Job summary

You will serve as a IT Specialist (INFOSEC) in the IT Operations Branch of NAVSURFWARCENACT DAM NECK VA.

Major duties

You will serve as the lead administrator and subject matter expert as well as perform collaborative efforts and tasking with external business partners and other Warfare Center Divisions. You will ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, networks, and data through the planning, analysis, development, implementation, and maintenance of information systems security policies and data protection tools. You will Lead IT systems development projects from design to support, evaluate the effectiveness of installed systems and services, and provide expert feedback and recommendations, and devise solutions. You will make decisions on the development and implement migration strategies including planning for continuity of operations. You will Identify and facilitate the planning and coordination of installation, configuration, maintenance, and upgrade of enterprise management software and related enterprise-level changes to the systems infrastructure. You will design, implement, and maintain a Virtual Computing enterprise environment. You will design and implement Information Security policies and technical capabilities to ensure information systems reliability and accessibility as well as to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data.

Qualification

FOR NT-05 (GS-13/14 equivalent): Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower pay band, NT-04 (GS-11/12 equivalent), or grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: experience applying Information Technology (IT) security principles to monitor and evaluate systems compliance with cybersecurity requirements. Your experience must reflect skill in the following areas: attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving. 1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: Developing, implementing, and coordinating activities designed to ensure, protect, and restore IT systems, services, and capabilities. 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. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: Providing advice and guidance in implementing IT security policies and procedures in the development and operation of network systems. 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. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: Presenting updated plans to the IT security manager for review and approval. 4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: Resolving hardware/software interface and interoperability problems. 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.

Evaluations

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: APPLICATION/SYSTEM REENGINEERING CYBERSECURITY OPERATING SYSTEMS PROBLEM SOLVING WRITTEN COMMUNICATION You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.