diagrams matches the physical implementation.
- Conducts technical communications vulnerability assessments of computer networks, telecommunications and other communication systems that directly supports the Antiterrorism Force Protection, Mission Assurance and Defense Critical Infrastructure Programs at Pentagon Reservation and DoDoccupied facilities, and other agencies.
- Performs singlepoint critical node analysis of the Pentagon Reservation and DoDoccupied facility's telecommunications, other communications systems, and computer networks to include supporting infrastructure (power, ventilation, fuel, fire protection etc.). Provides recommendations to reduce system vulnerabilities due to natural and manmade incidents.
- Documents criteria, standards and techniques to guide and assist Pentagon Reservation and DoDoccupied facilities communications staff in handling dynamic response design of communications infrastructure systems, and the analysis and design of difficult and unusual systems. Prepares assessment reports based upon vulnerabilities and concerns observed during Antiterrorism Risk Vulnerability Assessment visits.
Requirements:
Conditions of Employment:
- U.S. Citizenship is required
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period
- Must be determined suitable for federal employment
- Required to participate in the direct deposit program
- This position requires you to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance
- This position requires travel within and sometimes outside of the National Capital Region. The incumbent must be prepared for local and other travel up to 40% of the duty time.
- This position may require the incumbent to operate a government vehicle. The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a valid civilian driver's license.
- This position requires continued education and training requirements. The incumbent must maintain their certification as required by the certification provider to retain their DoD IA workforce position.
- Position is designated as MISSION ESSENTIAL. May be required to report for, or remain at, work in dismissal or closure situations due to adverse weather conditions, natural disasters, or other emergency situations.
- You must obtain and maintain the credentials as described in Appendix 3 to the DoD M for specialty area System Security Analyst, Intermediate level within 12 months of appointment
Qualifications:
For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the length of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration.
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BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate.
- For all positions individuals must have ITrelated experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below:
Attention to Detail
- Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
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Customer Service
- Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
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Oral Communication
- Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
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Problem Solving
- Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
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