Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC)

Announcement Type

TARP - Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Position Type

Permanent

USACE Organization

ACE-IT / G-6 (Information Technology)

Locations (City, State)

Vicksburg, MS

Position Overview/Duties

This position serves as an Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC) working for the Chief, Computer Incident Response Team (CIRT) Branch of the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Army Corps of Engineers Information Technology (G6) Cyber Security Directorate. Employee is a technical expert for Digital Forensics and Incident Handling initiatives or roles as assigned by the Cyber Incident Response Branch Chief/Cyber Network Defense Division Chief on IT systems security principles, concepts, and methods for the purposes of transforming, modernizing, and enhancing the digital forensics and incident handling capabilities of USACE.

GS-7 Specialized Experience

This is an entry-level, developmental position one year of specialized experience which include: 1) Supports incident response activities by documenting events, tracking tickets, and gathering initial information from users as directed by supervisor. 2) Observes the operation of enterprise security tools (like SIEM to become familiar with security monitoring and assists in generating routine reports.

GS-9 Specialized Experience

One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Assists higher-grade analysts in handling security incidents by following detailed instructions to help with detection and isolation. Relays scripted instructions and basic security guidance to end-users and the service desk as directed by a senior analyst. 2) Monitors security alerts and tools for specific, pre-defined indicators of compromise and reports all findings to a supervisor for analysis.

GS-11: Specialized Experience

One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Independently handles common incidents and provides reliable support, escalating complex issues. Serves as an incident handler for routine security events, following established procedures for discovery, isolation, and recovery, while assisting senior analysts on more complex incidents. 2) Provides technical guidance to the service desk and users on how to respond to common security issues. Actively monitors security tools (like SIEM) for potential intrusions, analyzes the initial findings, and escalates credible threats to senior handlers.

GS-12 Specialized Experience

• Serves as an incident handler for USACE and G6 for all computer incidents from discovery/detection, to isolation, to recovery/remediation, to root cause analysis by following prescribed standard operating procedures AND assess the success of attacks, analyzes and exploits vulnerabilities using tools, processes, and techniques designed to provide fact-based analysis to other stakeholders in the vulnerability disclosure process. 2) Assists and provides direction to the enterprise service desk, desktop technicians, managers, general users/customers, and other stake-holders for incident response. Monitors the Security Event and Incident Management (SEIM) and other enterprise tools for indications of a potential intrusion or violation of existing USACE, Army, or Department of Defense (DoD) policies.
  
  

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

Other Conditions And Requirements

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

“Other Conditions And Requirements”

“Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:45 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration.”

• All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
• A trial or probationary period may be required.
• A supervisory probationary period may be required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• The incumbent is required to file an OGE Form 450, Financial Disclosure Report upon entering on duty in this position and annually thereafter.
• Hiring incentives such as a recruitment/relocation bonus, service credit for leave, and student loan repayment may be authorized (subject to available budget).
• Relocation (PCS) expenses may be authorized (subject to available budget) if the selecting official determines the relocation is in the best interests of the government.
• This position must be in compliance with the Return to In-Person Work (RTIPW) requirement to work in an approved USACE applicable facility.
  
  

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In accordance with DoDM 8140.03 and supplemental Army guidance, the employee must obtain andmaintain the following requirements for each Cyber work role (except Data, AI, and/or SoftwareEngineering) at the assigned proficiency level: 1) Foundational qualification requirements within 9months, 2) Resident qualification requirements within 12 months, 3) 20 hours of ContinuousProfessional Development (CPD) per work role code (which can overlap).

This position is an on-call 24X7 and/or incumbent may be required to work overtime as mission requires.

TDY is required up to 25% of the time.

POSITIONS REQUIRING A TOP SECRET / TIER 5 CLEARANCE ARE ALSO COVERED BY THE CIVILIAN DRUG ABUSE TESTING PROGRAM; SUCH INCUMBENTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO SIGN A DA FORM 5019-R, “CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT FOR CERTAIN CIVILIAN POSITIONS IDENTIFIED AS CRITICAL UNDER THE DRUG ABUSE TESTING PROGRAM,” OR A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU).

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor

To learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity (https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants).

Qualifications - Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with OPM General Schedule (GS) Qualification Standards or Federal Wage System (FWS) Qualifications and Job Elements

GS Standards: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.