You will serve as an Information Technology Specialist in the Sensor Data Exploitation Division; Electromagnetic & Sensor Systems Department (B60) of Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division. This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. NT-05 is equivalent to GS-13/14. This position is salary capped GS-13 Step 10 (currently $145,617). See "Additional Information Section."

Duties

You will serve as an Information Technology Specialist, Systems Administrator ensuring the compliance of networks and IT systems. You will research solutions to complex IT challenges and propose plans to management that remain within budget, personnel, facility, and program constraints. You will independently troubleshoot, maintain, upgrade, configure, and ensure the reliable operation of computer and network systems, software, and infrastructure. You will support Division IT infrastructure planning, development, maintenance, and sustainment. You will assess risk factors and advise on vulnerability to attack from a variety of sources and procedures and methods for protection of systems and applications. You will promote awareness of security issues among management and ensure sound security principles are implemented. You will control and protect all cryptographic material and administer applicable access programs. You will ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, networks, and data. You will lead efforts for network and systems design to ensure implementation of appropriate systems security policies.

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.
• 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 Advanced 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower band NT-04 (GS-11/12 grade level equivalent) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector applying Information Technology security principles to identify and correct vulnerabilities to ensure the compliance and availability of networks, systems, or data. Examples of qualifying experience may include: developing standard operating procedures and policies; conducting risk assessments to identify possible security violations; conducting functional and connectivity testing to ensure continuing operability; maintaining system hardware availability, functionality, integrity and efficiency; experience administering, troubleshooting, and fixing various Windows based systems to include specifically Windows 10/11 (required) and Linux (preferred) 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

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Contacts

• Address NAVSURFWARCENDLD 6149 Welsh Road Suite 203 Dahlgren, VA 22448 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]