You will serve as a IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC) in the RAPID MISSION INTEGRATION & INTEROPABILITY DEPARTMENT (MX), EXPEDITIONARY C3 & CYBER DIVISION (MXL) of NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER. This is a Capped position; therefore, salary may be limited to GS-13, Step 10 (currently $138,370). Duties Help • You will execute all cybersecurity controls for a containerized software development environment and oversee cyber test and integration to support RMF or RAISE 2.0 requirements for an Authority to Operate. • You will generate maintain and execute cybersecurity process documentation per the Security Classification Guide and produce required RMF and RAISE 2.0 compliance artifacts. • You will serve as the Information System Security Officer and regularly communicate with the Marine Corps ISSM on all cybersecurity matters for the Communications Planning Tool project. • You will identify system vulnerabilities perform compliance assessments against DoD STIGs and develop manage Plans of Action and Milestones and security artifacts in support of ISSMs. • You will apply in depth knowledge of DoD Information Assurance policies RMF STIGs and RAISE 2.0 to Microsoft Windows Server and containerized software environments. • You will use modern software development platforms such as Jira and GitLab along with enterprise productivity tools to document issues track tasks and collaborate with development teams. • You will operate independently provide technical leadership and communicate effectively with all levels of command and sponsor leadership to deliver mission ready cybersecurity products on time. Requirements Help Conditions of employment • Must be a US Citizen. • Must be determined suitable for federal employment. • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program. • All requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. • 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. • 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 pay band (GS-11/12 grade level equivalency) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: (1) in-depth technical knowledge of DoD Information Assurance policies, Risk Management Framework (RMF), RAISE 2.0, and DoD STIGs applied to Microsoft Windows/Server and containerized software development environments; (2) experience identifying system vulnerabilities, executing compliance assessments, and developing/managing POA&Ms and security artifacts in support of ISSMs (to include eMASS and Marine Corps ATO processes); (3) familiarity with Defense Acquisition lifecycle processes across Systems Engineering, Requirements Management, Configuration Management, and Test & Evaluation; (4) proficiency using modern software development management platforms (e.g., Jira, GitLab) and enterprise productivity suites; and (5) the ability to operate independently as a Cyber Integration Lead/ISSO, lead technical cybersecurity efforts, and communicate effectively across all levels of command and sponsor leadership in support of ATO awards for delivered software products. 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. Additional information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. 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. During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. 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. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. 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. 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