IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC/SYSADMIN)

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. You will be an IT Specialist (INFOSEC/SYSADMIN) within the Infrastructure Work Center (N612), Core Systems Division (N61), Communications and Information Systems Department (N6) at Navy Cyber Defense Operations Command (NCDOC). You will serve as a System Administrator responsible for all aspects of the technical operation, administration, system security analysis, and cyber security hardening of NCDOC information systems in support of operation activities. You will conduct compliance and hardening activities such as applying Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG). You will implement and maintain Cybersecurity policies and measures to protect the availability, integrity, authentication, confidentiality and non-repudiation of NCDOC information systems. You will execute application and system security patching in accordance with command policy. You will perform planning and scheduling the installation of new or modified hardware, operating systems, architectures, and applications software. You will manage accounts, network rights, and access to systems and equipment. You will implement security procedures and tools, and develop documentation such as standard operating procedures. You will manage the installation and integration of systems fixes, patches, updates and enhancements. You will ensure information systems are backed up and are restorable/recoverable in the event of failure. 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: Reviewing security testing, identifying any gaps and developing a security risk management plan. 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: Working with system owners to resolve security issues and meet compliance metrics. 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: Providing recommendations to leadership based on cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities. 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: Executing security measures to mitigate risks, resolve vulnerabilities and recommend security changes to systems as needed. In addition to my experience demonstrating the four competencies above, I have qualifying experience such as: • Experience utilizing Windows server and desktop Operating System products and applications, including the various roles, services and features of those products. • Experience applying patch and vulnerability management and remediation of server, desktop and third application products from Microsoft and other vendors. • Experience utilizing and applying Secure Technical Implementation Guides (STIG). • Experience operating assessment tools to identify and remediate vulnerabilities. This position is within the Work Category PROFESSIONAL at Work Level FULL PERFORMANCE, Series and Grade GG-2210-12. 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.