IT SPECIALIST

Summary This public notice flyer notifies applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Please follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. This flyer uses the Direct Hire Authority Direct-Mission Support to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in competitive service. Duties * You will report and coordinate cybersecurity actions and tasking with the Command ISSM. * You will provide guidance to ensure the continued authorization of all systems as well as ensuring that Authorization and Assessment (AA) and cybersecurity processes have minimal impact on operational and mission requirements. * You will be responsible for implementing policies and procedures to information systems to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data. * You will provide guidance and direction to a team of experts as they ensure network systems are and remain fully compliant throughout the system lifecycle. * You will identify security risks and determine, develop, promulgate solutions to integrate security solutions into design, development, configuration, integration and management of IT systems. * You will assist with internal and external Cybersecurity inspections and audits. * You will review and provide feedback for Plan of Action and Milestones (POAM), Authorization Boundary Diagrams, Security Assessment Reports (SAR), and Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) results. * You will demonstrate skill in cyber risk and strategic analysis, enterprise architecture, cyber incident response, cyber vulnerability detection and assessment and cyber related infrastructure inter-dependency analysis. * You will counsel users on policies, procedures, and Cybersecurity and IT requirements. 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 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. * FOR 2210 Series: This is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work role code, Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM), proficiency level Advanced. * FOR 2210 Series: The incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies. Qualifications FOR NT-05 (GS-13/14 equivalent): Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower pay band, NT-04 (GS-11/12 equivalent), or grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: experience applying Information Technology (IT) security principles to monitor and evaluate systems compliance with cybersecurity requirements. In addition, your experience should also demonstrate experience in the four competencies below: 1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: Developing, implementing, and coordinating activities designed to ensure, protect, and restore IT systems, services, and capabilities.
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 advice and guidance in implementing IT security policies and procedures in the development and operation of network systems.
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: Presenting updated plans to the IT security manager for review and approval.
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: Resolving hardware/software interface and interoperability problems. 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 This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information POSSIBLE SALARY CAP: The salary range shown above represents all of the positions within the band, including high grade positions. This is not a high-grade position. Therefore, the salary may be limited to a GS-13 Step 10 (currently $153,354). 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: 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 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 windowLearn 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 A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have acces

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