Information Technology Specialist (Security)

U.S. Army Joint Munitions Command; McAlester (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Army Joint Munitions Command is seeking an installation Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to directly support the Army Information Assurance Program at the installation.

The role requires applying IA regulations and providing security support to customers. Qualifications include graduate-level education in IT-related fields or equivalent experience, and demonstrated competencies in detail orientation, customer service, communication, and problem solving.

Qualifications

• Experience applying IT IA regulations and procedures.
• Experience providing basic customer support to log and troubleshoot routine security vulnerabilities.
• Experience monitoring systems for security threats.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the installation Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) and support IA policies and responsibilities.
• Assist in implementing Army IA program requirements at the installation.
• Coordinate with users to identify and resolve security vulnerabilities.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Oral Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Graduate level education in CS/Engineering/Info Systems

Job description

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base (DIB) & Major Range and Test Facilities Base (MRTFB) to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position

Serves as the installation Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) and directly supports the Information Technology (IA) policies, procedures and responsibilities of the Army Information Assurance Program for the installation.

Who May Apply

US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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. All Grade Levels: Experience: Experience must be Information Technology related (paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training, as appropriate) demonstrating 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: completing work independently that rarely requires editing or review by others. (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: resolving simple and routine problems, questions, or complaints and providing support and guidance to customers on non-routine issues; serving as a primary resource for customers, requesting assistance with complex issues when necessary; and participating in meetings and providing advice to customers in own area of expertise. (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: expressing facts and ideas in a clear, concise, convincing, and organized manner; clearly conveying moderately complex ideas, concepts, and information to customers; exhibiting active listening by demonstrating understanding of audience comments and/or questions. (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: identifying and solving problems by gathering and applying information from a variety of materials or sources that provide several alternatives; recognizing and taking action to address non-routine problems; soliciting feedback from multiple stakeholders to understand an issue or problem and accurately assess its root causes and potential solutions; seeking supervisory review where appropriate. Basic Requirement for Information Technology Specialist (SECURITY) GS-07: Specialized and Other Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience applying IT Information Assurance (IA) regulations and procedures; experience providing basic customer support to log and troubleshoot routine security vulnerabilities; and experience monitoring systems for security threats. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). OR Education: One full year of graduate level education from an accredited or pre-accredited institution in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management; or, graduate level education from an accredited or pre-accredited institution that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems, or networks. OR Superior Academic Achievement: Successf