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Defense Logistics Agency
IT Specialist (APPSW)
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What they do
An IT Specialist or Engineer provides information technology support for a business or organization. Coordinates installation, maintenance and upgrades of computer software and hardware. Maintains computer networks, monitors network security and provides database management. Manages communication with system users and vendors.
$88,096 / year median in Michigan
-0% projected decline
Job Description
Summary See below for important information regarding this job. Position will be filled at any of the locations listed below. Site specific salary information as follows:
Battle Creek, MI:
$89,508- $ 116,362
Columbus, OH:
$93,400- $121,422
Dayton, OH:
$92,841- $120,696
Fort Belvoir, VA:
$102,415- $133,142
New Cumberland, PA:
$102,415- $133,142
Ogden, UT:
$89,508- $ 116,362
Philadelphia, PA:
$98,630- $128,221
Richmond, VA:
$93,499- $121,551 Learn more about this agency Duties Help The incumbent works in the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Information Operations (J6), Program Executive Office (J62), Platform Technical and Application Support (J62XF), Application and Compliance Technical Support (J62XFB). Assist with FISMA docs and implement cybersecurity best practices to maintain a strong enterprise
- level IA posture across all environments (T and D, Prod, COOP).
Vulnerability Management and Remediation:
Conduct vulnerability assessments using various tools (ACAS, STIGs) and lead remediation efforts for OS, DB, and apps. Manage POA and Ms and create vulnerability reports for Government repository.Risk Management and RMF Expertise:
Apply in-depth knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) to assess IA controls, identify risks, and develop mitigation strategies. Conduct RMF Authorization Reviews of DLA ERP Applications.Technical Guidance and Collaboration:
Provide technical guidance on data integrity, emerging technologies, and security best practices. Support internal and external audits, including CAP planning and execution. Experience in Agile Methodologies.Coordination and Documentation:
Coordinate PPSM, CLSA, and Firewall requests, maintain documentation, and support build account creation for emerging technologies. Assist in coordinating, analyzing, planning, and remediating CORA findings. Requirements Help Conditions of employmentTour of Duty:
Set Schedule Security Requirements:
Non-Critical Sensitive Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA):Exempt Selective Service Requirement:
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Bargaining Unit Status:
No Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See for more information. This position and any future selections from this announcement may be used to fill various shifts located anywhere within DLA Information Operations, J6. Qualifications To qualify for an IT Specialist (APPSW), your resume and supporting documentation must include: A.Specialized Experience:
One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement.Creditable specialized experience includes:
- Performs design, development and maintenance of appropriate portions of training material in a prescribed method that will be used for knowledge transfer and training of other team members.
- Develops project plans, implementation guidance, and assesses implementation of information assurance vulnerability alerts and CERT taskings.
- Interprets and clarifies policies, procedures, performance standards and monitoring techniques related to audit readiness, vulnerability management, and information security.
- Participates in all phases of the systems development life cycle, including design, development, support and maintenance of the assigned system.
- Executes software administration best practices to ensure confidentiality, availability and integrity, security.
Reemployed Annuitants:
This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: _vol300.PDF Information for Veterans is available at: As of 23 December 2016, Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement. Drug-Free Workplace Policy The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug testing. Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six-month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position. The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, norfentanyl, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and opioids.ADVISORY
Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana. DLA employees are subject to Federal law and under Federal law, Marijuana is illegal . Additional guidance on writing a federal resume can be found at: USAJOBS Help Center- How do I write a resume for a federal job?
Benefits
- Dental Insurance