IT SPECIALIST (ENTARCH/INFOSEC)
What you'd do
This IT Specialist position supports the Facilities Operations Group at the Pentagon. The role involves performing cybersecurity functions and supporting computer operations for the Facility Related Control Systems (FRCS) program. The incumbent will help oversee the maintenance, repair, and operation of building utilities like HVAC and electrical systems for the 6.5 million square foot facility, which serves over 20,000 customers.
Major duties
This is a Direct Hire Public Notice, under this recruitment, applications will be accepted for each location and/or installation identified in this Public Notice and selections are made for vacancies as they occur. There may or may not be actual/projected vacancies at the time you submit your application. This Public Notice is to gather applications which may or may not result in a referral or selection. This position is being filled under Direct Hire Authority (DHA) for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce, in accordance with Section 7, Direct Hire Auth 5 U.S.C. § 9905, 6/23/2023 Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration. Incumbents typical work assignments may include the following: Serves as an IT Specialist and SCADA System Integrator, performing cybersecurity functions to secure and defend data and networks within the Facility Related Control Systems environment; develops plans and procurement packages for SCADA systems and Building Automation Systems (BAS). Reviews network drawings, firewall rules, and other IT requirements for Pentagon utilities; plans long-range maintenance schedules and capital improvements, such as upgrading PLCs and network topology. Acts as the technical authority in designing SCADA networks for the Pentagon reservation; investigates and develops advanced HMI utility applications to create new methodologies for operating and maintaining building utility systems. Performs project and contract management for large-scale IT support projects, including defining customer needs, managing technical requirements, and providing customer support services like installation, configuration, and training.
What you need to qualify
In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below. You may qualify at the GS-13 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 in the Federal Service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) which has given me the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties related to the position being filled. Specialized experience is defined as: 1) understanding commercial network design programs to apply their interrelation and function within various environments; 2) applying IT security principles to develop specifications that ensure compliance with security requirements; 3) providing advice and guidance in implementing IT security policies and procedures in the development and operation of network systems; 4) developing and integrating network systems consistent with existing or planned network infrastructures; and 5) testing and evaluating methods that install and operate large network programs. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume. Your resume may not exceed two (2) pages. For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the duration of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration. Read more about what should I include in my federal resume at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: Federal agencies treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, as part of their application package, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD-214, indicating the service member is otherwise eligible and will be discharged or released within 120 days from the date of submission.. A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. This "certification" must include your rank, dates of active duty service, type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable), and date any terminal leave will begin. It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters. Active duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible". Members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if they are on terminal leave.
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