You will serve as a GG-2210-13 IT Specialist (INFOSEC/PLCYPLN) at US FLEET CYBER COMMAND in Fort Meade, MD. As a Security Control Assessor (SCA), you will be responsible for conducting independent security assessments of information systems, applications, and/or networks to ensure they are compliant with security requirements.

Duties

You will conduct independent security assessments of information systems, applications, and/or networks to ensure they are compliant with security requirements. You will plan and coordinate security assessment activities in accordance with established policies, procedures, and guidelines. You will conduct in-depth reviews of security documentation to identify potential gaps in security controls. You will evaluate, implement, and disseminate information technology security assessment, monitoring, detection, and remediation tools and procedures utilizing standards-based concepts and capabilities. You will conduct vulnerability scans and recognize vulnerabilities in information systems and networks. You will use knowledge of cybersecurity principles used to manage risks related to the use, processing, storage, and transmission of information or data. You will utilize relevant laws, policies, procedures, or governance related to critical infrastructure, Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements and the organization's evaluation and validation requirements.

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 A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or pass the test.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 requires a periodic polygraph examination.
• This position may require a 2-year DCIPS trial period.
• 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 612; 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: 1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. 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-12) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing duties such as: Conduct security testing to include vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security control validation in support of the Risk Management Framework. Work with system owners and security personnel to identify and document security risks and recommend security controls to mitigate those risks. Develop and maintain security assessment plans and report the results of assessments to leadership and the Designated Authorizing Official (DAO). Assess the effectiveness of security controls, perform security reviews to identify gaps in the security architecture, and develop a security risk management plan. Use cybersecurity principles to manage risks related to the use, processing, storage, and transmission of information or data. 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 US FLEET CYBER COMMAND 9800 Savage Rd Fort George Meade, MD 20755 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]