Lead IT Cybersecurity Specialist (SYSADMIN)

DUTY 1: Performs role as a Master System Administrator/Cybersecurity Expert: Secures plans coordinates installs and integrates software and hardware for the CAF DOD wide enterprise-level test bed infrastructure supporting operational infrastructure.
DUTY 2: Provides cybersecurity technical guidance and instruction to engineers and senior IT specialists. Prepares coordinates and implements cybersecurity policy and procedures for enterprise-level hardware and software applications and integration/operational business networks.
DUTY 3: Serves as Lead System Administrator/Cybersecurity Expert. Communicates organizational strategic plan mission and vision to senior IT specialists military services members government civilians and contractors working at the integration center.
DUTY 4: Maintains liaison with manufacturers professional organizations and master level cybersecurity specialists at other installations and services regarding available products and state-of-the-art technologies and advancements.

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Must be registered for Selective Service see Legal and Regulatory Guide
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours to include evenings weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• You will be required to serve a 3-year trial period. Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
• Polygraph: Incumbent is subject to psychological screening/polygraph testing as an inherent primary requirement of their position.

This is a GG-13 position in the Cyber Excepted Service (CES). The GG-13 duties for the Professional work category are at the Senior work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-13 level. The selectees salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectees qualifications in relation to the job.

In order to qualify you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

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.

Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
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.
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.
Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and to make recommendations.

NOTE: IN ADDITION TO MEETING THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS ABOVE APPLICANT MUST ALSO MEET THE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS LISTED BELOW.

SPECIALIZED EXPEREINCE: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge skills abilities and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience include knowledge of a technical field (cybersecurity and system administration) and exceptional skill in applying this knowledge to the development of new methods approaches or procedures for a complex enterprise test-bed environment. Providing technical guidance to senior specialists and serving as a
Lead System Administrator/facilitator. Analyst who designs operational tests and refines technical procedures. The responsibility to continually survey system operations to anticipate problems and develop cybersecurity tests to evaluate current security posture. Knowledge of enterprise IT systems cloud architectures and DoD cybersecurity protocols to develop new methods for complex multi-level secure environments. As the designated Lead the position requires demonstrated leadership skills to coordinate guide and review the work of a professional crew of senior IT specialists.
Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience experience gained in the private sector or experience gained in another government agency.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge skills abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. Professional knowledge of the principles methods and information security practices for integrating esoteric information system components sufficient to plan coordinate and administer computer systems and optimize system performance.
2. Through knowledge of the latest advancements in secure information technology to initiate corrective or preventative action to ensure optimum performance of the system.
3. Working knowledge of performance tuning tools database management and project management methods sufficient to optimize systems performance troubleshoot database performance problems and perform a wide range of systems administration functions.
4. Skill in unique operating systems associated devices and the interoperability of test lab systems sufficient to install upgrade troubleshoot test and maintain those systems; to optimize the functionality and secure performance of systems; and to ensure the availability integrity efficiency and reliability of servers.
5. Ability to apply expert methods and information security practices for troubleshooting recovering adjusting modifying and improving systems to solve complex problems provide support that minimizes interruptions in service to engineers and maintain liaison with industry and other activities to provide awareness of state-of-the-art technology.
6. Ability to expertly communicate orally and in writing.

• Position is designated special-sensitive and requires eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed. The employee must obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance.
• Drug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force national security and public safety.
• 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 the position.