IT Specialist (Infosec)

Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the How to Apply section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Duties

• You will serve as a leader or a member of a project team to implement new cybersecurity technologies policies and procedures.
• You will utilize technical expertise with a variety of enterprise security tools (such as Web Filtering IDS/IPS Vulnerability Scanning and Patching/remediation Anti-virus Log management) to implement a layered defense-in-depth security posture.
• You will apply a strong technical background in Microsoft and/or Linux/Unix server Virtualization desktop Operating Systems Microsoft Active Directory and network design and monitoring to execute a cybersecurity incident response program.
• You will exercise strong project management experience and apply well-developed interpersonal communication and writing skills to advise team members and colleagues regarding cybersecurity issues and concerns to recommend course(s) of action.
• You will be responsible for providing inputs to Systems Security Plans as required for network certification and accreditation using the Department of Navys Risk Management Framework.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities visit
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD) the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• This position is designated as a Cyber IT/Cybersecurity Workforce position. You must obtain and maintain the credentials as described in SECNAV M-5239.2 for specialty area 46 within 6 months of appointment.
• Participate in a continuous learning program as described in SECNAVINST 1543.2. A minimum of 40 hours of Cyber IT/CSWF related continuous learning annually documented in a current individual development plan signed by the employee and supervisor.

Qualifications

GS-12: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1)Analyzing cybersecurity standards policies and procedures to recommend changes needed in existing policies and procedure; 2) Modifying cybersecurity approaches to meet new or unique situations emergent requirements or special requirements; 3) integrating cybersecurity solutions into the design development and /or management of operating systems.

GS-11: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Installing and managing security software to protect systems; 2) Assisting with the design development and implementation of solutions to address cybersecurity requirements; and 3) Using cybersecurity tools to detect and address vulnerabilities in systems.

For the GS-11 grade level: You may also qualify based upon the education stated in the Education Section of this announcement.

Also your resume must demonstrate once year of information information technology related experience in the federal service or private or public sector demonstrating the following four competencies as defined:

1. Attention to Detail - I s thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and to make recommendations.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. professional philanthropic religious spiritual community student social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

In lieu of specialized experience you may also qualify with the following education to meet the minimum qualifications at the GS-11 grade level:

Successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree from an accredited or pre-accredited institution in computer science engineering information science information systems management mathematics operations research statistics or technology management.

OR

Successful completion of 3 full years (54 hours) of progressively higher graduate level education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree from an accredited or pre-accredited institution in computer science engineering information science information systems management mathematics operations research statistics or technology management; or graduate education that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications systems or networks.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However if you claim veterans preference you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

This announcement uses the Certain Personnel of the DoD direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

This position is subject to work an uncommon tour including nights weekends and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.

A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.

This position is eligible for ad-hoc/situational telework at the discretion of management.

Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed.

If selected below the full performance level you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Required Experience:

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