IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (NETWORK/INFOSEC)

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 Senior Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. It is located in the DISA - J9 Hybrid Cloud Solutions (HC337).

Applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating the following competencies appropriate to, or above, the level of this position.

For vacancies below the full-performance level of the position, the basic requirement will be evaluated on a developmental basis.

Your resume and work experience should clearly support your ability to meet these competencies and will be evaluated as part of the entire application process.

Basic Requirements: Attention to Detail- experience reviewing my own information technology-related work or data and have been asked by others to review their work or data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency with standards Customer Service - experience maintaining relationships with customers, assessing current information technology needs of customers, and developing or identifying information technology products and services that are tailored to meet customer needs Oral Communication -briefing mid-level management and IT staff on the status of information technology systems, projects, or daily operations, including the communication of technical information to a non-technical audience Problem Solving - identifying alternatives to address complex information technology-related issues by gathering and applying information from a variety of sources that provide a number of potential solutions Qualifying Experience: In addition to meeting the basic requirement, applicants must possess 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 assisting in the implementation or maintenance of multi-cloud network architectures; troubleshooting network performance issues on routing, switching, or security hardware (such as Cisco, Juniper, or Palo-Alto); providing technical support for network services such as load balancing (e.g., F5) or Domain Name System (DNS).

Volunteer Experience: 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).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

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 the announcement. **Combination of education and experience is not applicable for this position** Major Duties:

• Design, develop, plan, deploy, and implement solutions within a complex hybrid infrastructure, encompassing both on-premises and multi-classification cloud environments.
• Configure, install, test, and maintain network infrastructure devices, including routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, DNS, and their operating systems.
• Monitor network performance and capacity, diagnose connectivity problems, and apply necessary patches to mitigate security vulnerabilities.
• Integrate new systems into the existing network architecture and provide expert feedback on network design and infrastructure requirements
• Apply a deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, risk management, and network security measures to protect against malware and cyber threats.
• Ensure network operations are compliant with all applicable national laws, regulations, policies, and ethical standards related to cybersecurity.