IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)

You will serve as an IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC) in the Advanced Radars Systems Division, Electromagnetic & Sensor Systems Department of NSWCDD This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. The NT-5 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to the GS-13/14. The salary range shown represents all positions within the band including GS-14 equivalent (high grade) positions. This is not a high grade position; the salary may be limited to GS-13 Step 10 (currently $158,322) Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NT-04 pay band (GS-11/GS12 equivalency) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: implementing Department of Defense (DoD) or Department of the Navy (DON) Cybersecurity Program in accordance with cybersecurity policies, standards, and Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements. Examples of qualifying experience may include: (1) continuous monitoring and protection of computer systems, networks, and data from vulnerabilities and unauthorized access; (2) maintaining, troubleshooting, configuring, and upgrading systems, software, and infrastructure; (3) complying with the rules and regulations outlined in the Joint SAP Implementation Guide (JSIG); (4) implementing, and evaluating cybersecurity policies, procedures, and security controls while providing technical guidance and recommendations to leadership on cybersecurity risk and compliance. 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. You will serve as Cyber Security consultant to branch/division leadership, providing counsel on risk management, compliance and the integration of advanced security solutions to support mission-critical Research and Development/operational objectives You will serve as a key security advisor, translating command-level strategic objectives and technical thrusts into actionable, resilient, and cutting-edge security architectures. You will work within the Enhanced Security computing environment to provide protection of computer systems, networks, and data from unauthorized access, disclosure, disruption, modification, copying, or destruction while minimizing risk to data loss. You will develop and implement a System Security Plan (SSP) and support documentation for each system outlining the responsibility, oversight, and approved controls for organic systems (standalone and network). You will conduct regular self-inspections and create a Plan of Action and Milestones (POAM) to correct deficiencies of assigned systems. You will assist with troubleshooting, maintaining, upgrading, configuring, and assuring the reliable operation of Information Systems, software, and infrastructure. You will ensure that performance, resources, integrity of data, and security of the computing and network infrastructure are compliant while meeting the needs of the users. Security clearance required: Sensitive Compartmented Information