Entry Level Computer Information Technology Jobs in Belleville, IL

Duties As a Information Technology (IT) Specialist (INFOSEC) at the GS-2210-12 some of your typical work assignments may include: * Provide threat information to the USTRANSCOM Counter-Insider Threat Branch (TCCS-I); develop indicators of compromise using standards-based approaches. * Conduct user and system activity monitoring to detect internal and external threats. * Review, interpret, and develop localized Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) based upon best practices, national guidance, and DoD-level policies. * Coordinate with IT and Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) specialists across USTRANSCOM to develop, publish, and share threat profiles and indicators of compromise. * Use data correlation, visualization, filtering, searching, data inspection, and trending techniques to identify patterns and behaviors indicative of both internal and external cyber threats. * Provide technical knowledge and expertise to the Counterintelligence (CI) and Law Enforcement (LE) communities to aid in the identification and assessment of cyber threat capabilities and activities; produce findings to help initialize or support CI and LE investigations or activities. Requirements Conditions of employment * Must be a U.S. Citizen * Occasional Travel * Work Schedule: Full-time * Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service * Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation * May be required to successfully complete a probationary period * Overtime: Occasionally * Tour of Duty: Flexible * Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized * Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt * Financial Disclosure: Not Required * Telework Eligibility: Situational telework may be authorized based on operational requirements, contingent upon Agency and Supervisor approval. * he employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret (TS) clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) as a condition of employment * This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) * This position may include information assurance (IA) work as an additional duty. Per DoD 8140 the recipient of this additional duty must achieve the appropriate IA certification within six months * Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft/ vehicle to conferences, meetings, or functions away from the duty office/location * May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours and/or Shift work may be required which may include overtime and/or irregular hour Qualifications You may qualify at the GS GS1 , if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: * Applying computer network defense concepts and processes to computer network and systems sufficient to identify, respond to, and eliminate cyber threat indicators and indicators of compromise from multiple sources and varying incident types. * Providing computer security incident response including countermeasure mitigation strategies, malware analysis, network traffic analysis, and network system analysis. * Utilizing computer network defense and vulnerability assessment tools including commercial and open source tools, network traffic analysis tools, identification and authentication technologies, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools, firewalls, malicious code identification tools, intrusion detection/prevention tools, proxies, email security filters and/or vulnerability scanning tools In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 2210 series. 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. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 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. 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. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional information Information Assurance Certification is a condition of employment. This position includes Information Assurance Technical Level II (IAT II) as a paramount duty requirement. Per DoD 8570.01-M, the incumbent of this position must achieve the appropriate IA certification within six months of assignment of these duties. RE-EMPLOYED ANNUITANT: This position DOES/DOES NOT meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement. This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. 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. 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. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see ) As required by 5 C.F.R. § 302.106., DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. § 1194)."