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Defense Information Systems Agency · 12 hours ago

IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (NETWORK/INFOSEC)

Scott AFB, IL

Part-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

The Defense Information Systems Agency is seeking an IT Cybersecurity Specialist to support the mission of the US Cyber Command. The role involves overseeing network security, troubleshooting, and providing situational awareness in a 24x7 environment.

Communications InfrastructureGovernmentInformation TechnologyNational Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Oversees and coordinates Tier 1/Tier 2 systems testing, troubleshoot, and support required to ensure the security and continuous real-time availability and accessibility of the DoDIN and Enterprise services

Monitors execution of changes to the physical configuration of network hardware and software as necessary to meet new or changed data transmission and connectivity requirements

Provides initial diagnoses of complex IT network and routing issues such as network traffic congestion, packet loss, and encryption/description of information as it moves securely throughout the DoDIN

Provides Situational Awareness to Battle Captains and fellow Watch Officers at both DISA Global Operations Centers to maintain a Common Operation Picture of the DoDIN

Qualification

Network OperationsCybersecurity Incident ManagementProblem ResolutionCustomer SupportAttention to DetailOral CommunicationProblem Solving

Required

Must be a U.S. Citizen

This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination

This is a Drug Testing Position

This is a SCI/Top Secret

This is a Mission Essential Position

This position requires the incumbent to work an alternative or shift work schedule

This is a DoD 8140 series, the position is subjected to completing Foundational Qualifications in 9 months and completing Residential Qualifications requirements in 12 months

For entry at the GS12 level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS11 or higher grade in the Federal Service

Applicants must demonstrate on their resume that they have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, Problem Solving

For the GG-12, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the GG-11 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable in difficulty and responsibility to GG-11 if outside the Federal service, is required

Qualifying experience is defined as Experience in a network operations center environment which includes experience in customer service/customer support related to information technology, network operations, cybersecurity incident management and problem resolution

In addition to meeting the qualifying experience requirements, qualified applicants must also possess the quality of experience as it relates to how closely or to what extent an applicant's background, recency of experience, education, and training are relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the announced position

Candidates must clearly demonstrate the possession of the competencies necessary to successfully perform the work of the position at the appropriate level to be qualified for the position

Applicants must describe how their experience meets the competencies within the body of the resume

There is no substitution of education for the qualifying experience requirement at this grade level

To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. You must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions that are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services at the time of application