You will serve as an IT Specialist (INFOSEC) in the AFLOAT COMMAND & CONTROL BRANCH (E24) of the JOINT INTEROPERABILITY IRR WARFARE DIV in the EXPEDITIONARY & MARITIME SYSTEMS DEPT for NAVSURFWARFCTR PANAMA CITY DIVISION. This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. The NT-5 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to GS-13 and GS-14. This is not a high grade position; therefore, the salary may be limited to a GS-13 Step 10.

Duties

You will perform in and lead a team of administrators and analysts performing the identification, remediation, and testing of emerging vulnerabilities on Joint and Expeditionary Command and Control (JEXC2) or similar Command and Control (C2) systems. You will be responsible for the oversight of all patches and HotFixes across all of the JEXC2 Family of Systems (FoS). You will improve, streamline and automate the patch processes utilizing various scripting languages, applications and frameworks such as Python, PowerShell, MECM and Ansible. You will collaborate with functional groups across the JEXC2 FoS and In Service Engineering Activity (ISEA) to ensure C4I systems receive applicable security updates. You will lead modernization efforts in coordination with the Maintenance Release Lead and JEXC2 Research and Development function to ensure a seamless and uniform product is delivered. You will monitor patch creation, test, delivery, and schedule to ensure timely execution while identifying and resolving impediments to the processes. You will oversee the JEXC2 Cyber Information Assurance Vulnerability Management program.? This includes overseeing the identification, tracking, and reporting of IAVA/B, CVEs, and ACAS Plugins applicable to JEXC2 systems. You will be responsible for the configuration management (CM) and scheduling of lab systems used to develop and test security solutions. You will collaborate with the other JEXC2 Cybersecurity Operations Leads (Assurance, Compliance, and Innovation) to identify vulnerabilities and develop solutions for all JEXC2 C4I product areas and customers. You will be the Subject Matter Expert (SME) on JEXC2 FoS security posture when interfacing with customers, inspectors, ISEA functions, and stakeholders. You will communicate authoritatively both orally and in writing at all levels of the organization and develop succinct and well organized written correspondence, plans, reports, and briefs.

Requirements

• 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
• 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.
• 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 Cyber IT/Cybersecurity Workforce position. You must obtain and maintain the credentials as described in SECNAV M-5239.2 for specialty area 451-System Administrator level Intermediate within 12 months of appointment.
• 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 fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• 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.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the NT-4 pay band (GS-11/12 equivalent) in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector applying Information Technology (IT) security principles to monitor and evaluate systems' compliance with cybersecurity requirements. Your experience must reflect skill in the following areas: attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving. 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address NAVSURFWARFCTR PANAMA CITY DIVISION 110 Vernon Avenue Panama City, FL 32407-7001 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]