Security Specialist

Duties

• You will analyze, contribute and provide feedback to the Commanding Officer and supervisor regarding areas of responsibilities.
• You will assist in preparing and conducting semi-annual and special occasion communications security (COMSEC) account inventories, KMI spot-checks, and bi-annual Intermediate Superior In Command (ISIC) inspections.
• You will respond and provide customer service support to data-calls, messages, directives, record messages, and service requests via phone, email, websites, messaging systems, and/or walk-in inquiries.
• You will ensure safe and secure handling and accountability of cryptographic material and electronic key equipment is performed at all times.
• You will provide solutions to improve services to users and user's organizations via policies, training and other instructions.
• You will support a wide spectrum of resources for worldwide messaging systems and facilities that fall under the cognizance of the organization, including the methodologies, standards, and technologies supporting electronic key/network operations.
• You will prepare Cryptographic Validation Request Forms, Destruction Reports, Inventory Reports, Incident Reports and other documents pertaining to security.

• 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 A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or pass the test.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 may require a 2-year DCIPS trial period.
• This position may require a polygraph examination.
• PPP applicants must currently hold the required security clearance.
• 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 is a Mission Essential position. You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision.
• This is a Cyberspace Workforce position, Work Role Code (723 - COMSEC Manager) - Proficiency Level (Advanced), the incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and DoN policies.
• This is a Security Professional Educational Development (SPeD) position and requires DoD certification. Selectee must obtain/maintain certification within prescribed time frames. Certification(s) required are listed in Additional Information section.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS/GG-09) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing the following duties:

• Lead, prepare for, and conduct semi-annual/special communications security (COMSEC) account inventories, KMI spot-checks, and bi-annual inspections.
• Drafting critical security documents, including Cryptographic Validation Requests, destruction reports, inventory ledgers, and…