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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)

Department of the Navy
Naval Sea Systems Command
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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.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
12/02/2024 to 12/06/2024
Salary
$88,183 to - $114,634 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 12
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Newport News, VA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—This position is eligible for part time, substantial or ad-hoc telework at the discretion of management.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—Relocation incentives as described in 5 USC 5753 may be authorized in accordance with applicable regulations. PCS is not authorized.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
12
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
DE-12620695-25-JRT
Control number
821678100

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Clarification from the agency

DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Preference eligibles and DoD Retained Grade Preference eligibles.

Duties

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  • You will ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and recoverability of systems, networks, and data through the planning, analysis, development, implementation, maintenance of information systems security programs, policies, procedures, and tools.
  • You will be involved in the development of procedures-to ensure information systems reliability and accessibility and to prevent and defend against unauthorized access lo systems, networks, and data.
  • You will participate in conducting risk and vulnerability assessments. security system evaluations and audits of planned and installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs.
  • You will conduct periodic system maintenance include cleaning, disk checks, routine reboots, data dumps, and testing; developing systems security contingency plans and disaster recovery procedures.
  • You will work with various IT teams to develop and implement programs to ensure that systems, network, and data users are aware of, understand, and adhere to IT security policies and procedures.
  • You will assess security events to determine impact and implementing corrective actions; and/or assess the effectiveness of Cybersecurity controls.
  • You will mitigate and correct security deficiencies identified during security/assessment testing and recommend risk acceptance for the appropriate senior leader or authorized representative.
  • You will ensure all systems security operations and maintenance activities are properly documented and updated as necessary.
  • You will work with stakeholders to resolve Cybersecurity incident and vulnerability compliance.
  • You will review and assess all configuration management (change configuration/release management) processes for improvement.
  • You will ensure the rigorous application of Cybersecurity and IT security policies, principles and practices in the delivery of all IT services.

Requirements

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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 e-verify.gov
  • 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.
  • This is a bargaining unit position.
  • 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.
  • You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
  • This is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work code Systems Security Analyst, proficiency level Intermediate the incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and DON policies.
  • This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.

Qualifications

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Ensuring the security, compliance, and risk management of information systems to implement policies and procedures, conduct assessments, and provide guidance on threats and vulnerabilities for the safeguarding of systems, networks, and data within a program.

Examples of Qualifying Experience:
1. Demonstrated advanced knowledge and skill in the protection of the network infrastructure environment.
2. Demonstrated advanced knowledge and skill in systems security assessment and authorization (A&A (Risk Management Framework (RMF))) requirements and processes, Federal information systems security protocols.
3. Demonstrated advanced knowledge and skill in applying Cybersecurity and IT security concepts, principles, methods, and best practices as well as methods for evaluating, developing, implementing, and disseminating Cybersecurity and IT security tools, guidelines and procedures.
4. Demonstrated knowledge of security engineering tools such as intrusion detection systems, firewalls, proxy servers, IA, PKI, and VPNs.
5. Demonstrated knowledge in developing and interpreting policies, procedures, and strategies governing the planning and delivery of IT services throughout the agency.
6. Demonstrated ability to provide expert technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to management and other technical specialists on critical IT issues.
7. Demonstrated knowledge of Internet technologies to monitor and evaluate IT systems compliance and performance using Cybersecurity and IT security requirements.
8. Demonstrated communication skills (oral and written) necessary to work with a wide variety of personnel, including the executive level, and to prepare and present reports.


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.

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: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf.

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

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.

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.

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