IT Specialist

Summary You will serve as a IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC) in the Cybersecurity Support (CS) Division, TRDIENT Refit Facility (TRIFEFFAC-KB), Kings Bay, Georgia, Code 640, within the Information Systems (IS) Department, TRIFEFFAC-KB Code 600 of TRIREFFAC KINGS BAY. Duties You will be responsible for the operation, maintenance, and administration of all non-tactical data processing required of the command. You will be responsible for hardware/software procurement, installation, and maintenance; software development, maintenance; cybersecurity user authorization, compliance, auditing, training, implementation of IT related products and services. You will be responsible for serving as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) in the CS Division, TRIREFFAC-KB, Code 640. You will be responsible for assisting the command IS Security Manager (ISSM) with the integrity, and availability of systems, networks, and data through the analysis, development, and implementation of IS security programs, policies, and procedures. 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 Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. 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 is a bargaining unit position. You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver's license. 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. This position is designated as a Cyberspace Workforce position. You must obtain and maintain the credentials as described in DODM 8140.03 CONTROL SYSTEMS SECURITY SPECIALIST proficiency level INTERMEDIATE within 12 months of appointment. 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. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment or Relocation) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. Call back and emergency overtime are regular requirements for this position. Occasional overnight travel is required to attend training, meetings, and conferences. Qualifications I have one year of information technology related experience in the federal service or private or public sector demonstrating the following four competencies, as defined:
Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: Testing and optimizing the functionality of systems, networks, and data.
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: Utilizing performance tuning methods to resolve infrastructure, software, hardware and network systems problems for customers.
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: briefing managers or customers on the technical requirements for the design, development, and support of systems and networks.
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: Utilizing systems diagnostic tools to diagnose and recover failed systems.
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
Experience participating in systems and network design and modifications to ensure the implementation of the appropriate systems security policies and CS controls.
Experience assisting in the gathering, analysis, and preservation of evidence that is used in the prosecution of computer crimes and CS infractions; reporting the findings; and submitting the results for recommendations for corrective actions.
Experience coordinating with IT personnel to develop and test the local CS Contingency Plan and Cyber Incident Handling Plan to ensure that confidentiality, integrity, availability, and recoverability of critical IS and data are achieved during and after an incident or disaster.
Experience ensuring that all users have the requisite security clearances and assess security events to determine the impact and implementation of corrective actions.
Experience conducting system security evaluations, audits, and reviews to ensure compliance with the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Department of the Navy (DON) policy and directives and identity vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs.
Experience assisting in developing policies and procedures to ensure information systems reliability and accessibility and to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: 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 or combination of both education and experience:
Successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral.OR
Successful completion of three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a doctoral degree.OR
Possession of an LL.M. that is related to this position being filled.
A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience
A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information. Additional information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. This position is designated as a Cyberspace Workforce position. You must obtain and maintain the credentials as described in DODM 8140.03 for DCWF role of (462) for CONTROL SYSTEMS SECURITY SPECIALIST proficiency level INTERMEDIATE within 12 months of appointment. Work is sedentary in nature but may require moderate physical effort lifting unassisted up to 45 pounds. Travel to several buildings in a campus type industrial environment for CS audits and inspections will require personal protection equipment. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment or Relocation) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required. Incumbent must maintain a top secret eligibility with a T5 investigation for Critical Sensitive billet requirements. 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: PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration . click apply for full job details