Summary You will serve as an INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC) in the Communications Directorate (N6) of NAVAL OCEAN PROCESS FACILITY DAM NECK. Responsibilities You will serve as an Information Technology Specialist (IT), performing a wide variety of detailed tasks required to maintain systems administration, cybersecurity, network development, and lifecycle management. You will support the command Information System Security Manager in their role as the focal point and principal advisor on all matters relating to the security and integrity of Information Systems, networks, resources, and the data they produce You will maintain up-to-date knowledge of Information Assurance (IA) policies and procedures. You will assist in complying, assessing and reporting applicable security measures for recordable media. You will submit to ISSM and maintain Technology and Risk Management Framework documentation for assessment and authorization. You will ensure maximum exchange of information related to hardware, software and Information Systems are provided to the ISSM. You will ensure compliance with all security patches, Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts, and Information Assurance Vulnerability Management, and report results to the ISSM for review. You will provide and coordinate IA security oversight. You will ensure assigned networks and information systems are properly configured. You will Implement and track cybersecurity training requirements per Department of the Navy, Department of Defense, and other directives. You will manage and direct maintenance of the implementation of approved communications installation projects, direct the testing, evaluation, and acceptance phases of communications equipment installations. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must 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: system administrator analyzing assignments to identify potential problem areas related to Information Systems and assigned networks, to ensure they are operating within established security guidelines or policy in support of the Integrated Undersea Surveillance System (IUSS) mission. Your experience must reflect skill in the following areas: 1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: Completing all tasks associated with the role including the review, backup and archiving of the Client Host Platform audit data, Advance Key Processor (AKP) audit data, and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) audit data, review and archive the audit logs prior to their deletion and support all Integrated Undersea Surveillance System and inform management at every step by developing progress reports, identifying risk/issues, offering solutions and provide resolution status. 2. 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. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: Providing COMSEC, technical troubleshooting. installation, and training support to the Operations Support Center while managing a variety of major telecommunications systems, programs and projects related to providing rapid, secure, and reliable communications. 3. 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. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: Serving on Communications Department qualification boards and provides recommendations to the Communications Officer. 4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: independently analyze assignments to identify potential problem areas and determine feasible approaches for resolving them. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series 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 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.
