You will serve as a IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC) in the Defensive Cyber Architecture Branch of CARDEROCK DIV NS. 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.

Duties

You will provide technical support to the NAVSEA Cybersecurity Engineering and Digital Transformation directorate (SEA 03) Defensive Cyber architecture branch chief. You will participate in developing policies, procedures, plans, recommendations, and long-range program objectives as it relates to networking, network devices, and perimeter security of NAVSEA information systems and enclaves. You will analyze cybersecurity vulnerabilities and mitigation actions as prescribed in DoD and DON directives. You will interface with NAVSEA subordinate activities and participates in cybersecurity threat analysis. You will participate in NAVSEA Cybersecurity Inspections and Technical Assist Visits in support of cybersecurity policy compliance. You will participate in agency-wide efforts concerning cybersecurity and serves on committees and work groups. You will conduct studies, analysis and/or research to develop recommendations to higher level decision-makers. You will advise system owners on policies, procedures, standards and strategies regarding how best to implement proper cyber hygiene and resiliency.

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 NETWORK OPERATIONS SPECIALIST level II 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.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NT-4 pay band (GS-11/12 equivalency) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 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 CARDEROCK DIV NS 9500 Macarthur Blvd West Bethesda, MD 20817-5700 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]