IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)

You will serve as an IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC) in the OPERATIONS DIVISION (NAO2), NAVY AUTHORIZING OFFICIAL DIRECTORATE at U.S. FLEET CYBER COMMAND.

You will perform iterative and in-depth analysis of required or supporting artifacts early in a system’s life cycle to assess the extent to which adequate security protections will be/are built into a system.

You will conduct comprehensive review of the Assessment and Authorization (A/A) package to perform assessment of residual risk.

You will serve as a project lead and define plan of objectives and milestones (POA/M) to achieve stated overall objectives.

You will optimize POA/M's to deconflict assignment of limited subject matter expert (SME) assets and project schedules.

You will identify and assess vulnerabilities, weaknesses, and potential shortfalls in terms of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of IT assets and associated data.

You will collaborate with Authority to Operate (ATO)requesters and other stakeholders as A/A packages are reviewed, analyzed, and iteratively refined.

You will synthesize qualitative and quantitative information derived from a variety of sources and validate products to provide a complete ATO decision package.

You will assess effects associated with the implementation of approved risk management plans on the security and integrity of assigned customers’ IT assets throughout the system life cycle.

You will maintain up-to-date understanding of emerging technologies and operational issues that could affect risk assessment work and workflow process automation.

Applicants must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position.

Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job but will clearly demonstrate experience in the application of the particular competencies or knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Such experience is typically in or directly relates to the work of the position to be filled. You must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below: 1.Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

Examples of experience demonstrating this competency include: Experience performing detailed analysis of software and firmware to determine the adequacy of safeguards proposed by ATO requestors. 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.

Experience demonstrating this competency include: Experience developing guidance materials to address customers' evolving cybersecurity needs. 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.

Examples of experience demonstrating this competency include: Experience facilitating extended discussions and negotiations regarding the technical approach and resource commitment to assure full acceptance of forms. 4.

Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

Examples of experience demonstrating this competency include: Experience advising leadership on the costs and benefits associated with full development and implementation of proposed refinements.

In addition to my experience demonstrating the four competencies above, I have qualifying experience such as: -Experience managing Information Technology (IT) projects, leading small group discussions, and documenting complex technical risk assessment issues. - Experience investigating and evaluating the cybersecurity posture of a portfolio of clients and their IT networks, systems, applications, circuits, and data. -Experience executing all phases of the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) including analytical processes and procedures in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD) instructions and policies. -Experience conducting comprehensive reviews of the Assessment and Authorization (A/A) RMF risk artifacts and performing assessments of residual risk.

This position is within the Work Category PROFESSIONAL at Work Level SENIOR, Series and Grade GG-2210-13.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:https://dodcio.defense.gov/Cyber-Workforce/CES.aspx 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.