You will serve as a IT SPECIALIST (SYSADMIN) in the CYBERSECURITY ENGINEERING Branch (D44) in the CYBERSECURITY AND SOFTWARE ENGINEERING Division (D40) in the DIGITAL ENGINEERING Department (D00) of NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER, Port Hueneme Division, Port Hueneme, California.

Duties

You will analyze, manage, or perform the work to plan, design, develop, acquire, document, test, implement, integrate, maintain or modify computer software, hardware, or network systems, You will sustain compliance with applicable DON Cybersecurity policy, You will serve as the NSWC PHD technical representative at land based system integration and test facilities, contractor facilities, aboard ship, and Department of Defense organizations, You will consult with customers to identify and specify hardware and software requirements, and develop and analyze system computer requirements, You will determine and design computer hardware and software in support of systems architecture, writing and maintaining documentation, You will manage the installation and integration of computer patches, updates and enhancements, You will develop and maintain computer software, hardware, and network configuration management by tracking and problem and resolution databases, You will investigate, diagnose, and resolve computer software, hardware, and network problems in response to customer reported incidents, You will maintain systems configuration through formal documentation and process control, maintaining documented history of software changes and their effect on functionality, design, and Interfaces, You will validate development, test and production of computer program or hardware processes through data analysis and process supervision in accordance with documented procedures, to assure software and systems quality and functionality, You will assist in the information securing, monitoring, and documentation of weapon and combat systems, providing Cybersecurity solutions to support the Command and Fleet mission in accordance with applicable guidance.

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
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• 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 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.
• 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.
• This is a Bargaining Unit position.
• 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.
• MSP/PPP applicants must currently hold the required security clearance.

Qualifications

For the GS-12: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector applying Information Technology (IT) principles to design, develop, test, integrate, or maintain software, hardware, or network systems while maintaining compliance with Cybersecurity policies in support of Naval combat or weapon system applications on land or afloat. For the GS-11: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-9 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector applying Information Technology (IT) principles to test, or maintain software, hardware, or network systems or applications to support maintaining organizational adherence to established Information Technology (IT) cybersecurity compliance initiatives. You must also demonstrate 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

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify (GS-11 level only) with the following education:

-Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree from an accredited or pre-accredited institution in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management.
OR
-Completed 3 full years (54 hours) of progressively higher graduate level education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree from an accredited or pre-accredited institution in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management; or, graduate education that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks.

Transcripts must be attached to demonstrate your education.

Contacts

• Address NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER 4363 Missile Way Port Hueneme, CA 93043 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]