IT Specialist (Information Security/Policy and Planning)

Joint Activities; Stuttgart; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Joint Activities seeks an Information Assurance technical expert and project manager to lead command-wide IT policy, strategic planning, RMF processes, and systems security. The role requires coordinating with stakeholders to ensure robust cybersecurity governance and risk management across enterprise networks.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, excellent oral communication, and a customer-service mindset to support mission-critical IT operations in a complex

Qualifications

• Specialized information assurance knowledge required.
• Experience with RMF and policy guidance.
• Ability to assess risks and recommend mitigations.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement information assurance policies and RMF processes.
• Conduct system vulnerability assessments and apply mitigation countermeasures.
• Develop IT strategic plans and policy guidance to support enterprise networks.

Skills

Information Assurance

RMF processes

Policy development

Strategic planning

Risk assessment

Oral communication

Customer service

Attention to detail

Job description

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.

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, 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. 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 meet these 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 nonverbal 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 persuade stakeholders/officials to take action on suggestions for improvement.
• (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.