IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)

Duties
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• At the GS-09, the following duties assigned include:
• You will conduct access enabling of wireless computer and digital networks.
• You will exploit network devices, security devices and/or terminals or environments using various methods or tools.
• You will access current tools to identify needed improvements.
• You will identify applications and operating systems of a network device based on network traffic.
• At the GS-11, the following duties assigned include:
• You will work independently, but within the framework of the established practices and prescribed procedures.
• You will perform more complicated assignments under close supervision of the supervisor.
• You will be provided detailed and specific instructions for developmental tasks and tasks involving the use of unfamiliar formats, methods and procedures.
• You will refer problems not covered by the supervisor's instructions or guides to the supervisor for help or a decision.

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.
• 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 A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test.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.
• Travel is required approximately 35% of the time to support test event execution.
• This is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work role code (Access Network Operator), proficiency level (I) the incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies.

Qualifications

GS 09: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Conduct on-net and off-net activities to control, and exfiltrate data from deployed, automated technologies 2) Operate and maintain automated systems for gaining and maintaining access to target systems 3) Knowledge management, including technical documentation techniques and 4) Develop and utilize tools, techniques, and procedures to exploit a target.

GS 11: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Provide input to the analysis, design, development or acquisition of capabilities used for meeting objectives 2) Facilitate interactions between internal and external partner decision makers to synchronize and integrate course of action in support of objectives 3) Provide planning support between internal and external partners and 4) Document and communicate complex technical and programmatic information.

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/#url=Group-Standards

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

For the GS-09:

2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree

OR

master's or equivalent graduate degree

For the GS-11:

3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree

OR

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

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.