Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC/PLCYPLN) This position is part of the Defense Media Activity. The incumbent will be responsible for IT security in support of organization Mission Networks and Systems. Responsibilities include: Analyzing and evaluating current and future operational, technical, and data views of agency enterprise and Cloud IT architecture. Developing cloud architecture plans supporting organization plans and strategic direction. Reviewing and comparing DoD CLOUD IT Architecture requirements versus anticipated corporate, commodity, and customer needs. Formulating strategies for achieving objectives and monitoring projects and studies. Developing milestones to ensure compliance with policies and recommending policy changes. Liaison/supervisor of integrated project teams to develop plans for new or enhanced systems. Providing expert technical advice, guidance, and recommendations on critical Information Assurance (IA) issues. Qualifications: To qualify at the GS-13, you must fulfill the following: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service: providing expert technical advice on critical Information Assurance (IA) issues, maintaining an organization information system-level Information Assurance (IA) program, and analyzing complex information security problems. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs and other organizations. In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 2210 series. You must have Information Technology (IT)-related experience which demonstrates proficiency in each of the following four competencies: Attention to Detail Customer Service Oral Communication Problem Solving Education substitution may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional Information: Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements: Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A Special Hiring Authority for Veterans Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F Selective Service Requirement: Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information. This position has been identified as covered by DoD 8140.01, Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program. As a condition of employment, the incumbent must obtain and/or hold IAM II certification(s) within 6 months of employment. Failure to maintain IAM II certification(s) and comply with background investigations may result in the termination of employment. Cyber Workforce Role (CWR): Primary Code: 722 - Information Systems Security Manager Additional Code: 531 - Cyber Defense Incident Responder Proficiency level: Advanced Level IT Privileged User Re-employed Annuitant: This position does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf