INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)

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• You will participate in the analysis and investigation, regarding computer crimes and forensic data recover matters.
• You will plan and coordinate all aspects of digital forensics evidence seizure, acquisition, examination, storage, preservation, analysis, and reporting.
• You will make recommendations on implementing and modifying current IT systems and policies.
• You will implement software and hardware solutions developed or acquired by NCIS Cyber Department in support of operations and investigations.

Requirements Help 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 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.
• You must acknowledge in writing that you are accepting an appointment in the 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.
• 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 A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test.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.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification within 6 months of appointment.
• Attendance to the Department of War Computer Investigations Training Academy's Digital Forensic Examiner Certification Program is manadatory.
• 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to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time., A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

GS-12 I have one year of information technology 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. Experience demonstrating this competency include identifying and following detailed, established processes to troubleshoot and resolve issues. Solutions to problems are thoroughly documented and made available to others to resolve similar issues.

2. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services that your work unit produces, including individuals who work in the agency, other agencies) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available services; is committed to providing quality products and services. In addition, works closely with other units within the organization to identify and accomplish mutual objectives.

3. 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. This includes working in a collaborative and professional manner. Includes the ability to clearly explain complex technical issues in a manner understandable to non-technical personnel.

4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Works individually or with a team to generate and implement possible solutions.

In addition to my experience demonstrating the four competencies above, I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-11 or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector: evaluating, implementing, and disseminating digital and multimedia forensics tools and procedures; collecting, analyzing and presenting computer-related evidence in support of cyber incident; AND providing technical assistance on digital evidence matters to appropriate personnel., I have one year of information technology 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. Experience demonstrating this competency include identifying and following detailed, established processes to troubleshoot and resolve issues. Solutions to problems are thoroughly documented and made available to others to resolve similar issues.

2. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services that your work unit produces, including individuals who work in the agency, other agencies) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available services; is committed to providing quality products and services. In addition, works closely with other units within the organization to identify and accomplish mutual objectives.

3. 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. This includes working in a collaborative and professional manner. Includes the ability to clearly explain complex technical issues in a manner understandable to non-technical personnel.

4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Works individually or with a team to generate and implement possible solutions.

In addition to my experience demonstrating the four competencies above, I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-09 or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector: assisting with evaluating, implementing, and disseminating digital and multimedia forensics tools and procedures; assisting with collecting, analyzing and presenting computer-related evidence in support of cyber incident., GS-11: Applicants that do not meet the specialized experience may qualify with education or a combination of experience and education as listed below. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work:

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree