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
- 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.

**Qualifications**:
**GS-09**:

- flag teams, open source projects) or Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) or Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) Penetration Tester.
- **GS-11**:
- 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**:

- OR_

**GS-11**:

- OR_

**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.
- Benefits

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**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 e