IT Specialist (INFOSEC)

Summary You will serve as an IT Specialist (INFOSEC) assisting Hopper Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) as an ISSM Representative. Duties include but are not limited to assistance with IT matters, technical and otherwise, involving Cybersecurity (CS) of Hopper Enterprise IT. This position is located in Suitland, MD in the HOPPER GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS CENTER. Learn more about this agency Duties You will provide security policy and safeguards to personnel having access to ONI systems. You will attend and participate in Division/ISSM meetings and training sessions. You will seek advice from Hopper ISSM when required on highly complex and controversial program related to IT issues or problems, during the development of new techniques to identify and evaluate findings and satisfy mission requirements. You will provide ISSM support in monthly Authorized Transfer Agent (ATA) actions such as approve and deny requests and sending ATA distribution emails for Quick Media Report (QMR) disposition. You will perform bi-annual ATA requirements through varies communication methods: emailing all "active" Hopper ATA/PU users/supervisors verifying their continued need. You will remove "inactive" users from the QMR ATA list and remove "inactive" users from the ATA JWICS Outlook Distro List. You will utilize DADMS/DITPR-DON to request accounts for ISSOs as necessary and provide systems information (software/device) updates to appropriate personnel. Requirements Conditions of employment 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 A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or pass the test.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. This position requires a periodic polygraph examination. This position may require a 2-year DCIPS trial period requirement. This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time. This position has been designated as a Cyber IT/Cybersecurity Workforce position in specialty area 722 and incumbents of the position are required to comply with the DON Cyber IT/CSWF Program requirements of SECNAV M-5239.2. This position performs a primary cyber work role of Information Systems Security Management (Cyber Operational), 722 per the DoD Cyber Workforce Framework. Incumbent must obtain and maintain training and certifications as outlined in DoD 8570.01-M, Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program. Qualifications Must have one year of IT 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 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 the following duties such as: 1) Conducting interviews with users and generating requirements for new or modified IT systems/services, software and/or hardware; 2) Assisting with managing the Privilege User (PU) and Authorized-to-Operate (ATO) process by ensuring requests are properly submitted and processed in a timely manner; 3) Reviewing security risk alerts, security bulletins, and Information Community Vulnerability Alerts (ICVA) to manage vulnerabilities and improve operational efficiency; 4) Monitoring daily ISSM related database/queues such as Quick Media Requests (QMR) and providing status updates to leadership; 5) Providing guidance and oversight to users in the interpretation and implementation of security policies and procedures in accordance with organizational standards. 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 Additional qualification information can be found from the following DON DCIPS policy website: https://www.secnav.navy.mil/doni/Naval%20Intelligence%20Activity/Chapter%205%20-%20Employment%20and%20Placement.pdf Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information Recruitment incentives may be authorized to eligible new hires. Relocation expenses (i.e. PCS) or relocation incentives as described in 5 USC 5753 may or may not be authorized in accordance with applicable travel regulations, command policy and available command funding. 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. 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 During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) does not apply to Excepted Service positions. 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. All Defense Intelligence positions under the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) are in the excepted service by specific statue, 10 U.S.C. 1601. This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status. For more information on the DCIPS occupational structure click here. For more information about career advancement in DCIPS click here. Expand Hide  additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. 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