IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC).

Duties

• You will ensure the security, reliability, and accessibility of all IT networks and data storage systems.
• You will provide information systems security oversight, management, and implementation support as the primary advisor to the Information Technology Officer.
• You will provide input to the Risk Management Framework process activities and develop related documentation (e.g. system lifecycle support plans, concept of operations, operational procedures, and maintenance training materials).
• You will serve as the assessment team lead and coordinate/conduct technical security testing, audits, and vulnerability assessments of information systems and networks to identify vulnerabilities, protection needs, and security gaps in architecture.
• You will serve as a member of the configuration management Change Control Board (CCB), managing and controlling changes to the Mission Planning and Analysis Center’s systems.
• You will define Information Assurance system requirements for the Mission Planning and Analysis Center’s networks and integrate/apply policies that meet system security objectives.
• You will collaborate with the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, and Department of the Navy Information Assurance professionals to ensure overall Information Assurance strategy is in line and compliant.
• You will engage with high level officials as the Mission Planning and Analysis Center Information Technology Officer Information Assurance representative in meetings and working groups internally and with various Intelligence Community organizations.
  
  

Requirements

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
• You must obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance and access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). Failure to do so may result in the withdrawal of an offer or removal. Indicate the level and date of your clearance in your resume.
• 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 A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or pass the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• You must acknowledge in writing that you are accepting an appointment in the DCIPS (excepted service) which does not confer competitive status, prior to appointment.
• 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.
• This position requires the incumbent to be willing and able to submit to and successfully pass a polygraph examination on a recurring routine basis.
• This position may require a 2-year DCIPS trial period.
• This position is designated as a Cyber IT/Cybersecurity Workforce position. You must obtain and maintain the credentials as described in SECNAV M-5239.2 for specialty area 631 - Information Systems Security Developer; see Additional Info section.
  
  

Qualifications

This position requires one year of information technology related experience in the federal service or private or public sector demonstrating the following four competencies, as defined:

• Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
• Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
• Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
  
  

In Addition To Experience Demonstrating The Four Competencies Above, Your Resume Must Demonstrate At Least One Year Of Specialized Experience Equivalent To The Next Lower Grade Level (GG/GS-13) Or Pay Band In The Federal Service Or Equivalent Experience In The Private Or Public Sector Performing Duties Such As:

• Plan, analyze, design, develop, integrate, maintain, and enhance security controls for information technology and communication security programs.
• Ensure the security, reliability, and accessibility of all IT networks and data storage systems.
• Provide input to the Risk Management Framework process activities and develop related documentation (e.g. system lifecycle support plans, concept of operations, operational procedures, and maintenance training materials).
• Coordinate and conduct technical security testing, audits, and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed information systems and networks to identify vulnerabilities, protection needs, and security gaps in architecture.
  
  

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:

Additional qualification information can be found from the following DON DCIPS policy website:

Education

N/A

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.

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:

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.

ICTAP does not apply to Excepted Service positions.

All Defense Intelligence positions under the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) are in the excepted service by specific statue, 10 U.S.C. 1601. This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status.

For more information on the DCIPS occupational structure

For more information about career advancement in DCIPS

This position uses the DCIPS STEM/Cyber Targeted Local Market Supplement (TLMS) pay table.

This Position Is Designated As a Cyber Workforce Position In The DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) Primary Work Role Of (631) And, As a Condition Of Employment, The Incumbent Of The Position Is Required To Maintain Qualifications In Accordance With DON Cyber Workforce Program Requirements Of SECNAV M-5239.2. This Designation Requires:

• The incumbent participate in continuous learning (CL) program as described in SECNAVINST 5239.20A and SECNAV M-5239.2. An annual 20 hour minimum of Cyber Workforce related continuous learning must be documented in a current individual development plan signed by both the employee and supervisor.
• The incumbent must obtain the required credentials within 12 months of appointment and maintain credentials as described in SECNAV M-5239.2 for DCWF role of (631) proficiency level (Advanced). For more information, review SECNAV M-5239.2 Chapter 3, paragraph b (1) (g) 1.
• Failure to meet a condition of employment may result in disciplinary and/or adverse action up to removal from Federal service.
  
  

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.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.