IT Specialist (INFOSEC)

at  US Army Acquisition Support Center

EDUCATION

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone-no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

IF YOU ARE RELYING ON YOUR EDUCATION TO MEET QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 04/18/2024 to receive consideration

• To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12377411).
• Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
• After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
• You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
• It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
• Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

IF YOU ARE RELYING ON YOUR EDUCATION TO MEET QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Help

• Serves as a senior Cybersecurity Manager and technical expert with assigned responsibility for cybersecurity matters within the command.
• Performs oversight reviews to monitor program implementation and practices in meeting the cybersecurity requirements.
• Work efforts must be coordinated and integrated with the Product Mangers, Product Directors and other technical and functional areas of the organization.
• Leads high-level Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to implement the cybersecurity directives.
• Oversees and coordinates work through Information Assurance Security Officer/Risk Assessment Teams to ensure that the required cybersecurity objectives are met.
• Provides guidance on the required authorization process and procedures, and appropriate Information Technology (IT) security measures required by the systems.
• Provides Information Systems Security Engineers, Information Systems Security Managers and Program ISSM with support in terms of investigating and resolving Cybersecurity issues or discrepancies.
• Takes any steps that may be necessary to ensure timely authorization of the program portfolio systems. Maintains database of system accreditation status, develops reports, and alerts system proponents when authorization documentation must be updated.
• Provides or coordinate the Cybersecurity Engineering efforts and support to the required Assessment and Authorization (A and A) process for various network requirements.
• Plans and coordinates for gathering information necessary to validate system security accreditations and to validate functioning security measures.