INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC/NETWORK)

• You will manage all facets of the COMSEC program, developing and enforcing local policies for the handling, storage, and accountability of all cryptographic materials to ensure compliance.
• You will audit and conduct official security inspections of COMSEC accounts, prepare formal reports on findings, and direct corrective actions.
• You will conduct comprehensive technical risk assessments on new and existing systems using automated tools and manual reviews.
• You will develop and manage the command’s security awareness and training program to ensure all personnel understand and adhere to security policies.
• You will define and maintain the network architecture, design, configure, install, and optimize core network devices, including routers, switches, and firewalls.
• You will manage the complete life cycle of IT and communications equipment for the ICP, ensuring all systems are configured and tested for rapid deployment during exercises or real-world incidents., A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

• 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
• 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 is a bargaining unit position.
• 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.
• This is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work role code COMSEC Manager, proficiency level Intermediate the incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
• 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.

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Managing the lifecycle of networked systems and design, configure, and optimize core network devices to ensure reliable and secure voice, data, and video services.

Examples of qualifying experience may include managing command’s or unit’s COMSEC programs, overseeing all KMI generated cryptographic material, conducting required audits, and leading incident investigations, to implementing a multilayered INFOSEC program that protects system confidentiality, integrity, and availability in accordance with DoD and NIST requirements. Your experience must reflect skill in the following areas: attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving.

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.

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

This announcement uses the Defense Industrial Base, Major Range and Test Facilities direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.

A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.

This position may be subject to random counterintelligence polygraphs, per OPNAVINST 5510.165.

This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee’s inability to successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or final job offer being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a “Drug Test Statement of Understanding” if you are selected for this position.

Several vacancies may be filled.