Dam Neck Activity Information Systems Security Officer (Isso)

Job summary

You will serve as a DAM NECK ACTIVITY INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY OFFICER (ISSO) in the Information Technology, Corporate Operations Division of NAVSURFWARCENACT DAM NECK VA. The Secretary of Defense has ordered a department-wide hiring freeze subject to certain limited exceptions. This position is subject to the DoD hiring freeze. Offers of employment related to this vacancy announcement will not be executed until the position has an approved exemption.

Major duties

You will oversee and review all cybersecurity and related certifications to ensure all cyber workforce members have the requisite certifications and other credentials. You will manage and validate cyber workforce readiness assessing the status of positions identified and filled with qualified personnel. You will prepare and lead efforts to prepare for inspections, evaluations, and audits of cybersecurity workforce. You will oversee the security posture for one or more systems throughout the entire lifecycle. You will provide continuous monitoring through scheduled audits, controls testing, and audit reviews and escalate issues as needed. You will oversee the implementation of Information Technology (IT) security controls and security authorization documents and ensure the system is compliant with mandated security policies and requirements. You will provide technical recommendations for all Risk Assessments and Vulnerability Assessments conducted for the system or site. You will provide security analysis of IT activities to ensure that appropriate security measures are in place and being enforced. You will coordinate scanning or other penetration testing activities that might occur at or traverse the system’s infrastructure as part of a Security Control Assessment (SCA). You will promote IT security awareness information to the user community by validating the user community is completing their annual training. You will oversee and maintain regulatory requirements and participate on the Configuration Control Board (CCB) by reviewing changes for security implications and security applications.

Qualification

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower pay band NT-04 (GS-11/12 equivalency) in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector applying Information Technology (IT) security principles, cybersecurity principles, or cyber workforce policies to monitor and evaluate compliance with cybersecurity requirements. Examples of qualifying experience may include: applying knowledge of cybersecurity principles, threats, and vulnerabilities to ensure compliance with security policies and requirements; planning and executing IT audits and security reviews; leading computer security incidents efforts to resolution; providing expertise in cybersecurity workforce management. 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: 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 application package, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: Accountability Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: USA Hire and Structured Interview. 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.