IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST - Riverside, CA, United States - Department of the Air Force

Description

Duties THIS IS A T5 EXCEPTED SERVICE, PERMANENT POSITION The primary purpose of the IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC), GS , is to serve as Information System Security Officer (ISSO), ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of classified information systems, networks and data through the enhancement of Department of Defense (DoD) information systems security programs, policies, procedures and tools

Enhancement of information systems security programs, procedures, and tools are specifically accomplished by conducting vulnerability assessments and ensuring all protection needs are met.

• Reviews national, DOD and other policies, program proposals, operational and strategic plans, and identifies issues requiring tier two actions or inputs

Based on these reviews, provides technical recommendations for changes to the security posture to the Wing Information System Security Manager (ISSM)
Prepares and presents applicable briefings and reports to high-level managers.

• Evaluates and assesses vulnerabilities of classified network and application server hardware, operating system software, and peripheral network equipment such as routers, bridges, switches, attached cabling system, network interface cards, modems, multiplexers, and concentrators

Updates hardware and software architecture databases to reflect installations, turn-ins, and changes in reportable software
Provides input to the ANG Continuity of Operation Plan (COOP) procedures for system disaster recovery.

• Serves as a technical expert and focal point for Information Technology (IT) security and information assurance policies, planning, programs, initiatives, certification and accreditation

Provides advice and assistance regarding security aspects of processing, storage, retrieval, transmission, and access of classified and unclassified information
Leads or serves as a member of the configuration control board for applicable installation facilities/networks.

• Analyzes equipment and software reliability and suitability for vulnerability assessment utilization

Conducts analyses of classified network usage, hardware and software capabilities, ineffective practices or procedures, equipment shortcomings, and other relevant factors
Conducts risk and vulnerability assessments of DoD classified information systems to identify associated vulnerabilities, risks and protection needs
The position resides within the infrastructure and support functions of the state National Guard; the incumbent is not subject to mobilization, nor is the work described part of the military mission; and the incumbent does not perform a key advisory or essential administrative role that is inherently military
In addition, the position must meet one of the following: It does not have a comparable military function; the position is required in full-time (civilian) role when the organization, or similar military position, is mobilized to perform continuing post-mobilization functions; or the position requires a skill or competency that necessitates technical expertise or professional qualifications that cannot be readily found in the military structure of the state military force
May make additional selections within 90 days of eligible(s) issuance
Requirements Conditions of Employment Recruitment/Relocation Recruitment/Relocation Incentive MAY BE authorized, subject to funding and approval

PCS Relocation Costs IS NOT authorized based on determination that Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move is not in the Government best interest.

• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• U.S

citizenship is required.

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• Must maintain proper security clearance

Security Clearance:
at a minimum a National Agency Check is required prior to position assignment
Qualifications IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC),


GS :
Must have at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-11 level, or equivalent pay band in other pay systems in the Federal government
This experience may also have been obtained in the private sector, but must demonstrate that it is comparable to the GS grade indicated
Specialized experience may have been demonstrated by performing duties such as: Experience serving as an Information Technology Specialist providing Cybersecurity; Experience ensuring systems are operated and maintained within security directives and procedures; Experience utilizing extensive knowledge of all areas of automation security to establish operating standards and procedures for the installation Information Security Program; Experience coordinating requirements with the responsible personnel and tracks suspense for completing required actions and reports virus problems in accordance with established procedures
Your resume must have complete information: Please ensure your resume accurately reflects the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer
In describing your experience, please be clear and specific
It is your responsibility to make sure your resume states complete information for each job entry (beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week)
If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will no longer be considered for this position
Part-time or unpaid experience: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid work on the same basis as for paid experience
Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities
To receive credit for such experience you must indicate clearly the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the number of hours per week spent in such employment
Qualifications must be met by the closing date: You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by 05/06/2024 Education N/A Additional information If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( )
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This is an Excepted Service position
Applicants who currently hold a Competitive Service status and is offered a position with the California National Guard, will lose their Competitive Service status to become Excepted Service
Competitive Service applicants who are Career and have completed the three year service requirement permanent tenure (Block 24 reflects "1") are eligible for lifetime reinstatement rights

Competitive Service applicants who are Career Conditional and have not completed the three year service requirement (Block 24 reflects "2") are eligible for three year reinstatement rights.

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How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above

Category Rating:
Your application will be evaluated and rated under Category Rating selection procedures
Once the application process is complete, a review of your qualifications will be conducted to determine if you are qualified for this job
Qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category

The quality categories are: 1

Highly
Qualified:
Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for this position
2

Well
Qualified:
Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for this position
3

Qualified:
Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements for this position
Your rating will be based on both your entire application package as well as the responses to the assessment questionnaire
Please note that if, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your category rating can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may lose consideration for this position
Please follow all instructions carefully
Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility
All applicants' qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, and abilities): Cybersecurity, Information Management, Program Management, and Requirements Analysis IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC

WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE
Please note that if, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your rating can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may lose consideration for this position
If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilit