IT Specialist

Duties You will apply information system security principles and concepts. You will interpret network security architecture concepts, including topology, protocols, components, and principles (e.g., application of defense-in-depth). You will apply information system security principles and concepts, enterprise IT/OT architecture to coordinate the implementation of security programs across numerous shore platforms. You will apply system engineering planning, and systems development life cycle to lead IT/OT systems development and security projects from design to sustainment utilizing systems development principles and approaches. Qualifications 1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: REVIEWING MY OWN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY-RELATED WORK OR DATA AND HAVE BEEN RESPONSIBLE FOR REVIEWING THE WORK OF OTHERS TO ENSURE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, AND CONSISTENCY WITH STANDARDS. 2. CYBERSECURITY - Protect and defend information and information systems in order to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability. (AKA Information Assurance) 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. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: PRESENT INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) PROGRAM STRATEGIES TO SENIOR LEADERS FOR THE INCORPORATION OF EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES. 4. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROJECT MANAGEMENT - Execute an information technology project from initiation to sustainment to fulfill established requirements that meet specified business missions. AND In addition to demonstrating the four competencies above, your resume must support at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 to GS-11 grade level or pay band NT-02 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1. Applying information systems security principles and concepts; new IT security developments; and project management principle. 2. Analyzing computer utilization and system performance by identifying intrusions, misuse, malfunctions, misconfigurations, and inefficiencies. 3. Recommending changes to system design, software, operating procedures, and other protection mechanisms to ensure system integrity. 4. Conducting analysis and recommend resolution of complex issues affecting the specialty area; 5. Maintaining Risk Management Framework policy, programs, and guidelines. Your experience must reflect skill in the following areas: attention to detail, cybersecurity, oral communication, and information technology project management. *NOTE: This information must be fully supported in your resume to be considered for the position. Your experience must reflect skill in the above areas: attention to detail, cybersecurity, oral communication, and information technology project management. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: Experience 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. Additional Information This announcement uses the STRL Mission Support direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. This is a Direct Hire announcement. 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. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. 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: PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. The Navy and Marine Corps team offers innovative, exciting and meaningful work linking military and civilian talents to achieve our mission and safeguard our freedoms. Department of the Navy provides competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and extensive professional development and training. From pipefitters to accountants, scientists to engineers, doctors to nurses-the careers and opportunities to make a difference are endless. Civilian careers-where purpose and patriotism unite! This position is part of the Naval Facilities Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare Center (EXWC) Personnel Demonstration Project. The NT-3 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to GS-12 through GS-14. This position has a control point of GS-12 step 10. #J-18808-Ljbffr