INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)

Duties
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• You will be responsible for several information systems security networks, which the combined number of network nodes is over five hundred.
• You will function as the Command's focal point and principal advisor for cybersecurity matters on behalf of the Chief of Staff.
• You will develop, implement, and maintain the U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFF) cybersecurity Program for all networks/systems operated within USFF HQ.
• You will perform detailed and complex analysis of hardware, operating systems, data communications and applications to determine adequacy of cybersecurity safeguards for the USFF networks/systems.
• You will be responsible as the Information Systems Security Manager for conducting and ensuring a Risk Management program is implemented within the command.
• You will perform cyber security risk Assessment analysis for hardware, software, data communications and design countermeasures proposed for or in operation at USFF.
• You will approve the use of security solutions for cybersecurity and implementations of procedures to execute the solution.
• You will be the command Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) and Cyber Security Work Force (CSWF) Program Manager.

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
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade 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 (INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY MANAGER), proficiency level (ADVANCED).
• The incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies.
• You must obtain and maintain the credentials as described in SECNAV M-5239.2 for specialty area 722/Information Systems Security Manager Level Advanced within 12 months of appointment.
• An annual 20-hour minimum of Cyber Workforce related continuous professional development must be documented and completed in a current individual development plan signed by both the employee and supervisor.
• Participate in continuous professional development program as described in DoDM 8140.03.
• 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.
• 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 is a Mission Essential position. You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision.

Qualifications

Your resume must 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:

• Experience in and possess extensive knowledge of Department of Defense (DOD) Cybersecurity policy and instructions including the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process, cyber incident procedures, and the Defense Cyber Workforce program.
• Experience in and possess knowledge of data sources, data flow, and system architecture and interfaces of existing and planned systems supporting the U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFF). In addition, in depth knowledge of National DoD and DoN cybersecurity programs and policies.
• Experience conducting detailed and complex analysis of computer system hardware and software to advise and validate cybersecurity architecture, design, development, and management of classified and unclassified networks supporting the US Fleet Forces Maritime Operations Center (MOC).
• Experience directing and coordinating the efforts of other personnel in compiling, organizing and analyzing large quantities of information.
• Experience preparing detailed and informative system specifications.
• Experience developing Standard Operating Procedures, program plans, policies and standards and interpreting metrics for the evaluation of IT program effectiveness and efficiency.
• Experience applying total infrastructure protection environment; systems security certification and accreditation and DON systems security protocols.
• Experience in and possess knowledge of methods for evaluating, implementing and disseminating IT security tools and procedures.

Examples of Qualifying Experience:

Attention to Detail - Perform validation steps, comparing actual results with expected results and analyze the difference to identify impact and risks.

Customer Service - Provides direct support to Program management, Service Execution, and Mission Support to highlight how decisions may impact security posture of cyber and communication infrastructures

Oral Communication - Suggest mitigation to Program Managers as appropriate

Problem Solving Works with others to mitigate/correct security deficiencies identified during security/certification testing identifying risk acceptance.

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/ OR https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-b/ .

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.

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.