INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (NETWORK)

Duties
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• You will be the command IT representative for NMCI/Flank Speed network operational environment, responsible for ordering new NMCI services and requesting changes to existing NMCI services.
• You will resolve day-to-day NMCI/Flank Speed operational concerns and communicating NMCI/Flank Speed guidance from the USFF Contract Technical Representative (CTR).
• You will be responsible for training, validating requests from all subordinate commands ashore, and identifying additional NMCI service requirements.
• You serve as the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) developing and maintaining an organizational or system-level cybersecurity program to include cybersecurity architecture, requirements, objectives and policies and cybersecurity.
• You will ensure implementation of cyber security measures and procedures, including reporting incidents to the Commander, Command Security Manager, and appropriate reporting chains and coordinating system-level responses to unauthorized.
• You will be responsible for monitoring NMCI/Flank Speed network operations while providing technical support and administrative guidance to all subordinate commands as required ensuring adherence to established policy is maintained.
• You will provide technical guidance and support in the procurement of IT equipment, support services and develop IT-related input required for the development and execution of the COMNAVSURFLANT Information Technology budget.

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 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 Cyberspace Workforce position; role code IT SPECIALIST NETWORK proficiency level INTERMEDIATE the incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies.

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 acting as the command's primary IT representative and technical authority for the NMCI/Flank Speed network environment.
• Experience managing the full lifecycle of network services, including ordering new services, processing change requests, and resolving day-to-day operational issues.
• Experience overseeing and managing all command network assets, including accounts, security groups, and file share integration.
• Experience monitoring network funding, track service level agreements (SLAs), and reviewing and approving all network-related invoices to ensure fiscal accountability.
• Experience serving as the direct liaison with NMCI technical representatives and vendors, escalating critical issues to ensure prompt resolution and maintain operational capabilities.
• Experience providing 1st-level technical support and administrative guidance for network operations to command staff and subordinate commands.
• Experience routinely monitoring network performance for operability, efficiency, data integrity, and security, and develop test plans to validate system and software operability.
• Experience serving as the lead technical liaison for network infrastructure projects, coordinating planning, installation, activation, and operational support across all activities.

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.