IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC/APPSW)

Commander, Naval Information Warfare Systems Command

$90K — $120K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of relevant cybersecurity experience
  • Proven ability to manage security posture and compliance documentation
  • Experience with Risk Management Framework and continuous monitoring
  • Familiarity with host and network firewalls and IPS/IDS
  • Must hold or obtain security clearance as required
  • U.S. citizenship is mandatory
  • College degree not required, but relevant certifications may enhance your application.

Responsibilities

  • Implement and ensure security practices throughout the engineering lifecycle
  • Configure and manage firewalls and security systems
  • Evaluate system shortfalls and develop mitigation strategies
  • Manage resources for cyber security authorization packages
  • Maintain documentation of compliance and monitoring activities

Benefits

  • Comprehensive federal employee benefits package
  • Access to a wide range of health and wellness programs
  • Retirement benefits including federal pension plans
  • Paid vacation and sick leave policies
  • Flexible work arrangements may be available
Full Job Description
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

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  • You will ensure the development and implementation of security requirements and security practices are incorporated throughout the system engineering lifecycle (SELC) and engineering maintenance of solutions, applications, etc.
  • You will implement and configure host and network firewalls, logging, and Intrusion Prevention Systems/Intrusion Detection Systems (IPS/IDS) at the highest appropriate level of security.
  • You will assess systems for shortcomings related to business requirements, functionality, or policy compliance and develops and documents steps to mitigate.
  • You will acquire, manage, and allocate resources to initiate and update cyber security authorization packages.


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.
  • Generally, current Federal employees applying for STRL jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level.
  • 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 complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
  • 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.
  • This is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work role code 612, proficiency level ADVANCED the incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies.


Qualifications

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Managing the day-to-day security posture, maintain compliance documentation, and coordinate the continuous monitoring of Risk Management Framework authorized system.

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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

THIS IS A DIRECT HIRE ANNOUNCEMENT. Section 1109 of the National Defense Authorization Act Fiscal Year 2020 Public Law 116-92 amended Section 9905 of title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.) to streamline and simplify certain Department of Defense civilian Direct Hire Authorities to recruit and appoint qualified candidates directly to certain positions in the competitive service in the Department of Defense.

This position is in the Science & Technology Reinvention Laboratory (STRL) Human Resource Management System pay band for Department of Defense laboratories.

The pay schedule and pay band for all Administrative Specialist/Professional Positions will be NO-1/2/3/4/5/6.

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.

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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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