INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (SECURITY)

• You will serve as the Information Technology Cyber Security Analyst for Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and NCMS Database (DB) Administrator.
• You will monitor PKI systems for security breach, suspicious activity, identify vulnerabilities, respond to incidents to contain damage, investigate source and implement recovery measures.
• You will perform as the technical expert in database development and management, data statistics, computer interfacing and technical applications.
• You will serve as a Development Programmer and provides IT support for NCMS database projects.
• You will develop and maintain information and data management processing procedures to facilitate interface between database access on the Non-Secure Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPRNET) and Secure Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNET)
• You will conduct performance testing, administer and maintain database users and access roles for objects contained in databases for automation and communication systems.

• 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.
• 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 A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test.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.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final secret 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 position may require a two-year DCIPS trial period.
• All Defense Intelligence positions under the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) are in the excepted service by specific statute, 10 U.S.C. 1601. This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status.
• This position is designated as a Cyber Workforce position in the DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) primary work role of 451 (System Administrator) and 421 (Database Administrator).

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GG/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:

• Assisting with the implementation of the Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) to fulfill unique organization requirements;
• Monitoring PKI systems for security breach, suspicious activity, and vulnerabilities to respond to incidents to contain damage, investigate source and implement recovery measures;
• Communicating IT technical requirements to IT and non-IT personnel;
• Conducting risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed database systems;
• Monitoring and evaluating systems' compliance with IT security requirements;
• Troubleshooting, recovering, adjusting, modifying, and improving databases to solve problems and provide support that minimizes interruptions in service to customers.

In Addition to the specialized experience above, your resume must also demonstrate one year of information technology related experience in the federal service or private or public sector demonstrating the following four competencies, as defined:

Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.

Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

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

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.



In lieu of required experience, applicants can meet minimum qualifications through possession of the following education:

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree
or

3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree
or

LL.M., if related



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.

All Defense Intelligence positions under the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) are in the excepted service by specific statute, 10 U.S.C. 1601. This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status.

This position is designated as a Cyber Workforce position in the DoD Cyber Workforce Framework
(DCWF) primary work role of 451 and 421, as a condition of employment, the incumbent of the position is required to maintain qualifications in accordance with DON Cyber Workforce Program requirements of SECNAV M-5239.2. This designation requires:
- The incumbent participate in continuous learning (CL) program as described in SECNAVINST 5239.20A and SECNAV M-5239.2. An annual 20 hour minimum of Cyber Workforce related continuous learning must be documented in a current individual development plan signed by both the employee and supervisor.
- The incumbent must obtain the required credentials within 12 months of appointment and maintain credentials as described in SECNAV M-5239.2 for DCWF role of (451, 421) proficiency level (Intermediate) For more information, review SECNAV M-5239.2 Chapter 3, paragraph b (1) (g) 1. *Failure to meet a condition of employment may result in disciplinary and/or adverse action up to removal from Federal service