IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)

Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWARSYSCOM)

$95K — $115K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of specialized experience in enterprise network architecture design and security.
  • Experience in conducting vulnerability scans and configuration analyses.
  • Ability to integrate cybersecurity requirements throughout acquisition lifecycle.
  • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent oral communication and customer service abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain business and IT processes to meet enterprise mission needs.
  • Establish IT rules and requirements for network architecture.
  • Conduct vulnerability scans and analyze network configurations.
  • Apply Windows OS system administration concepts to identify risks.
  • Evaluate the adequacy of security architectures and designs.
  • Provide expert advice on active defense and system hardening methodologies.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package for federal employees and their families.
  • Access to various federal employee benefits designed for career satisfaction.
  • Eligibility for benefits varies based on position type and schedule.
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 develop and maintain business, systems, and information processes to support enterprise mission needs; develops information technology (IT) rules and requirements that describe baseline and target architectures.
  • You will provide knowledge of network architecture, security fundamentals, and familiarization with multiple computer operating systems (OS).
  • You will direct scans and analysis of network vulnerability, configuration analysis, and network architecture analysis.
  • You will apply system administration concepts for Windows operating systems to include mastery of the different security features to identify vulnerability, risks, and protection needed.
  • You will provide expert input for current software and methodologies for active defense and system hardening.
  • You will evaluate security architectures and designs to determine the adequacy of security design and architecture.


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.
  • 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.
  • 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 fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
  • 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.


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 NO-04 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Overseeing the design, evaluation, and/or security of enterprise network architectures; conducting vulnerability scans and configuration analyses; integrating cybersecurity requirements across all acquisition lifecycle phases.

In addition to the above listed qualifications, your experience must also 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/competency-based-policy/general-schedule/2200/2210-competency-based-policy/competency-based-qualification-standard/

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 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 is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work role code Enterprise Architect, proficiency level advanced the incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies.

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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