IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (POLICY PLAN/INFO SECURITY)

Duties

• You will ensure the certification and accreditation of Navy systems and applications in accordance with DOD and DON RMF directives, instructions, and other national level policy documents to achieve Authority to Operate (ATO).
• You will process RMF packages using existing Navy planning, analysis, implementation, security programs and policies, and collaboration processes and tools.
• You will track, monitor, maintain, and support development of all documentation for Manpower, Analytics, and HR Systems (MAHRS) RMF packages.
• You will implement policies and procedures to ensure reliability and accessibility to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data.
• You will perform detailed analyses of operating system software and firmware to determine necessary cyber security safeguards.
• You will maintain liaison among the Navy Information Systems Security Managers (ISSMs), Information Systems Security Officers (ISSOs) and Program Security Officers (PSOs) and all stakeholders to enable smooth processing of the RMF package.
• You will develop point papers, briefings and training materials, decision memoranda, oral presentations, and technical, administrative and information papers on RMF issues.
• You will investigate, track, and report incidents and spillages for the organization.
• You will research new/emerging technologies and engineering solutions for Cybersecurity risks to ensure implementation of appropriate system security policies.
• You will develop transition and implementation plans for Cybersecurity and RMF processes.

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.
• This is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work role code Information Systems Security Manager, proficiency level Expert.
• 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 also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 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 of and mastery - level knowledge of cyber security functions, practices, cyber security methodologies and tools, and extensive experience in Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes and doctrine sufficient for effective management of day-to-day operations.
• Experience assessing the threat, understanding the vulnerability and mitigating strategies, communicating requirements, and providing advice and guidance to users.

AND the following four competencies:

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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

This announcement uses the Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel DHA (b) Cyber Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to position in the competitive service.

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.

PCS is not authorized. .