IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)

Summary 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. Responsibilities You will serve as an IT Specialist (INFOSEC) in the Cyber Security Division Two (N00SM32), Security Office-Security Manger at Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station Atlantic (NCTAMS LANT). You will serve as the Splunk Security administrator analyst and Cyber Compliance auditor. You will be responsible for system administration and Splunk applications product and function at an expert level. You will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and execution of the Splunk installations and upgrades, assisting with the coordination of Authorized Service Interruptions Advisories in accordance with local policy. You will be responsible for the application of cybersecurity principles, policies and procedures to ensure information systems reliability and accessibility to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks, ad data. You will perform risk assessment analysis for hardware, software, data communications and design countermeasures in support of proposed or current operational systems. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. 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: Conducting system security evaluations, audits, and reviews that encompass both logical/automated capabilities as well as manual checks and reviews. 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: Providing technical support in the resolution of Splunk application or system technical issues, maintenance planning, and execution under current software versions. 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 advice and guidance in implementing IT security policies and procedures in the development and operation of network systems. 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: Conducting analyses and recommending solutions to complex issues and mitigate risks such as installing security patches, running anti-virus or other utilities. In addition to my experience demonstrating the four competencies above, I have qualifying experience such as: -Experience utilizing system administration and Splunk applications to operate, maintain, monitor, analyze, and develop dashboards and reports collected from various Windows and UNIX/Linux operating systems log files. -Experience performing day-to-day system administration of Splunk server. -Experience performing operating system patches and updates to servers, client workstations, and Structured Query Language (SQL) database applications. -Experience developing backup procedures and recovery system in the event of hardware and software failure. This position is within the Work Category PROFESSIONAL at Work Level FULL PERFORMANCE, Series and Grade GG-2210-12. 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. 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. 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: This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status. In accordance with DoDI 1400.25, Volume 3005, Section 3.15, all employees newly appointed to a CES position will serve a 3-year probationary period. Permanent and term employees currently serving in a probationary period in the competitive service or a probationary or trial period in the excepted service will complete the period as prescribed in their original conditions of employment in the new CES position if they transfer without a break in service or are promoted, demoted, or reassigned to a CES position. This position is a DoD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system position in the Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C. 1599f. The Cyber Interagency Transfer Authority (CITA) permits movement of CES employees appointed under Section 1599f of Title 10 U.S.C. and excepted service employees appointed under Schedule A, Section 213.3106(b)(11) of Title 5 CFR, into cyber workforce positions in the competitive service and movement of competitive service employees into DoD Cyber Workforce positions within the Military Departments and Defense Agencies.

Created: 2024-11-05