Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC)

Summary

You will serve as a Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC) in the Software Engineering Department, Software Development Environment Division of NAVAIRWARCENAC DIV.

Duties

• You will provide information security and systems administration support for all labs across the Software Development Environment platform labs with only minimal additional training.
• You will leverage technical knowledge to create highly automated tools and algorithms to consolidate, analyze, and generate focused data sets for application in risk assessments.
• You will develop and deliver clear cyber recommendations to all levels of personnel, from the technical execution layer to senior leadership while actively developing and participating in the execution of the command's overarching cyber strategy.
• You will conduct in-depth vulnerability scans, analyze results, and craft effective mitigation strategies based on a technical understanding of exploits and system function
• You will create, manage, modify, update and perform backup for project databases, including disaster recovery procedures.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12/13 grade level or pay band DS-05 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Analyzing current cyber practices and policies, while providing expert recommendations for improvements to streamline operations and focus on concise risk identification. 2) Incumbent will leverage technical knowledge to create highly automated tools and algorithms to consolidate, analyze, and generate focused data sets for application in risk assessments. 3) Over the study of emergent technology for cyber implications and design robust implementation strategies built on strong cybersecurity principles. 4) Developing and delivering clear cyber recommendations to all levels of personnel, from the technical execution layer to senior leadership while actively developing and participating in the execution of the command's overarching cyber strategy. 5) Information Assurance and Risk Management. 6) Leading in the execution of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process, including eMASS package development, artifact generation, and security control assessment. 7) Serving as the primary technical experts supporting the Information Assurance Officer (IAO) to achieve and maintain the Authority to Operate (ATO) for all systems. 8) Conducting in-depth vulnerability scans, analyze results, and craft effective mitigation strategies based on a technical understanding of exploits and system function. 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/ OR https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-b/ . 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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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 application package, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FORENSICS OPERATIONS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEM DESIGN This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: Structured Resume Review, Structured Interview You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. 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. Other Information

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. During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. 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 PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.