Information Technology Specialist

Naval Intelligence Activity • National Maritime Intelligence Center, MD

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About The Position

You will serve as a GG-2210-13 Information Technology Specialist at the Office of Naval Intelligence in the Partnerships and Capabilities Directorate (N3), as a System Testing and Evaluation Specialist. You will plan, coordinate, and execute developmental, operational, and interoperability testing of systems and networked capabilities. The role includes evaluating systems against specifications and requirements, analyzing and reporting test results, and conducting periodic performance assessments to determine whether information technology activities, processes, or components are achieving desired results.

You will install and maintain network infrastructure device operating system software, including IOS and firmware, on multiple classified networks, including Special Access Program (SAP) and Controlled Access Program (CAP) networks. You will also apply and maintain knowledge of operating systems and associated applications, including Microsoft Windows, Linux, geospatial-based software, and graphical and audio/video support.

The position requires one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, including experience in systems administration, network operations, or systems test and evaluation; planning and executing testing; developing and implementing test plans and data requirements; installing and maintaining network infrastructure software; using virtualization platforms; applying scripting to automate administrative or testing functions; and maintaining auditable security documentation and chain-of-custody requirements. The incumbent must obtain and maintain DoD Cyber Workforce Framework qualifications for work role 671 at the Intermediate proficiency level, including foundational and residential qualifications, and complete documented continuous professional development.

This is a Department of Defense civilian intelligence position in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status. The position requires a Top Secret security clearance and access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), a pre-employment drug test and random testing, and periodic polygraph examinations. A two-year DCIPS trial period may be required.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
• Obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance and access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• Successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and be subject to random drug testing.
• Undergo periodic polygraph examinations.
• Have one year of information technology-related experience demonstrating attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving.
• Have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GG/GS-12 level or pay band, such as systems administration, network operations, or systems test and evaluation.
• Have experience planning and executing developmental, operational, and interoperability testing.
• Have experience developing and implementing test plans and data requirements to analyze test results against specifications and requirements.
• Have experience installing and maintaining network infrastructure operating system software and supporting Windows and Linux operating environments.
• Have experience using virtualization platforms such as VMware and Hyper-V.
• Have experience applying PowerShell or Python to automate administration or testing functions.
• Have experience maintaining auditable security documentation and chain-of-custody requirements.
• Obtain foundational qualification within nine months and residential qualification within 12 months of appointment for DoD Cyber Workforce Framework work role 671 at Intermediate proficiency, and maintain the qualifications.
• Complete and document at least 20 hours annually of Cyber Workforce-related continuous professional development in a current individual development plan after obtaining the foundational and residential qualifications.
• Acknowledge responsibilities in writing via command designation letter.
• Participate in the direct deposit pay program and complete required Department of the Navy employment verification procedures.
• Acknowledge in writing acceptance of a DCIPS excepted-service appointment that does not confer competitive status.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Meet any applicable retired military member appointment restrictions within 180 days following retirement.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and execute system tests to evaluate results against specifications and requirements, and analyze and report test results.
• Install and maintain network infrastructure device operating system software, such as IOS and firmware, on multiple classified networks, including SAP and CAP networks.
• Apply and maintain knowledge of operating systems and associated applications, including Microsoft Windows, Linux, geospatial-based software, and graphical and audio/video support.
• Develop test plans addressing specifications and requirements.
• Track and oversee multiple systems under evaluation to determine compliance with defined specifications and requirements.
• Perform developmental testing on systems under development and interoperability testing on systems exchanging electronic information with other systems.
• Analyze software, hardware, and interoperability testing results.
• Conduct periodic performance assessments to ensure information technology activities, processes, or components are achieving desired results.
• Obtain and maintain required DoD Cyber Workforce Framework qualifications and complete documented continuous professional development.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility and benefits depend on position type.
• Recruitment incentives may be authorized for eligible new hires, subject to funding and policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed