Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens

• You will serve as the Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) in the Corporate Operations Department, ACIO/Information Technology Division, Cybersecurity Branch (Code 1043) of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division Dam Neck Activity.
• You will oversee the implementation and monitoring of information technology security controls and security authorization documents.
• You will ensure that systems are compliant with mandated security policies and requirements.
• You will provide technical recommendations for all Risk Assessments and Vulnerability Assessments conducted for the system or site.
• You will provide security analysis of all IT activities to ensure that appropriate security measures are in place and being enforced.
• You will coordinate scanning or other penetration testing activities that might occur at/or traverse the system's infrastructure as part of a Security Control Assessment (SCA).
• You will oversee and maintain regulatory requirements and participate on the Change Control Board (CCB) by reviewing changes for security implications and security applications.
• You will provide recommendations on policies, instructions and standard operating procedures to ensure cybersecurity requirements are clearly identified and able to be understood by the workforce.
• You will assist in the performance of security reviews, identify gaps in security architecture, and develop a security risk management plan.
• You will provide input to the Risk Management Framework process activities and related documentation (e.g., system life-cycle support plans, concept of operations, operational procedures, and other artifacts).
• You will implement security measures to resolve vulnerabilities, mitigate risks and recommend security changes to system or system components as needed to ensure confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, and non-repudiation.
• You will support the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) by working with stakeholders to resolve computer security incidents and vulnerability compliance discrepancies.
• You will assist in conducting risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs.
• You will ensure security vulnerabilities are corrected in assigned systems in response to problems identified by vulnerability reports and scans.
• You will verify that application software/network/system security postures are implemented as stated, document deviations, and recommend required actions to correct those deviations.
• You will support necessary compliance activities such as ensuring system technical implementation guidelines and security requirement guides are followed, with appropriate compliance monitoring and reporting occurring.
• You will assist in the monitoring of plans of action and milestones or remediation plans for vulnerabilities identified during risk assessments, audits, inspections, etc., to ensure corrective actions are taken and reported.
• You will provide support to the Cyber Security Work Force Program Manager in the establishment and collection of metrics to monitor and validate cyber workforce readiness.

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 www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.
• 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 after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final Top Secret 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.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or pass the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• 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 72 (Information Systems Security Management) within 6 months of appointment.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NT-3 pay band (GS-9 and GS-10 equivalency) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Applying information technology security methods to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of an organization's systems, networks, or data. Your experience must reflect skill in the following areas: attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/

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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.