THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC) Position Description Number T5824700 and is part of the KS 184 Intelligence Wing McConnell AFB Wichita KS Kansas Air National Guard.
As an IT Specialist (INFOSEC) GS you will will ensure proper usage and security of ANG computer networks and will provide guidance through planning coordinating and directing all network functional areas. Work involves planning analysis design development testing quality assurance configuration installation implementation integration maintenance and/or management of networked systems used for the transmission of information in voice data and/or video formats. The primary purpose of this position is to configure and operate boundary protection intrusion detection and/or vulnerability assessment tools and equipment to respond to intentional or unintentional unauthorized intrusion abuse or denial of service events in the ANG enterprise network. Perform other duties as assigned.
Basic Requirements
This standard allows eligibility through meeting either the requirements specified in the section titled Education OR the General & Specialized requirements specified below.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have experience education or training that has provided a basic knowledge of data processing functions and general management principles that enabled you to understand the stages required to automate a work process. Experience may have been gained in work such as computer operator or assistant computer sales representative program analyst or other positions that required the use or adaptation of computer programs and systems.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at the least the next lower grade (GS-09 level). Experience education or training that approaches techniques and requirements appropriate to an assigned computer applications area or computer specialty area in an organization. Experience planning the sequence of actions necessary to accomplish the assignment where this entailed coordination with others outside the organizational unit and development of project controls. Experience that required adaptations of guidelines or precedents to meet the needs of the assignment. Experience preparing documentation on cost/benefit studies where is involved summarizing the material and organizing it in a logical fashion.
Information Assurance Certification is a condition of employment. This position includes information assurance (IA) work as a paramount duty requirement. Per DoD 8570.01-M the incumbent of this position must achieve the appropriate IA certification within six months of assignment of these duties. A waiver of this six month requirement may be granted per DoD 8570.01-M C3.2.4.2 or C3.2.4.3. Failure to receive the proper IA certification may result in removal from this position.
If you are using Education alone to qualify for this position:
Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree
or
3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree
Education: All academic degrees and coursework must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions
Undergraduate or Graduate Education: Degree in computer science engineering information science information systems management mathematics operations research statistics or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications systems or networks.
You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.
The position under this announcement is being filled using the National Guard Accelerated Hiring Authority. Selection will be made through a process without applying traditional competitive rating and ranking procedures. Merit factors shall be the basis for selection. Merit factors are determined by the individuals ability to perform the duties of the position. Merit is based on such factors as previous work experience education abilities and order to be referred applicant must meet all general specialized and education requirements of the position.
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( hired into this position may qualify for a recruiting or relocation incentive.A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
IC