Defense Information Systems Agency · 6 days ago
TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST (CYBER)
Fort George G. Meade, MD
Part-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
1+ years expThe Defense Information Systems Agency is seeking a Telecommunications Specialist (Cyber) to support the mission of the US Cyber Command. The role involves providing technical expertise in WAN infrastructure and leading QA evaluation programs while managing projects related to DISN infrastructure and cybersecurity tools.
Communications InfrastructureGovernmentInformation TechnologyNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Subject matter expert and leadership advisor in WAN infrastructure, DODIN/DISN networks, IP/MPLS, Optical Transport Systems, and supporting telecommunications infrastructure
Serves as QA lead providing technical expertise on matters regarding the DISN within Korea. Leads a highly effective QA evaluation program, conducts trend analysis, assistance visits to customers, and circuit de/commissioning actions
Possess or achieve DISA QA certifications within 15 months of appointment in areas such as Team Chief; Node Site Coordinator; Evaluator of Tech Control Facility; Power; Environmental; Grounding, Bonding and Shielding; Military SATCOM; and DRSN
Manages projects and support tasks related to the planning, deployment, installation, provisioning, support, and maintenance of DISN infrastructure and enterprise services
Coordinates cybersecurity tools to protect the DoDIN. Provides direct operational support for cyber incident handling, tracks incidents to resolution, and sources engineering and training for mission partners
Qualification
Required
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service
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
In accordance with the DoD 8140 policy series, the position is subject to completing Foundational Qualifications in 9 months and completing Residential Qualification requirements overall in 12 months
This position is required to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance
This is a drug testing position
This is a Mission Essential position
This is an Emergency Essential position
This position requires the incumbent to travel away from their normal duty station to other locations within the continental United States (CONUS) and/or other locations outside the continental United States (OCONUS) up to 25 percent of the time
Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- electrical or electronic engineering, mathematics, physics, public utilities, statistics, computer science, telecommunications management, information systems management, business administration, industrial management, or other fields related to the position to be filled
Communications/electronics or automatic data processing training in technical institutes or business schools above the high school level or in Armed Forces schools that included advanced instruction in addition to basic courses, may be substituted for general experience on a month-for-month basis
For the GG-13, your resume must describe at least one year of experience that demonstrates the competencies necessary for immediate success in the position
Experience refers to any paid or unpaid experience, including volunteer work and Military service, that would be considered equivalent to work normally performed at the next lower grade level in the federal service
For this position, qualifying experience is defined as: experience with WAN infrastructure, DODIN and/or DISN transmission media/networks, telecommunications, Optical Transport Systems, QA systems testing and trend analysis, as well as experience with circulars, instructions, standards, providing technical advice to leadership, leading small teams to conduct QA activities and the ability to drive government vehicles to locations within S. Korea in the performance of their duties
Candidates must describe how they meet the qualifying experience and/or selective placement factor(s) within the body of their resume
All qualifications must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement
There is no substitution of education for the qualifying experience at the GG-13 grade level
Benefits
Moving costs MAY be paid.
Salary plus Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) is authorized.
Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives MAY be authorized.
Company
Defense Information Systems Agency
Defense Information Systems Agency is an IT support agency that offers analytics, testing, and computing services.
10001+ employees
Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Harry Roberts
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