Information Technology Specialist (Infosec)

Job summary

You will serve as an INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC) in the CNREURAFCENT of NAVAL SUPPORT FACILITY POLAND Redzikowo, Poland or Deveselu, Romania.

Major duties

You will be responsible for proper integration and oversight of all IP based AT/FP systems throughout the installation to ensure all DoD and Navy requirements for force protection are met from a technological standpoint. You will act as a consultant for all new IT systems being deployed in the installation and to ensure correct integration into the network security architecture. You will identify system and program capacities to support the operational staff which includes program managers, project managers, system administrators, developers, and programmers. You will participate in on-site surveys to determine status of security services provided by the Cybersecurity/IA architecture, including physical access controls, fall within prescribed standards. You will ensure that Cybersecurity/IA security is provided for and implemented throughout the lifecycle of an information system, form the design phase through the disposal phase.

Qualification

Your resume must demonstrate at least 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. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency includes: Ensures completeness of preparations of Information Assurance inspections, assessments, and assist visits. 2. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency includes: Evaluating new user access requests to determine the proper level of access to information technology systems. 3. Oral Communication - 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. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency includes: Conducting Information Assurance training and briefings for system users. 4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency includes: Identify and minimize risk associated with Information Management and IT system vulnerabilities. In addition to the experience demonstrating the four competencies above, you must have one year of specialized experience in the federal service or equivalent in the private or public sector: 1) Supporting the development of Information Assurance (IA) documentation for the certification and accreditation of IT systems; 2) Recommending and implementing information assurance and network security policy; 3) Ensuring that new and existing systems and applications meet all IA requirements; 4) Conducting risk and vulnerability assessments; and5) Providing organizational IA customer support by diagnosing system malfunctions and resolving reported problems. Note: This information must be supported in your resume to be considered for this position. 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/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series 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.

Education

No Educational Requirements. Additional Information Cont. PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ If you are a dual citizen, please identify the countries of citizenship. The NATO Status of Forces Agreement prohibits employment in the U.S. Civilian Component in a host nation of any person who holds dual citizenship of the U.S. and the host nation. For example: A person who holds both Italian and U.S. citizenship may not be employed in the U.S. Civilian Component in Italy; however, that person is not prohibited by the NATO Status of Forces Agreement from employment in the U.S. civilian Component in another NATO host nation of which (s)he does not hold citizenship. Conditions of Employment Cont. 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. For Romania and Poland duty stations, this position is emergency-essential (E-E). It is considered essential to support Navy's mobilization and wartime mission. In the event of a crisis situation, the incumbent, must continue to perform the E-E duties until relieved by proper authority. The incumbent may be required to take part in readiness exercises and to accompany deployed forces. this position cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization to function effectively; therefore, the position is designated "key", which required the incumbent to be exempt from military recall status. Failure to remain in this position or to deploy as directed can result in separation for the efficiency of the Federal Service (5 USC 752). Incumbent must meet and maintain requirements specified on the OF 178, Certificate of Medical Examination, for position at overseas/ deployed location and receive immunizations appropriate to those locations, and must execute DD Form 2365, DoD Civilian Employee Overseas Emergency Essential Position Agreement. This position has been designated as a Cyberspace Workforce position in the DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) with primary work role of Information Systems Security Manager (722) proficiency level Intermediate and secondary work role of Cyber Policy and Strategy Planner (752) proficiency level Intermediate and, as a condition of employment, the incumbent of the position is required to obtain and maintain qualification in accordance with DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Management Program, February 15, 2023 and supporting Department of Navy policies. This designation requires the incumbent to: 1. Obtain the foundational qualification within nine months and the residential qualification within 12 months of appointment and maintain those credentials as described in DoDM 8140.03 for DCWF role of 722 - Information Systems Security Manager and 752-Cyber Policy and Strategy Planner proficiency level Intermediary. For more information, please review DoDM 8140.03 and supporting DON policies. 2. Participate in continuous professional development program as described in DoDM 8140.03. An annual 20 hour minimum of Cyber Workforce related continuous professional development must be documented and completed in a current individual development plan signed by both the employee and supervisor. Continuous professional development begins in the fiscal year after the employee has obtained both foundational and residential qualification requirements. 3. Acknowledge responsibilities in writing via command designation letter. 4. Failure to meet a condition of employment may result in disciplinary and/or adverse action up to removal from federal service. Work Environment: The work is performed in a typical office setting with visits to various other buildings or offices to support projects. The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions. This position may require the employee to occasionally travel away from the normal duty station. The employee must be willing and able to travel on military or commercial aircraft. The employee may be required to work overtime. The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/ or holidays. US citizenship is required, and employee must be eligible for TOP SECRET security clearance based on a favorably adjudicated SSBI investigation. Must possess, or obtain within 6 months of assignment to position, IAM Level I Certification. Position be include in Information Assurance Work Force (IAWF).

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. The USA Hire Assessments includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. 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.