Information Technology Specialist; Information Security) Security Clearance

Position: Information Technology Specialist (Information Security) with Security Clearance
Location: Tobyhanna

Duties
* Administer, maintain, and manage an Army communications security (COMSEC) account, including Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) and associated cryptographic material.
* Perform regular compliance audits, self-inspections, and security briefings to ensure all COMSEC and line items are accounted for and in compliance with established security directives.
* Provide accountability for COMSEC material through its entire lifecycle, including receipt, control, inventory, transfer, issue, reporting, safeguarding, and destruction in accordance with NSA, DOD, and Army regulations.
* Distribute and support cryptographic keys and Controlled Cryptographic Items (CCI) to local and remote mission partners, including other DoD organizations and allied nations.
* Troubleshoot and resolve issues with COMSEC hardware and software components, including performing system startups, reboots, and backups for network and standalone systems. Requirements Conditions of employment
* This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
* Must obtain and maintain their professional and technical certifications as assigned and directed by applicable NSA, DOD and US Army requirements.
* This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time.
* Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 11. Qualifications Who May Apply:
Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.
* Current Department of Army Civilian Employees

* Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)

* Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce

* Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan

* Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act

* Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473

* Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible

* Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible

* Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement

* Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible

* Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education OR 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 (Information Security), GS-2210-11:

Experience:

Information technology related experience (paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training, as appropriate) demonstrating 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 work that sometimes requires editing by others, or requires review prior to completion. (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) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services;

is committed to providing quality products and services. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: resolving simple and routine problems, questions or complaints; asking appropriate questions to clarify information about issues, escalating non-routine issues to the appropriate individual, team, or organizational group; and responding to inquiries in a timely manner and keeping customers informed of status and status changes.

(3) Oral Communication
- Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the…