IT Specialist (Information Security/Policy and Planning)

US-Joint-Activities; Stuttgart; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

US-Joint-Activities seeks an Information Assurance technical expert and project manager to lead command-wide IT policy, RMF processes, and enterprise security planning. The role emphasizes coordinating risk management, system vulnerability assessment, and strategic IT policy development to support robust DoD networks.

The position requires demonstrated competencies in attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving, with a focus on delivering secure, compliant IT

Qualifications

• Attention to Detail: thorough and precise, sets quality standards under pressure.
• Customer Service: engages customers, anticipates needs, collaborates across teams.
• Oral Communication: clear, audience-appropriate presentations and explanations.
• Problem Solving: identifies root causes, develops systemic solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead RMF processes and information assurance policy implementation.
• Conduct system vulnerability assessments and apply mitigations.
• Develop IT strategic plans and policy guidance to support enterprise networks.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Oral Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

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

About the Position:

Serves as an Information Assurance technical expert and project manager leading command-wide IT policy, strategic planning, Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes, and systems security. Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized and Other Experience:

One year of specialized experience which includes:1) implementing information assurance policies and Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes; 2) conducting system vulnerability assessments and applying mitigation countermeasures; AND 3) developing IT strategic plans and policy guidance to support enterprise networks.

The specialized experience must include, or be supplemented by, information technology related experience (paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training, as appropriate) which demonstrates each of the four competencies, as defined:

(1) Attention to Detail

- Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: leading others by setting the standards for the quality of work, even in the most difficult and/or high pressure circumstances; reviewing and editing work completed by others to ensure that the quality of work meets acceptable work standards.

(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, 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. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: using expertise and experience to address complex problems, questions, or complaints; anticipating customer needs and modify the team's work activities, processes, and practices to match their needs; collaborating across team and outside of own team to organize planning sessions that elicit ideas for improving customer service and support.

(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 non-verbal cues, and responds appropriately. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: clearly explaining and defending complex ideas, appropriately adapting to each audience's level of knowledge; actively listening and clarifying points when presenting highly complex and controversial findings; using well-constructed, fact-based arguments to persuasively arguments to stakeholders.

(4) Problem Solving

- Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: providing precedent setting solutions to unique problems not previously encountered; helping team make decisions which are complicated by the number and nature of existing policy, guidelines, and organizational goals; identifying the root causes of problems; developing systemic solutions to address them and prevent them from reoccurring.