IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)

Summary

You will serve as a (ALTERNATE) INFORMATION SYSTEM SECURITY MANAGER (A-ISSM) in the CORPORATE OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT of NSWC PHILA DIV.

Duties

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• You will support execution of the cybersecurity program, including risk management, vulnerability management, policy development and maintenance, Cyberspace Workforce (CWF) management, incident handling, audit readiness, and access management.
• You will ensure cybersecurity requirements are implemented and maintained for the command's unclassified and classified information systems in accordance with applicable directives.
• You will develop and update local cybersecurity policies, procedures, standards, and tools, and assist with command-wide cybersecurity education and training.
• You will conduct audits of classified and unclassified information systems for compliance, monitor system recovery processes, and ensure configuration management of security-relevant software, hardware, and firmware.
• You will review and respond to Fleet Cyber Command TASKORDs, WARNORDs, FRAGOs, and OPORDs; conduct preliminary cyber incident investigations and associated reporting; and support the Vulnerability Management Program.
• You will analyze business and technical requirements of components, systems, and/or networks to evaluate risk and make recommendations regarding system architecture and security compliance.
• You will ensure all users have the requisite security clearance, authorization, and need-to-know; provide cybersecurity awareness and training; and keep IS security-related documentation current and accessible.

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.
• 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 722, 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 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: Supporting or performing Alternate Information System Security Manager (A-ISSM) or comparable Information Assurance/cybersecurity duties for Navy or DoD (or equivalent) environments. This includes supporting execution of cybersecurity programs (risk management, vulnerability management, policy development and maintenance, Cyberspace Workforce management, incident handling, audit readiness, and access management); ensuring implementation and maintenance of cybersecurity requirements for unclassified and classified information systems; developing/updating local policies, procedures, and tools; conducting audits and monitoring system recovery; reviewing and responding to Fleet Cyber Command TASKORDs, WARNORDs, FRAGOs, and OPORDs; analyzing requirements to evaluate risk and recommend architecture/security compliance measures; ensuring configuration management, user clearances/need-to-know, and documentation currency; and coordinating stakeholder support for resources, training, and improvement actions-consistent with the primary responsibilities of the A-ISSM role for Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division. 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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.

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

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.

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.

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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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