As a Program Specialist - Network Integrity with the Space Communications and Navigation Program (SCaN), Space Operations Mission Directorate, you will serve as an expert across a range of critical functions in support of the Program's Information Technology (IT) and physical security. You will be responsible for ensuring the program meets and adheres to Department of Homeland Security and NASA regulations, policies, and guidelines, and while supporting NASA's Mission Essential Infrastructure.

Duties

Serves as a liaison and collaborates with the Office of Chief Information Officer (OCIO) and Office of Protective Services (OPS) to identify network security problems, variables and unknowns. Presents information regarding network security problems, variables and unknowns to Space Communications and Navigation (SCaN) leadership and external stakeholders. Oversees and evaluates assessments for SCaN networks to advocate for funding, determine vulnerabilities and identify lessons learned for future improvement. Evaluates regulations and requirements provided by external and internal organizations to determine application to mission networks and integration to hardware and software. Provides quality assurance of security documentations and System Security Plans for all SCaN networks for consistency, including updating the SCaN Security Management Plan and the SCaN Common Control Package as needed. Collaborates with internal (OCIO and OPS) and external stakeholders on Cloud Security and Requirements for SCaN networks and review all Interconnection Security Agreements within SCaN portfolio for consistency and mission applicability. Provides guidance and information received from internal and external organizations regarding security outreach/education initiatives for SCaN personnel regarding security requirements, SBU/data protection, and cloud requirements. Identifies risks to the schedule or design that may impact mission network support, devise contingency plans to mitigate risks, and lead troubleshooting efforts, and review risk based decisions and plans of actions. Fosters a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champions NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.

Requirements

• This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• Position subject to pre-employment background security investigation.
• You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• This position may require a one-year probationary period.

Qualifications

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. To qualify for GS-15, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level: Developing and implementing policies, processes, and procedures in response to physical and network security regulations and directives; Applying project management principles and practices to lead space communications programs and projects; and Initiating and overseeing risk and vulnerability assessments, and program evaluation to ensure network integrity and effectiveness. Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job. NASA prohibits the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted tool in drafting application and assessment responses. Please visit https://www.nasa.gov/careers/how-to-apply/#Artificial-Intelligence to review NASA's guidance on the use of AI tools during the application process.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address NASA Headquarters 300 E St SW Washington, DC 20546 US
• Name: NASA Shared Services Contact Center
• Phone: 1-877-677-2123
• Email: [email protected]