IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)
What you'd do
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Major duties
You will serve as an IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC) in the OPERATIONS DIRECTORATE (N3) at NAVY CYBER DEFENSE OPERATIONS COMMAND (NCDOC). You will manage and maintain Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO) mission requirements for defense of all Navy networks and across all Navy commands. You develop and manage processes and procedures to identify, analyze, isolate, eradicate and report advanced cyber threats. You will develop defensive tactics, invest in capabilities to counter threats, and oversee technological integration of new capabilities. You will provide expert analysis of internal analyst actions to identify capability and procedural shortfalls. You will perform countermeasure development using information gathered from a variety of sources. You will recommend modifications and adjustments of the security architecture based on the system environment. You will provide subject matter expertise in advanced network and endpoint attack analysis, execution of network defensive operations and adversarial attack processes. You will coordinate with cyber defense staff and analysts to validate tasks and capabilities to ensure that tools and equipment meet needs.
What you need to qualify
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 analyzing cybersecurity reports and products required to identify relevant information, trends, or evolving threats. 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 discussing capabilities and resources to both government and private industry personnel. 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 communicating complex information, concepts, or ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences. 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 performing security reviews and identifying security gaps in security architecture resulting in recommendations for inclusion in the risk mitigation strategy. In addition to my experience demonstrating the four competencies above, I have qualifying experience such as: - Experience monitoring, developing and implementing plans, policies, programs, and processes to enhance the value of data and information assets. - Experience developing and managing the enterprise structural framework to align information technology (IT) strategy, plans, and systems with the missions, goals, and processes of an organization. - Experience developing and maintaining technical and operational documentation to support hardware/software lifecycle (installation, operation, change and removal). - Experience utilizing Intrusion Detection System (IDS)/Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) tools and applications to detect host and network-based intrusions. This position is within the Work Category PROFESSIONAL at Work Level FULL PERFORMANCE, 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.
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