IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)

Summary You will serve as a Command Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) in the Corporate Operations Department, Information Technology Division of NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER, located in Port Hueneme, CA. Responsibilities You will serve as the principal advisor and point of contact for all Cyber Security (CS) matters with responsibility for planning, developing, and implementing the Naval Surface Warfare Center Port Hueneme Division (NSWCPHD) Command CS program. You will serve as the functional authority for all matters pertaining to the planning and formulation of Cyber Security program concepts, policy, techniques, procedures, instructions, certifications, standards, and criteria. You will serve as the NSWCPHD focal point for computer security incident reporting and response. You will monitor Local Registration Authority (LRA) and Trusted Agent (TA) implementation for server Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) digital certificates and individuals. You will be responsible for development and maintenance of the activity's CS program, and plans and defines command policy and objectives relative to all aspects of cyber security. You will conduct internal review of operations within the CS environment to ensure compliance with computer security requirements and initiate action to mitigate noncompliance conditions. You will plan work, set priorities, accomplish objectives, and meet deadlines leading a diverse team focused on cyber security for multiple networks. You will track and report incidents, as well as any suspicious network activities identified via monitoring of information security logs. You will monitor Local Registration Authority (LRA) and Trusted Agent (TA) implementation for server Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) digital certificates and individuals. You will plan, conduct, and evaluate cyber security risk assessments and ensure that these assessments are performed and reviewed. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NT-05 (GS-13 and GS-14 equivalent) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Leading cybersecurity program analysis by planning and overseeing the investigation of computer security incidents to identify and resolve internal and external vulnerabilities as well as ensure the protection of computer information systems. 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 part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. The NT-06 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to the GS-14 and GS-15. 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 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/ictap/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will receive priority consideration at the Full Performance Level (FPL) and if determined to be Best Qualified at the FPL, and selected, must be placed at the FPL. A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. 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. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.