IT Specialist (Security)

This position is part of the Department of Defense (DoD), Missile Defense Agency (MDA). The incumbent will be responsible for serving as the Information System Security Officer (ISSO)/ Vulnerability Analyst for operational assets of a programs/projects/elements

Salary Ranges are the following unless statutory/regulatory rates prevail.
For the Schriever AFB, CO Location: $91,870 to $142,022
For the Redstone Arsenal, AL Location: $93,216 to $144,102You may qualify at the NH-03 Broadband Level, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-02/GS-11 grade level in the Federal service as listed below and must meet 3 out of the 4 specialized experience listed below to be qualified:

• Experience with following Risk Management Framework (RMF) steps, reviewing vulnerability scan data (ACAS/ESS), or processing configuration changes and System Impact Assessments (SIA).
• Experience with assisting with team coordination, peer-reviewing technical artifacts, or helping train/mentor new team members to ensure consistent mission performance.
• Identifying security flaws in software or hardware, documenting findings, and helping develop or track Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) to remediate risks.
• Experience with using automated tools or standard templates to improve security workflows; this includes supporting Cloud authorizations, assisting with DevSecOps security pipelines, or updating compliance records in eMASS.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 2210, series as listed below:

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.

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.