Job summary

See below for important information regarding this job. Position will be filled at any of the locations listed below. Site specific salary information as follows: Battle Creek, MI: $103,409 - $134,435 Columbus, OH: $107,817 - $140,166 New Cumberland, PA: $117,962 - $153,354

Major duties

Serves as the cyber analysis expert for planning and carrying out assigned projects, determining approaches and resolving most encountered conflicts and providing detailed input for cyber trend analysis reports for senior executive service members. Provides cyber analysis techniques, training, awareness, coordination of new signatures, and recommended response priorities. Performs as the subject matter expert for detections and prevention measures and ensures such measures are fully integrated within the Incident Handling Group for their continued 24/7 monitoring and response. Advises other subject matter experts and team leads on strategies to improve incident detection capabilities in defense of external cyber-attacks as well as Insider Threats. Correlates data from multiple and diverse sources in order to obtain as complete and accurate of a picture as possible regarding the nature and magnitude of cyber threats to DLA.

Qualification

To qualify for an IT Specialist (INFOSEC) your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-13 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Experience evaluating and recommending the acquisition of IT security tools and implementing, disseminating, and monitoring the tools, procedures, and practices to protect information assets. Experience performing cybersecurity event monitoring using various monitoring tools for identification of potential incidents involving IT networks or systems. B. Education: Applicants may not qualify for this position based on education in lieu of specialized experience. For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed: Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 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. 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. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations 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 directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Evaluations

The assessments for this job will measure the following Competencies: IT Cybersecurity Architecture (INFOSEC) IT Network Defense (INFOSEC) Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation may be completed and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. The rating you receive is based on your responses to the assessment questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the competencies required for this position. If your resume and/or supporting documentation is reviewed and a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.