You will serve as a GG-2210-13 IT Specialist (INFOSEC/PLCYPLN), ensuring the Certification and Accreditation of Navy Sensitive Compartmented Information networks, IT systems, sites, applications, and networks is in accordance with all applicable directives, policy, and instructions to achieve Authority to Operate. This position is located with US FLEET CYBER COMMAND in Fort Meade, MD.

Duties

You will conduct risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed information systems to identify potential system vulnerabilities and to develop appropriate risk mitigation strategies. You will perform detailed analyses of operating system software and firmware to determine necessary information system safeguards as the NSA Designated Authorizing Official (DAO). You will analyze identified vulnerabilities, weaknesses, and potential shortfalls and ensure designs and proposed alternative patterns of actions are implemented to mitigate risks to Sensitive Compartmented Information networks. You will review system/application System Security Plans, including all appendices, topology diagrams, residual risk statements, compliance checklists during all phases of the certification and accreditation process. You will verify information system security features, auditing, virus detection and disaster recovery on both Intelligence Community/Sensitive Compartmented Information classified and unclassified systems. You will oversee the processing of Certification and Accreditation packages through the full cycle of planning, analysis, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of SSP, policies, procedures, collaboration process, and tools. You will track, monitor, maintain, and support development of all documentation for Certification and Accreditation packages using the NSA data repository and work flow management system/processes.

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 611; 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: 1. Perform detailed analyses of operating system software and firmware to determine necessary information system safeguards. 2. Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments to identify potential system vulnerabilities and review identified vulnerabilities, weaknesses, and potential shortfalls to develop and implement appropriate risk mitigation strategies. 3. Review Intelligence Community /Sensitive Compartmentalized Information system/application System Security Plans during all phases of the Certification and Accreditation process. 4. Verify information system security features, auditing, virus detection, and disaster recovery on both classified and unclassified systems in support of Certification and Accreditation efforts. 5. Implement policies and procedures to ensure information systems reliability and accessibility. 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]