Summary You will serve as an IT SPECIALIST in the C4I Systems Division (N6), Cyber Security Branch (N62) of COMMANDER UNDERSEA SURVEILLANCE. Responsibilities You will ensure that users comply with the INFOSEC program requirements and procedures. You will implement, enforce and update COMUNDERSEASURV’s policies and procedures consistent with cyber security directives, laws, and guidelines. You will ensure information system reliability and accessibility, to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks and data. You will develop systems security contingency plans, disaster recovery procedures and continuity of operations plans. You will conduct risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risks and protection needs. You will conduct system security evaluations, audits and reviews and assesses security events to determine impact and implements corrective actions. You will ensure the immediate mitigation, documentation, investigation, and reporting of all system security incidents until they are resolved. You will monitor networks for malicious activity and take corrective action, provide design changes to improve security and eliminate risks, scan networks and systems for vulnerabilities, analyze results, and advise on how to correct deficiencies. You will assist in the preparation and execution of Cyber Command Readiness Inspections (CCRI), CYBER-1 Readiness Inspection and other cyber security related inspections and reports. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must 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 employing cyber security principles and practices to manage (e.g., plan, implement, coordinate, monitor) information technology (IT) security defense strategies designed to protect IT infrastructure; applying systems security certification and accreditation requirements and processes to identify vulnerabilities, risks and protection needs for networks, systems, and platforms. 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. Education Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. 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. 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. During the application process you will have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf 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/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. COMPACFLT EEO Program Public URL: https://www.cpf.navy.mil/About-Us/Organization/Total-Fleet-Force-Manpower-Personnel/Equal-Employment-Opportunity-Program/