RECRUITMENT EXTENDED TO GATHER A LARGER APPLICANT POOL, IF YOU ALREADY APPLIED, YOU DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY:

This recruitment's post has been extended, it will close on Monday, February 24th at 5pm.

Special Note: While the position has been advertised nationwide, please note that it necessitates on-site work in Anchorage, Alaska, full time, to effectively collaborate with the uniformed members of cybersecurity and ensure optimal security operations.What You Will Be Doing:
The Division of Administrative Services (DAS) IT Section is seeking a highly experienced Cybersecurity Operations Officer and Subject Matter Expert. Under the direction of the Department Technology Officer, you will be responsible for building, developing, and leading cybersecurity operations from the ground up for the State's Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. This role demands extensive hands-on expertise in security management of virtualized environments, compliance/standards adherence, and incident/threat response management. Applicants must have a proven track record of independently managing complex cybersecurity operations and must be ready to deliver immediate impact in securing DMVA’s infrastructure and aligning services with department strategies and goals.

Mission and Culture:
Our IT team embodies a marathon mindset, emphasizing strategic progress and proactive problem-solving rather than reactive fire-fighting. Aligned with DMVA's mission, we ensure readiness to support recovery efforts in domestic disasters and emergencies. By prioritizing the maintenance, updates, and compliance of our IT infrastructure, hardware, and software, we commit to delivering excellent service and safeguarding our operations, ultimately enhancing our ability to respond effectively when needed.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:
When you join our team, you become part of a dynamic, dedicated group providing exceptional IT support to a complex and strategically significant department. We believe in self-growth and career advancement by encouraging and providing opportunities for training and development. This position allows for a flexible alternate work week schedule, remote work may be available once training is complete, along with paid leave accrual, ample retirement options, and comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:
DAS is proudly located on Joint Base Elmendorf/Fort Richardson (JBER) surrounded by the natural beauty of the Arctic Valley. DAS is serious about maintaining a healthy work-life balance; you can enjoy a three-mile paved walking/jogging trail and fully equipped, no cost, fitness center at the Army National Guard Armory. We believe in growth opportunities, creative thinking, and fostering a friendly and rewarding work environment full of purpose.

Who We Are Looking For:
In addition to the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate will possess the following competencies.

• Technical Expertise: Effectively applies technical knowledge to solve a range of problems; develops technical solutions to new or highly complex problems that cannot be solved using existing methods or approaches; is sought out as an expert to provide advice or solutions in the technical area.
• Communications Security Management: Knowledge of the principles, policies, and procedures involved in ensuring the security of communications services and data, and in maintaining the communications environment on which it resides.
• Information Systems/Network Security: Knowledge of methods, tools, and procedures, including development of information security plans, to prevent information systems vulnerabilities, and provide or restore security of information systems and network services.

The competency description(s) listed below have been designed to promote a common understanding of the essential elements of the job class. They highlight the more general and customary knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), tasks, and behaviors used to describe the competency. They typically list expectations, as opposed to specific tasks, and are to be used only as parameters and guidelines. A competency’s description is not intended to exclusively define every KSA, task, and behavior needed to successfully meet the competency, but rather to provide the manager/agency with a broad reference of options as to how an applicant can meet the job expectation.
The successful applicants must pass a federal background check in order to qualify for military base access, which is required with this position's work location on base. The background check may include fingerprinting. All job offers are conditional pending successful completion of the federal background check and issuance of a Defense Biometrics Identification System (DBIDS) card allowing base access. Also, you must be able to maintain the clearance throughout your employment. If using a private vehicle this will require a valid Alaska Driver License, proof of vehicle insurance, and a valid State of Alaska vehicle registration.

State employees are guests on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson; clearance and access is not within the State's control.

Special Note: In addition, in some cases employees must be able to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC). As part of the examination process, a background check investigation, including a criminal records check, will be conducted. Conviction of a crime will not automatically preclude appointment. The circumstances involved in the conviction will be considered..
Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in:

• Hardware: Knowledge of specifications, uses, and types of computer or computer-related equipment.

• Infrastructure Design: Knowledge of the architecture and typology of software, hardware, and networks, including LANS, WANS, and telecommunications systems, their components and associated protocols and standards, and how they operate and integrate with one another and with associated controlling software.

• Operating Systems: Knowledge of computer network, desktop, and mainframe operating systems and their applications.

• Systems Integration: Knowledge of the principles, methods, and procedures for installing, integrating, and optimizing information systems components.

• Systems Testing and Evaluation: Knowledge of principles, methods, and tools for analyzing and developing systems testing and evaluation procedures and technical characteristics of IT systems, including identifying critical operational issues.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

Training in computer science, information technology, system administration, or a similar field and professional experience in database, network, or system administration.

Special Note:
“Competencies” means a combination of interrelated knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation.

“Typically gained by” means the prevalent, usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job.

“Training” means the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom, on-line, self-study, and on-the-job), from accredited and unaccredited sources, and long-duration (such as a post-secondary degree) and short-duration (such as a seminar) programs.

“Professional experience” means work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the power or right to decide or act according to one's own judgment.
Please read the below information carefully. This applies to your application submission.

Additional Required Information
At the time of interview, please provide the following:

• Three (3) professional references we may contact by phone (must include position titles, and two former supervisors).
• Copies of last three (3) performance evaluations or three (3) letters of recommendation if evaluations not available.
• Copies of transcripts if using education to meet competency.
• Driver’s license

Please ensure your application (through work history, training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports/demonstrates you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS:
For your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions.

The State of Alaska (SOA) uses four levels of proficiency to measure and describe an applicant’s level of competence in applying certain behaviors, knowledge, skills, and abilities to accomplish a specific task. The four proficiency levels are: Mastery, Fluency, Literacy, and Discovery. You will need to rate your proficiency level for each competency listed in the supplemental questions.

Bargaining Unit:
If you are a current state employee, please mark the union you are a member of at the time of application. If you are not a current state employee, do not complete this question.

Education:
If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts must be attached at the time of application, submitted to the contact information below, or provided at the time of interview if you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications. If you cannot attach it to your application, email or fax it to the contact provided in the job posting

Work Experience:
If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer’s name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported, and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

Note: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
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