INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (NETWORK) with Security Clearance

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Job description

Duties You will report directly to the Deputy Operations Officer of the CPT to which assigned, but directly deal with several other O-4/5's and GG-13/14's, with regard to MARFORCYBER and CPT equities. You will use your experience with internet/network technologies and designs, networking protocols and computer audit techniques/tools applied on DoD Information Networks (DoDIN) You will provide expert input for current software and methodologies for active defense and system hardening. You will demonstrate proficiency in the use of Network construction, topology, and Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) networking protocols. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a US Citizen. Must be determined suitable for federal employment. Must participate in the direct deposit pay program. New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Must possess and maintain a TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance and obtain and maintain NSA badging for NIPR/SIPR/NSANet accounts. Failure to possess and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. A Counterintelligence Polygraph is required and a non-disclosure agreement must be signed. This is a Drug Testing Designated Position (TDP). A pre-employment drug test is required, and the position is subject to random drug testing. The incumbent must also attain and maintain a DoDI 8570.01-M certification of at least IAM-II, within 12 months of assignment. The incumbent may be required to perform occasional travel (50% or less) which may involve the use of commercial and/or government aircraft. You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases. This position has been designated as a Cyber Workforce position in the DOD Cyber Workforce Framework role of 441 - NETWORK OPERATIONS SPECIALIST proficiency level ADVANCED. This position is not telework eligible. Qualifications 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 past 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. (1) Assessing cyber security plans; bolstering cyber defenses; performing cyber threat emulation; assessing intelligence; assessing malware analysis. (2) Evaluating, defining, designing, and redesigning IT architectures and infrastructures, including policies and processes for ensuring the security and integrity of data networks. (3) Analyze and define security requirements for wireless applications and structure, including vulnerabilities in various types of wireless applications. 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: 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 At a minimum, all CES employees in the Professional Work Category require a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Some groups in this ctegory, however, may have a positive education requirement that cannot be replaced with experience, such as a requirement for a particular type or level of an academic degree. Additional information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. 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. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. 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: . Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below. JOB SUMMARY: A component of the cyber mission force and part of the Friendly Cyber Defense Forces (FCDF), the Cyber Protection Team (CPT) is to be employed to provide advanced mission defense capabilities in support of USCYBERCOM, or supported Unified Combatant Command (CCMD)/Service, direction and under CDRUSCYBERCOM authorities. A CPT's area of operations is the DOD cyberspace supporting a commander's mission, not the individual network enclaves or systems themselves. There are three primary operational effects achieved through CPT employment: active defense of cyber key terrain, operationally linked to aggressive counter-cyber threat actions (active maneuver defense); improvement of an organization's overall mission security posture (operational preparation of the environment); and reinforcement of organic network defenders during a cyber event (cyberspace defense). The incumbent reports directly to the Deputy Operations Officer of the CPT to which assigned, but directly deals with several other O-4/5's and GG-13/14's, with regard to MARFORCYBER and CPT equities. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. 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. As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation. If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies. A complete resume is required. Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications. The following information should be provided in your resume, but it is acceptable to provide elsewhere in your application package: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week, and pay plan, series and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience. TIP: A good way to ensur

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