IT SPEC(CUSTSPT)

U.S. Department of Defense; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency is seeking an IT Specialist to provide technical support, cybersecurity, and project management. The role involves coordinating schedules for IT activities, planning hardware installations, and monitoring systems for compliance with security policies. Candidates must be able to perform emergency overtime and obtain qualifications in cybersecurity standards. This position may require occasional travel and requires a completed background investigation.

Qualifications

• Requires background investigation for suitability determination.
• May require emergency overtime and on-call duties.
• Ability to obtain and maintain qualification under DoDM 8140.03.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate schedules for IT support activities.
• Plan installation of hardware and applications.
• Monitor systems for compliance with security policies.
• Conduct trend analysis for customer training needs.

Job description

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for STEM Positions, Cyber Security & Related Positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position

You will serves as a IT Specialist within the Army Review Boards Agency with duties relating to customer support, technical support, cybersecurity, IT project management, and acquisition support. Position is located in Arlington, Virginia.

Duties

• Coordinate schedules for IT support activities.
• Plan and schedule the installation of new or modified hardware, operating systems, applications, system fixes, updates, and enhancements.
• Monitor computer systems and servers for compliance with applicable laws, directives, regulations, security policies, and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publications.
• Conduct trend analysis to identify areas where additional customer training and assistance are needed and initiate appropriate action.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Incumbent may also be required to be on call and may be required to perform emergency overtime.
• This position may require occasional temporary duty (TDY) travel up to 5% of this position's time.
• This position is a Cyberspace Workforce position. The incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualification in accordance with DoDM 8140.03, “Cyberspace Workforce Qualification and Management Program”, and all applicable Component policies.