IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST

Duties * At the GS-09 and GS-11 you will perform developmental duties related to the below as assigned. At the Full Performance Level (GS-13), you will perform the following: * You will serve as a red team operator on the Operational Test and Evaluation Force Red Team (OPTEV-RT), supporting the execution of cooperative vulnerability penetration assessment and adversarial assessments. * You will identify vulnerabilities and conduct exploitation of U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard systems. * You will operate the OPTEV-RT toolkit, assess current capabilities, and identify needed improvements. * You will assist in the development of cyber test plans and interpret and translate cyber OT and E requirements into operational test objectives. * You will generate test report products to help drive improvements to the security of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard systems. 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 A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test.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. Qualifications GS-09: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07) or equivalent experience in the private or public sector utilizing knowledge of basic programming concepts and network administration. Specialized experience includes some or all of the following: 1) Conduct collection and processing of wireless computer and digital networks. 2) Conduct on-net and off-net activities to control data from deployed, automated technologies. 3) Assist in identifying applications and operating systems of a network device based on network traffic. 4) Demonstrate experience in offensive security(e.g. professional work experience, capture-the- flag teams, open source projects) or Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) or Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) Penetration Tester. GS-11: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09) or equivalent experience in the private or public sector utilizing knowledge of basic programming concepts and network administration. Specialized experience includes most or all of the following: 1) Conduct collection and processing of wireless computer and digital networks. 2) Conduct on-net and off-net activities to control, and exfiltrate data from deployed, automated technologies. 3) Exploit network devices, security devices, and/or terminals or environments using various methods or tools. 4) Identify applications and operating systems of a network device based on network traffic. 5) Demonstrate sufficient experience in offensive security(e.g. professional experience, capture-the-flag teams, open source projects) or Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) or Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC)Penetration Tester (GPEN). Additional qualification information, including the Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR) for the position, 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 In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education: GS-09: Master's degree or equivalent graduate degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks. OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks. GS-11: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks. OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks. Additional information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. This is a Cyberspace Workforce position, in the DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) work role of Cyber Ops Planner, proficiency level intermediate the incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies. This position is eligible for part time, substantial or ad-hoc telework at the discretion of management. 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: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf . 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. * Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation. If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies. * Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part