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Position Title
IT Specialist (INFOSEC/SYSADMIN)
Agency
U.S. Army Communications Electronics Command
Announcement Number
NEAD235010295631HI Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, September 5, 2023 to Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
Conditions of Employment
This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment, and conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements and conditions. (limit characters)
1. 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. Are you willing to undergo pre-employment and recurring investigations to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance as required? (limit characters)
2. 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 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights. Are you willing to serve a one year probationary period? (limit characters)
3. This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time. Are you willing and able to travel away from your permanent duty station up to 25% of the time? (limit characters)
4. This position requires Information Assurance Technical Level II certification or the incumbent must be able to obtain certification within six (6) months of appointment and maintained  thereafter .  Are you willing to meet this requirement? (limit characters)
5. Due to the nature of this position, employees are required to work both planned and unscheduled overtime which may include evenings and weekends.. Are you willing to work overtime as required by management to meet work requirements? (limit characters)
6. Must satisfactorily complete appropriate training to obtain and maintain required certification/recertification as outlined in DOD Publication 8570.01-M Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program, dtd 19-DEC-2005 (incorporating Change 3, 01/24/2012). Are you willing to meet this requirement ? (limit characters)
7. This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for Engineering and Technical Management- Practitioner certification within 60 months of entrance on duty. Are you willing to obtain Practitioner Certification in time specified? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Information Technology Specialist ( INFO -SEC/ SYSADMIN) at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. (limit characters)
1. Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an IT Specialist (INFOSEC/SYSADMIN) at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Conduct detailed analysis of security requirements for new systems or modifications to existing systems. (limit characters)
3. Assist Cyber Security (CS) personnel to ensure timely implementation of approved security updates (limit characters)
4. Ensure selected security controls are implemented and operating during all phases of the IT lifecycle. (limit characters)
5. Resolve difficult and controversial problems as they relate to interface and integration of a diverse range of existing and new information equipment used in systems and networks. (limit characters)
6. Plan and conduct acceptance and operational testing of systems and equipment installed to ensure conformance with user requirements. (limit characters)
7. Monitor and perform maintenance on server client and server log files, data storage systems, and server installed
software.
(limit characters)
8. Prepare briefings and attends conferences to present operational capabilities, limitations, and related information (limit characters)
9. Administer the implementation of systems such as system software, hardware, configurations, network communications, systems operations, and hardware and software maintenance. (limit characters)
10. Oversee Information Technology equipment/systems to ensure it is in Compliance with organization such as Army and DOD requirements (limit characters)
11. Ensure existing protocols and network functionality can operate properly under a new operating system following changes or upgrades. (limit characters)
12. Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. (limit characters)