IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)

Duties

• For the GS-13:
• You will work in the Cybersecurity Division supporting RMF, GRC, vulnerability management, enterprise cybersecurity assessments, and threat intelligence.
• You will track, review and update all systems within the Authoring Official's (AO) Purview.
• You will attend or assign team member to participate or attend meetings, working groups or broads.
• You will prepare briefs, papers and presentations to advise the Cybersecurity Leadership on risks associated with IT capability assessments and/or authorizations.
• You will support technical procedures and processes with the command to document the status of IT capability assessment and/or authorization, by identifying configuration information, and ensuring the appropriate configurations applied.
• You will conduct cybersecurity evaluations, audits, reviews assessments within the headquarters (HQ), and Direct Reporting Units (DRU).
• You will participate in meetings and workgroups addressing cybersecurity issues.
• For the GS-12:
• You will perform duties as they are assigned.

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
• 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 A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test.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.
• Some travel inside the continental US (CONUS) and outside the continental US(OCONUS) is required. If OCONUS travel is required, an official passport is also required. Travel will be approximately 5 days per every 6 months.
• Duties may entail alternative duty schedules (including extended shifts (greater than 8hours); nights, weekends, and/or holidays; being recalled for urgent situations; and/or overtime work in response to surge situations).
• This is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work role code (752-Cyber Policy and Strategy Planner) proficiency level (541-Vulnerability Assessment Analyst).
• The incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies.

Qualifications

For the GS-13:

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: 1) Hands on experience with National Institutes of Science and Technology (NIST) and DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), 2) Experience in Governance, Risk & Compliance, vulnerability management, and enterprise cybersecurity assessments, 3) Analyze threat intelligence, 4) Provide high level briefings and prepare written documents to Senior Leaders on a regular basis and 5) Attention to details.

For the GS-12:

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 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) Hands on experience with National Institutes od Science and Technology (NIST) and DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), 2) Experience in Governance, Risk & Compliance, vulnerability management, and enterprise cybersecurity assessments, 3) Analyze threat intelligence, 4) Provide high level briefings and prepare written documents to Senior Leaders on a regular basis and 5) Attention to details. 6) At this level, the employee will be given more direction and guidance by the supervisor.

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

There is no educational substitution for experience.

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: .

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.