IT SPECIALIST (APPSW)

Naval Sea Systems Command

$138K *
Crane, IN 47522In-Person
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in IT with a focus on cybersecurity and project administration.
  • Background in testing IT systems, particularly tactical and non-traditional systems.
  • Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, and customer service skills.
  • Excellent oral communication abilities to convey technical concepts effectively.
  • Demonstrated experience in overseeing project planning, design, and execution.

Responsibilities

  • Lead project administration and cybersecurity for major automated information systems.
  • Maintain cybersecurity posture of critical tactical systems
  • Conduct vulnerability and code assessments using industry-standard tools.
  • Provide strategic recommendations to enhance the security of tactical networks.
  • Deliver actionable insights to improve security control implementations.

Benefits

  • Access to a comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
  • Potential eligibility for programs like the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
  • Opportunities for various types of federal employment benefits depending on position type.
  • Supportive benefits aimed at improving employee work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Summary

You will serve as an IT SPECIALIST (APPSW) in the Rapid Mission Integration & Interoperability Department (MX), Expeditionary C3 & Cyber Division (MXL), Tactical Communications Branch (MXLS) of NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER.

The salary range shown above represents all of the positions within the band, including high grade positions. This is not a high grade position; therefore, the salary may be limited to a GS-13 Step 10 (currently $138,370).

Duties

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  • You will serve as the Lead Project and Cybersecurity Administration and serve as the primary project administrator and cybersecurity specialist for ACAT I major automated information systems.
  • You will own and maintain the cybersecurity posture of critical tactical systems and balance programmatic requirements and constraints with operational needs.
  • You will be responsible for vulnerability and code assessments by utilizing industry-standard tools to rigorously assess security control implementation and validate source code integrity.
  • You will provide strategic recommendations and deliver technically advanced actionable recommendations to continuously enhance and mature the security posture of tactical networks.


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.
  • 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 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.
  • MSP/PPP applicants must currently hold the required security clearance.
  • This is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work role code 461, proficiency level Intermediate the incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy 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 demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NT-04 (GS-11/12 grade equivalency) pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:overseeing or leading the planning, designing, and execution of testing IT systems (e.g. complex tactical, non-traditional) to identify vulnerabilities and mitigate risks for the success of meeting future mission requirements. 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-b/ .

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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

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

This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. The NT-05 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to the GS-13 and GS-14.

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

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

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: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/

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.

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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.

Benefits

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