IT Cybersecurity Specialist (Infosec)

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for an IT Cybersecurity Specialist Position Description Number D2486P01 and is part of the Information Management /J6 of the Vermont Army National Guard.

*This position is also advertised as a Title 5 vacancy under VT--AR-26-40

is a National Guard Dual Status Technician position requiring military membership. The primary purpose of this position is to provide expertise in cybersecurity policy and process development; conducting audits to validate compliance; responsible for the risk management framework and ensures systems are operated and maintained IAW AR 25-2 and all applicable command DA JS and DOD security directives and procedures.

MAJOR DUTIES:

1) Serves as an Information Technology Specialist providing Cybersecurity for a state National Guard headquarters. Operates within the DoD and Army security procedures operations and practices. Ensures systems are operated and maintained IAW AR 25-2 and all applicable command DA JS and DOD security directives and procedures. Monitors Microsoft and DoD information security bulletins and notifications as they relate to Information Security Vulnerability Alerts (ISVAs). Coordination is required with peer state contacts FORSCOM and MACOM elements and commercial vendors. Incumbent is required to ensure compliance with Federal DoD and DA Information Assurance/Cyber Security policies. Utilizes extensive knowledge of all areas of automation security to establish operating standards and procedures for the installation Information Assurance Program. Coordinates requirements with the responsible personnel and tracks suspense for completing required actions and reports virus problems in accordance with established procedures. Ensures the confidentiality integrity and availability of systems and networks by planning analyzing developing and implementing information systems security programs policies procedures and tools. The incumbent serves as a subject matter expert (SME) in advising posturing preparing and auditing the organization for No Notice Army Cyber Readiness Assessments (NACRA) Organizational Inspection Program (OIP) and accreditations. May serve in a team lead role for auditing/assessment teams such as a Site Assistance Visit (SAV).

2. Coordinates with Program Information System Security Managers and Organizational Information System Security Officer at other locations to verify or clarify information pertinent to cybersecurity/ Information Assurance procedures. Ensures all IS and COTS/GOTS within the DODINA (NG) Enclave are properly certified and accredited in accordance with Risk Management Framework (RMF) and configuration management policies and practices prior to installing devices/systems on the production ICAN. The incumbent has program oversight responsibility for the Installation Campus Area Network (ICAN)/Local Area Network (LAN) Certification and Accreditation (C&A) documentation and meets AR 25-1 AR 25-2 DoDI 8500.01 (Cybersecurity) and DoDI 8510.01 (Risk Management Framework (RMF) for DoD Information Technology) and DoDI 8500.2 Information Security (IS) Implementation. Ensures all aspects of the RMF are implemented for all assets connected or to be added to the ICAN are accepted and approved by the appropriate Designated Approving Authorities (DAAs) for RMF Assess Only process and Configuration Management Board.

3. Maintains an operational knowledge base of past current and possible future threats to the security posture by attending courses conferences seminars online research and information sharing between other Cyber Security/Information Assurance professionals. Using this knowledge base the incumbent will be able to devise and implement new policies and procedures to prevent or react to security concerns.

**Performs other duties as assigned**

• The incumbent of this position description must have at a minimum a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to position assignment.
• Irregular and overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies.
• The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Work may require access to classified information. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is a Title 32 excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Vermont Army National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership please contact 1-800-GO-GUARD or visit prior to applying for this position.

OPEN AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: AREA 1 2 3
Area I: All current On-board Permanent and Indefinite Dual Status 32 and Title 5 (Competitive and Excepted) Technicians (Tenure: 1-Career 2-Conditional 3-Indefinite) - Only those Vermont National Guard members who are in permanent or indefinite technician status as a result of being competitively hired within that National Guard component applying for a position within the component which they are currently employed.
Area II: All Members of the Vermont Army National Guard.
Area III: Currently assigned service members in other branches of the military outside of the VTNG to include those assigned to Active Duty Reserve or other states National Guard

Military Grade/Rank:
Enlisted: SSG/E6 through SGM/E9
Warrant Officer: WO1-CW4
Officer: 2LT/O1-MAJ/O4

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific intensive training (for example IT certification) as appropriate.
For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled.

1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
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.
3. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example technical sensitive controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others attends to nonverbal cues and responds appropriately.
4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and to make recommendations.