IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (SYSADMIN/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 HC/HC3512.

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

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: 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: Leads a team in the design, implementation, and maintenance of Cisco Unified Call Manager (CUCM) and Cisco Meeting Manager.

This role also involves managing a wide range of network technologies from vendors like Juniper, Cisco, Palo-Alto, and F5.

Key duties include configuring routers and switches, troubleshooting connectivity, monitoring network performance, and enforcing security policies.

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:

• Applies senior-level expertise in operating systems, internet technologies, and IT interrelationships to evaluate new application impacts and recommend changes to ensure environment stability and functionality.
• Knowledge of network security architecture concepts including topology, protocols, components, and principles (e.g., application of defense-in-depth).
• Knowledge of specific operational impacts of cybersecurity lapses and of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies.
• Utilizes senior-level skill in information security, infrastructure protection, and IT interrelationships to review new systems, networks, and software for potential security risks.