IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)

Duties
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• You will serve as an IT Specialist (INFOSEC) located in the Military Sealift Command (MSC), Command, Control, Communications, and Computer Systems Department (N046) (C4S) (N6), Cybersecurity Division (N62), Cybersecurity Operations Branch (N621).
• You will implement cybersecurity practices in accordance with DoD, DON, and MSC policy and guidance.
• You will distribute and maintain plans, instructions, guidance and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for MSC Information Security Systems.
• You will serve as the functional expert on Cyber Security practices, supporting the application of knowledge management principles and practices in the development and sustainment of efforts in these areas.
• You will conduct reviews to include wireless, annual scans in support accreditation and Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIGs) on MSC standalone or connected assets.
• You will perform technical and non-technical risk and vulnerability assessments of relevant technology focus areas.

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.
• This is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work role code (722), 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 is considered Key/Emergency-Essential. You will be required to provide immediate and continuing support to ensure the success of combat operations or the availability of combat-essential systems.
• You will be required to complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, within 30 days of appointment.

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:

• Providing program management of the Cybersecurity program to ensure enterprise-wide compliance and implementation of cybersecurity requirements.
• Implementing cybersecurity policy
• Determining appropriate measures for risk management.
• Providing direct support to Program management, Service Execution and Mission Support highlighting how decisions may impact the security posture of cyber and communication infrastructure.
• Developing and drafting cyber policy, standards, guidelines, procedures, and processes which include tracking, monitoring, reviewing, data gathering, collecting and analyzing.

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.

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.

Relocation expenses (i.e. PCS) or relocation incentives as described in 5 USC 5753 may be authorized in accordance with applicable travel regulations.

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 position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.