Information Technology Specialist; INFOSEC Security Clearance

Position: Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC) with Security Clearance
Location: Watervliet

Duties
* Develops policies and procedures to ensure information systems reliability and accessibility and to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data.
* Manages Information Assurance (IA) plans for the installation.
* Evaluates and recommends the adoption of new information technology security methods that will enhance capabilities.
* Oversees the execution of the IA training and awareness program.
* Reviews the status of all information security and/or networks to ensure no security relevant changes have been made which would invalidate the accreditation.
* Reviews threat and vulnerability assessments to analyze the risk to information technology and networks, and determines appropriate measures to effectively manage those risks. Requirements Conditions of employment
* Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
* Incumbent must have an Information Assurance (IA) Workforce certification for Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) and/or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) within six months of appointment to the position.
* This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Top Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
* This position is eligible for certification IAW DoD 8570-01-M, 12/19/05
* DATACL2A - TACOM D and A Level 2 Analyzer Certification Requirement.
* The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. Detection of the presence of drugs may be warranted.
* This position may be subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident. Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) 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 . Basic Requirement for Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC):
Specialized and Other

Experience:

One year of specialized experience which includes (1) maintaining hardware/software components and operating systems; (2) monitoring and scanning of network resources to ensure the network complies with policies, procedures, and/or guidelines; (3) conducting risk and vulnerability assessments of information systems to identify weaknesses, risks or protection needs; and (4) Providing advice and guidance on implementing Information Assurance (IA) policy, procedures and/or systems.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). The specialized experience must include, or be supplemented by, information technology related experience (paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training, as appropriate) which demonstrates each of the four competencies, as defined: (1) Attention to Detail
- Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: completing thorough and accurate work independently, even in the most difficult or stressful situations; occasionally reviewing work completed by others. (2) Customer Service
- Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government)…