COMPUTER SCIENTIST

Full Job Description

This position is being recruited under 10 USC 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service.

It has been identified as a position necessary to carry out and support the mission of the US Cyber Command.

It is in the Professional Work Category at the Full Performance Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. It is located in the DISA ACQUISITION/PROGRAM EXECUTIVE OFFICE CYBER.

In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below.

Basic Requirement For the GS-1550 Computer Science Series: Bachelor's degree in computer science or bachelor's degree with 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science.

At least 15 of the 30 semester hours must have included any combination of statistics and mathematics that included differential and integral calculus.

All academic degrees and course work must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions.

Qualifying Experience: To qualify at 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 utilizing knowledge in securing network architectures, operating systems, and applications, along with a strong understanding of encryption, authentication, and access control mechanisms; OR, demonstrating knowledge in techniques and processes related to operating system theory, data structures, computer system architecture, software engineering, and computer communications.

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. Major Duties:

• Develop new and improved concepts, principles, and techniques that will advance the body of knowledge of computer science, and adapt and apply advanced computer science methods and techniques to solve complex computer processing requirements.
• Develop software systems using an expert knowledge of techniques, procedures, and processes such as operating system theory, data structures, computer system architecture, software engineering, and computer communications.
• Develop integrated computer systems using a technical expert knowledge of computer software concepts.
• Utilize knowledge in security tools such as firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and Security Information and Event Management.
• Perform duties that demonstrate a solid background in systems design, software development, and systems analysis.