Summary Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. About the Position: This position may be filled as a developmental IT Specialist (INFOSEC/Network), GS-2210-9 target 12. Upon successful completion of performance and training requirements selectee may be promoted non-competitively to the GS-11 or target GS-12 grade level. Responsibilities Serve as principal staff advisor on all matters relating to the vulnerabilities and threats to computer systems. Develop the correspondence security countermeasures necessary to protect sensitive and classified information. Review existing or proposed networks systems; diagnose, analyze, and resolve complex problems. Interpret general policies and apply guidance to projects being implemented for the purpose of developing, reviewing, evaluating, and approving network project actions. Analyze and define network requirements. Provide technical guidance on network equipment and system problems relative to future requirements. Identify and report trends indicating the need to expand network facilities beyond existing capabilities Evaluate proposals regarding networks services; conduct feasibility studies and make recommendations relative to optimum, most responsive, and cost effective utilization of network services. Performing Contracting Officer Representative functions for the full range of IT and communications contracts. Perform supervisory duties, which includes; planning work to be accomplished by subordinates; assigning work based on priorities, requirements of assignments, and capabilities of employees. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the Basic Experience requirement AND the education and/or Specialized 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. BASIC REQUIREMENT: Attention to Detail-review procedures to protect against unauthorized access to systems or networks. Customer Service-coordinate network security requirements with customers to ensure they are met. Oral Communication-inform management of progress toward meeting network security objectives. Problem Solving-conduct risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities. AND Specialized Experience: GS-09: One year of specialized experience which includes planning, analysis, development, implementation, and maintenance of information systems security programs. GS-11: One year of specialized experience which includes Installing, configuring, and operating network security devices. Researching and identifying information technology system vulnerabilities. Identifying potential security risks; and isolating potential incidents with a recommended solution. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). GS-12: One year of specialized experience which includes applying network operations, security and connectivity procedures to resolve IT issues. Experience evaluating network operations and capabilities, and implementing a security awareness training program for computer users to meet compliance requirements. OR Education: GS-09: Master's degree or equivalent graduate degree; or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree. Degree must be in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree 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. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. GS-11: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, in Information Technology. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Information Assurance Information Systems Security Certification Information Systems/Network Security Network Operation Education FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Career Program (CP) 34 - Information Technology position. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.gsa.gov/cdnstatic/FTR%20Bulletin%2018\_05%20Relocation%20Allowances\_0.pdf for more information. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.