Information Technology Specialist; Information Security) Security Clearance

Position: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (INFORMATION SECURITY) with Security Clearance
Location: Patuxent River

Duties
* You will use enhanced knowledge of information systems design in order to evaluate and recommend alternate design approaches to include functional system, ADP equipment, telecommunications facilities, and security requirements.
* You will participate in security status meetings to keep informed of all activities, problems, and issues relevant to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) network security.
* You will coordinate with the Special Security Officer (SSO) for handling, storing, disposing of, and marking classified components, software, and documentation to ensure consistency in implementing Command policy and procedures.
* You will assist with documenting all Information Security vulnerabilities and new threats detected in the network, as well as assisting with protective and corrective measures if a security problem is discovered. 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
* Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
* 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.
* You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
* MSP/PPP applicants must currently hold the required security clearance.
* This is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work role code (722), proficiency level (Basic) the incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies.
* 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 fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
* 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. Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the (GS-09/10) grade level or pay band (DS-03) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: (1) Evaluating and analyzing inherent security features of Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) to ensure the hardware and software security protections are sufficient to safeguard the level of data contained therein; (2) Conducting user training and awareness activities in order to ensure all users of the SCI network are knowledgeable of the required security procedures, along with participating in security status meetings to keep informed of all activities, problems, and issues relevant to SCI network security;

(3) Performing a variety of administrative and technical tasks to the network and related equipment such as ensuring network accounts are open, maintained, and closed to protect the network and its information, as well as assisting with construction and maintenance of classified networks, database management, data backups, and data mining; (4) Coordinating with the Special Security Officer (SSO) for handling, storing, disposing of, and marking of classified components, software, and documentation to ensure consistency in implementing Command policy and procedures;

and (5) Assisting with documenting all information security technical vulnerabilities and new threats detected in the network, as well as assisting with protective and corrective measures if a security problem is discovered. 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: OR .

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…