You will serve as a GG-2210-14 IT Specialist (NETWORK/INFOSEC) at the HOPPER GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS CENTER in Suitland, MD, where you will perform the role of the Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) for classified and unclassified enterprise networks.

Duties

You will ensure all networks maintain appropriate security posture and accreditation at all times. You will monitor security artifacts through the Risk Management Framework, tracking progress, and ensuring that Authorization to Operate (ATO) is obtained and maintained for all networks. You will coordinate actions, track resolution of vulnerabilities, and provide various report summaries to local Information Systems Security Manager and leadership as required by local policy. You will ensure system patches are being applied, approve and maintain list of current privileged users, and maintain copies of Authorization to Operate (ATO), Authorization to Connect (ATC), and system waivers. You will develop local divisional processes associated the Information Systems Security Officer functions and responsibilities. You will utilize and comprehend networking principles such as: OSI model, routing protocols, network security, and their interaction with various information assurance technologies. You will keep abreast of changes and upgrades to the organization's network defense systems/security technologies, operating systems, network methods, installation techniques and architectures, hardware, software, and network management systems.

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
• You must obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance and access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). Failure to do so may result in the withdrawal of an offer or removal. Indicate the level and date of your clearance in your resume.
• 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 A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or pass the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• You must acknowledge in writing that you are accepting an appointment in the DCIPS (excepted service) which does not confer competitive status, prior to appointment.
• 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.
• All Defense Intelligence positions under the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) are in the excepted service by specific statute, 10 U.S.C. 1601. This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status.
• 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 461 - Systems Security Analyst; see Additional Information section.

Qualifications

This position requires one year of information technology related experience in the federal service or private or public sector demonstrating the following four competencies, as defined: Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. In addition to experience demonstrating the four competencies above, your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GG/GS-13) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing duties such as: 1. Provide security-related oversight and guidance regarding secure communication and network operations as the organization's Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) and network security expert. 2. Ensure that vulnerability scans are run correctly and system patches applied to all assigned assets in accordance with the organization's policy, and develop plan of actions and milestones documents to capture all open vulnerabilities, impact, expected schedule and tasks required for resolution. 3. Review audit logs for various network devices and verify that backups are being performed and catalogued according to policy. 4. Maintain accounts in various Information Assurance tracking databases to ensure that information is current/in good standing. 5. Prepare written reports and impact briefs to leadership on current and new technology relating to information assurance and/or network administration. 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/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/classifying-general-schedule-positions/standards/2200/gs2200a.pdf https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/

Education

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Contacts

• Address HOPPER GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS CENTER 4251 Suitland Road Southeast Washington, DC 20020 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]