INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC) Details

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)

US Department of the Navy - National, MD

Employment Type : Full-Time

DutiesSummary

You will serve as as an Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC) at the GG-13 grade level responsible for validating, maintaining and/or developing Assessment & Authorization (A&A) packages in accordance with applicable Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Navy (DON) and Intelligence Community (IC) directives.


Responsibilities
• You will provide direct support to the Information Assurance Management and customers to include project managers, system developers, and system administrators.
• You will conduct security and vulnerability analysis and general security controls reviews.
• You will perform security documentation reviews using System Development Life Cycle methodology.
• You will develop and conduct security tests and evaluations based on ICD 503, DOD RMF and NIST Special Publications.
• You will utilize experience with automated vulnerability tools as well as DoD Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) documentation.
• You will monitor and track packages in the MANIFEST/XACTA RMF requirements tracking mechanism.
• You will consult with IT and security staff to ensure that security is factored into the evaluation, selection, installation and configuration of hardware, applications and software.
• You will utilize comprehensive knowledge of Federal, Intelligence Community and DoD Information Security regulations, publications, and policies, such as DCID 6/3, ICD 503, DIACAP and NIST Special Publications.
• You will develop, maintain, and/or validate security documentation including Assessment and Authorization activities.
Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Supervisory status

No

Promotion Potential

None

• Job family (Series)

  2210 Information Technology Management

• Requirements

  RequirementsConditions 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
  • You must obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance and access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). Failure to do so may result in the withdrawal of an offer or removal. Indicate the level and date of your clearance in your resume.
  • 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 pass the test. You will be subject to random testing.
  • You must acknowledge in writing that you are accepting an appointment in the DCIPS (excepted service) which does not confer competitive status, prior to appointment.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • This position is designated as a Cyber IT/Cybersecurity Workforce position. You must obtain and maintain the credentials as described in SECNAV M-5239.2 for specialty area (61).
  QualificationsIn 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.
  
  Must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the following four competencies, as defined:
  
  1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
  
  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.
  
  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.
  
  4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
  
  In addition to your experience demonstrating the four competencies above, Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS/GG-12) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing duties such as:
  • Providing Assessment & Authorization (A&A) related recommendations and guidance regarding Information Assurance (IA) and assessment problems.
  • Administering cyber security controls to ensure protective measures maintain and strengthen confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information and information systems.
  • Conducting periodic security reviews of information systems and implements security safeguards.
  • Providing recommendations on cyber Information Assurance (IA) standards, implementation dependencies, and changing technologies.
  • Providing technical oversight and enforcement of security directives, orders, standards, plans and procedures.
  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/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series
  Education

  This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

  Additional information

  This position has been designated as a Cyber IT/Cybersecurity Workforce position in specialty area (61) and as a condition of employment incumbents of the position are required to comply with the DON Cyber IT/CSWF Program requirements of SECNAV M-5239.2, which include:

  • Earn and maintain appropriate credentials from the Cyber IT/CSWF Qualification Matrix (described in SECNAV M-5239.2) associated with the specialty area and level commensurate with the scope of major assigned duties for the position to which you are assigned, and;
  • Participate in a continuous learning program as described in SECNAVINST 1543. A minimum of 40 hours of Cyber IT/CSWF related continuous learning annually documented in a current individual development plan signed by both the employee and supervisor.
  This position performs a primary cyber work role of [612], per the DoD Cyber Workforce Framework.
  
  This position is eligible for part time, full time or ad-hoc telework at the discretion of management.
  
  Recruitment incentives may be authorized to eligible new hires.
  
  All Defense Intelligence positions under the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) are in the excepted service by specific statute, 10 U.S.C. 1601.
  
  This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status.
  
  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.
  
  If you are unable to apply online and request information about the Alternate Application process, please contact the Department of Navy's Employment Information Center.
  
  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
  
  ICTAP does not apply to Excepted Service positions.
  
  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.
  
  When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies:
  

  • CYBERSECURITY
  • INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE MANAGEMENT
  • OPERATING SYSTEMS
  • ORAL COMMUNICATION
  • PROBLEM SOLVING
  • SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION
  • WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
  
  
  If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.
  
  Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
  
  All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
  
  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.
  
  Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearance

  Sensitive Compartmented Information

  Drug test required

  Yes

• Required Documents

  Required Documents

  You are required to provide documentation that supports the eligibility and qualification claims made in your resume and assessment questionnaire. You must submit the applicable documents listed here and those listed with the eligibilities you select in the announcement questionnaire with your application package. Applicants who do not provide supporting documentation that fully support their claims will not be referred to the hiring manager. Cover letter is optional.
  
  A complete resume is required. Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications. The following information should be provided in your resume, but it is acceptable to provide elsewhere in your application package: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week, and pay plan, series and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience.TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume.
  
  Are you claiming membership in any professional organizations, or possession of a license, certificate or credentials? Check the Conditions of Employment section above to see if any are required. If you claim membership, license, certification, or credentials, you must submit a copy of said document in your application package.
  
  Are you a veteran claiming 5-point veterans' preference or claiming sole survivorship preference? You must submit a copy of your latest DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (any copy that shows all dates of service, as well as character of service [Honorable, General, etc.] is acceptable) OR a VA letter that shows dates of service or service connected disability AND character of service. If you have more than one DD-214 for multiple periods of active duty service, submit a copy for each period of service. If you were issued a DD-215 to amend aforementioned information on the DD-214 you must submit that too. If you are not sure of your preference eligibility, visit the Department of Labor's website: Veterans' Preference Advisor
  
  Are you a disabled veteran or claiming 10-point veterans' preference?
  If you are eligible to claim 10 point veterans preference you must submit a DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty as described above for 5-point preference.
  
  You must also provide the applicable supporting documentation of your disability (e.g. disability letter from the VA) as described on Standard Form-15 (SF-15). http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf.
  
  Are you an active duty service member? Active Duty Service Members are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.).
  
  Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents contain personal information such as SSN and DOB and some documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove said personal information before you submit your application. You must provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected.

• Benefits

  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. Learn more about federal benefits.

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  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.

• The public

  U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Interchange Agreement Eligible and U.S Citizens