Summary You will serve as a DAM NECK ACTIVITY INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY OFFICER (ISSO) in the Information Technology, Corporate Operations Division of NAVSURFWARCENACT DAM NECK VA. The Secretary of Defense has ordered a department-wide hiring freeze subject to certain limited exceptions. This position is subject to the DoD hiring freeze. Offers of employment related to this vacancy announcement will not be executed until the position has an approved exemption. Responsibilities You will oversee and review all cybersecurity and related certifications to ensure all cyber workforce members have the requisite certifications and other credentials. You will manage and validate cyber workforce readiness assessing the status of positions identified and filled with qualified personnel. You will prepare and lead efforts to prepare for inspections, evaluations, and audits of cybersecurity workforce. You will oversee the security posture for one or more systems throughout the entire lifecycle. You will provide continuous monitoring through scheduled audits, controls testing, and audit reviews and escalate issues as needed. You will oversee the implementation of Information Technology (IT) security controls and security authorization documents and ensure the system is compliant with mandated security policies and requirements. You will provide technical recommendations for all Risk Assessments and Vulnerability Assessments conducted for the system or site. You will provide security analysis of IT activities to ensure that appropriate security measures are in place and being enforced. You will coordinate scanning or other penetration testing activities that might occur at or traverse the system's infrastructure as part of a Security Control Assessment (SCA). You will promote IT security awareness information to the user community by validating the user community is completing their annual training. You will oversee and maintain regulatory requirements and participate on the Configuration Control Board (CCB) by reviewing changes for security implications and security applications. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower pay band NT-04 (GS-11/12 equivalency) in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector applying Information Technology (IT) security principles, cybersecurity principles, or cyber workforce policies to monitor and evaluate compliance with cybersecurity requirements. Examples of qualifying experience may include: applying knowledge of cybersecurity principles, threats, and vulnerabilities to ensure compliance with security policies and requirements; planning and executing IT audits and security reviews; leading computer security incidents efforts to resolution; providing expertise in cybersecurity workforce management. Your experience must reflect skill in the following areas: attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving. 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/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/ 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 part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. The full performance level of NT-05 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to the GS-13 and GS-14. The salary range shown in the announcement represents all of the positions within the band, including GS-14 equivalent (high grade) positions. This is not a high grade position; therefore, the salary may be limited to a GS-13 Step 10 (currently $139,036). 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. The official job title for this position is IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC/PLCYPLN).
