Interdisciplinary Information Technology Specialist

Job Overview

• Formulates, implements, monitors, and maintains major command strategic and tactical plans in support of laboratory and command IT goals and objectives for complex, high-performance computing (HPC) systems in support of the DoD Supercomputing Resource Center (DSRC).
• Serves as security and accreditation consultant for AFRL's IT systems and programs and ensures all of DoD's information security requirements are met. Identifies, develops, and recommends for approval plans and actions that fully implement IT security initiatives throughout AFRL.
• Performs risk analysis for the laboratory's networks, enclaves, data and software to ensure the integrity of these systems.
• Enforces command policy and guidance that must be implemented or supplemented to ensure successful execution of DoD and Air Force Information Assurance (IA) initiatives.
• Manages AFRL network security, which includes information assurance. As senior IA advisor for the laboratory, directs IA activities of network security programs. Manages the application of Certification and Accreditation standardization technology.

Telework

Yes, this position is eligible for telework opportunities; as determined by agency policy

Remote Work (CONUS)

No, this position is not approved for remote work.

Required Qualifications

• Must have at least one year of specialized experience at the DR/DO-01/GS-11 or equivalent grade level.
   
• Information Technology Specialist (2210):
  • Individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below:  
    1. Attention to Detail 
    2. Customer Service  
    3. Oral Communication 
    4. Problem Solving  -AND-
  • One year of specialized experience at the next lower GS-grade (or equivalent). Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Such experience is typically gained in the IT field or through the performance of work where the primary concern is IT.
  • https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or bachelor's degree with 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science. At least 15 of the 30 semester hours must have included any combination of statistics and mathematics that included differential and integral calculus. All academic degrees and course work must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions.
• https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/computer-science-series-1550/
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• Engineering Degree. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor’s degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics.
• https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf
   
• Ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance. 
   
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment, and participation in random drug testing.
• This position is an Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) position requiring a Level 2 Practitioner Non-Critical certification in Engineering & Technical Management (N).  Applicants for this position are encouraged to list any acquisition certifications in their resume.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience as an ISSM/ISSO is desired but not required.
• Previous work with Special Access Programs (SAP) and/or Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (SCI), and Risk Management Framework is desired but not required.
• DoDD 8140 Certification, Security+ or CISSP is preferred.
• CISCO Certification, JUNOS Certification is desired.
• Linux+ is desired.
• High Performance Computing experience is desired.

Series

0854

1550

2210