IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC)

Summary

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Duties

• •As an IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC) you will be responsible for the following duties:
• •Serves as the primary Key Management Infrastructure Operating Account Manager (KOAM).
• •Conducts mandated semi-annual account inventories for reconciliation with the National Security Agency (NSA) and performs quarterly 10% random inventories of sub-hand receipt holders.
• •Performs technical system administration on KMI platforms, including operating system maintenance, software updates, managing and assigning user accounts, and generating/ordering cryptographic keys.
• •Develops, implements, and maintains local COMSEC and physical cybersecurity Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• •Advises senior leadership (such as the Chief Information Security Officer) on organizational risk levels, vulnerabilities, and overall security posture.

Qualifications

To qualify for an IT Cybersecurity 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 serving as a Key Management Infrastructure Operating Account Manager (KOAM) or COMSEC Account Manager, with responsibility for the cradle-to-grave lifecycle (receipt, custody, distribution, inventory reconciliation, and destruction) of classified cryptographic material, keys, and Controlled Cryptographic Items (CCI) in compliance with National Security Agency (NSA) policies.) Experience serving as a Client Platform Administrator (CPA) on KMI systems, performing technical administration to include operating system maintenance, software updates, managing user accounts, and ordering, generating, and loading cryptographic keys in accordance with Information Assurance Technical (IAT) standards. Experience conducting formal COMSEC audits, inventories, and inspections of Local Elements (LEs)/sub-hand receipt holders; developing local Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); and investigating security violations, identifying vulnerabilities, and submitting formal incident/corrective action reports to senior leadership (such as a CISO) and external oversight authorities (such as the NSA). AND B. For this position, individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below: 1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. 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. This is an Emergency Essential (EE) position. The incumbent will be designated Non-Combat Essential (NCE). In the event of a crisis, the incumbent may be required to deploy, within CONUS only, via temporary reassignment or be required to stay in place to support contingency operations. The incumbent may be required to take part in readiness exercises. This position cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization to function effectively; therefore, the position requires the incumbent to be screened from military recall. Military Reservists selected for an EE position must arrange for a military deployment waiver from the Reserve Unit, which will remain in effect while assigned to the EE position. This requirement must be met prior to placement in an EE position. An NCE employee could be deployed to support emergency operations, humanitarian missions, disaster relief, or other expeditionary missions in the continental United States that are not considered "combat" locations. Deployment will be via Temporary Duty (TDY)orders. Deployment may entitle the employee to additional monetary compensation dependent upon the deployment location. This is a Non-Combat Essential (NCE) Expeditionary Civilian position. As a condition of employment, the selectee must sign DD Form 2365, "DoD Agreement - Position Based," and a Statement of Understanding and Agreement. The incumbent may deploy via Temporary Duty (TDY) orders to support non-combat expeditionary, emergency, humanitarian, or disaster relief operations (CONUS/OCONUS), or remain in place during evacuations of non-essential personnel. This position cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing organizational effectiveness. Therefore, Military Reservists selected for this position must arrange for removal from the reserve component prior to placement. Deployment may entitle the employee to additional monetary compensation dependent upon the deployment location. Additional allocations are based on the Department of State's determination of a combat zone.

Education

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