IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC/APPSW) Job at Naval Sea Systems Command in

Summary You will serve as an IT Specialist (INFOSEC/APPSW) in the Cybersecure Hull Mechanical & Electrical (HM&E) Control Systems and Networks Department; HM&E Cybersecurity, Monitoring & Information Systems Division; HM&E Data Acquisition & Information Systems Branch (Code 533) of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division. (NSWC PHILA DIV). Responsibilities You will perform system-level Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) functions and/or roles for Code 533. You will maintain operational security posture to ensure information systems (IS) security policies, standards and procedures are established and followed. You will implement weekly and event driven virus definition updates, IAVA compliance, vulnerability scanning, remediation and DISA STIGs. You will perform vulnerability/risk assessment analysis to support Assessment and Authorization. You will provide Configuration Management (CM) for information system security software, hardware and firmware. You will develop documentation to confirm compliance, including scans, checklists, POAMs and other supporting documentation to obtain and maintain accreditation. You will manage changes to systems and assess the security impact of those changes. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Applying cybersecurity principles to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of IT systems, networks, or data. Your experience must reflect skill in the following areas: 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 Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have the option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. This position is eligible for situational telework at the discretion of management.