IT Cybersecurity Specialist (Custspt)

U.S. Marine Corps • Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

This is a public notice flyer announcing anticipated vacancies; applications are not accepted through the flyer, and there may or may not be vacancies filled. The position diagnoses and resolves customer-reported system incidents, problems, and events; provides technical training; and develops, evaluates, and implements cyber policies and strategy with stakeholders. The incumbent advises cyber management, staff, and users, supports audits of cyber programs and projects, and helps ensure cyber principles and practices align with organizational missions and goals.

This is a Mission Essential position in the Department of Defense Cyber Excepted Service (CES), Professional Work Category, Full Performance Work Level, Series GG-2210-12. The incumbent must obtain and maintain required cyber workforce qualifications and an interim and/or final security clearance. The role may require travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations, including remote or isolated sites, and may involve recall during crises. Compensatory time may be required. The employee must drive a motor vehicle and maintain a valid driver's license.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in direct deposit and successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check if new to the Department of the Navy.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering duty.
• Must obtain and maintain qualifications required by DoDM 8140.03 and Department of the Navy policies for the specified cyberspace workforce role and proficiency level.
• Must have IT-related experience demonstrating the nine stated competencies: attention to detail, customer service, decision making, information management, interpersonal skills, oral communication, problem solving, teamwork, and technical competence.
• Must have directly applicable experience demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed to perform the position's duties, including installing and configuring hardware, software, and peripheral equipment; troubleshooting user system issues; administering system access; monitoring system performance; and developing and evaluating cyber policies with stakeholders.
• Must be able and willing to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods, including travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations and potentially remote or isolated sites.
• Must complete travel training and obtain and maintain a government credit card for travel-related purchases.
• Must drive a motor vehicle and hold a valid driver's license.
• Must ensure continuity of operations and completion of mission-essential tasks; the position is subject to recall during crises, and compensatory time may be required.
• All CES employees in the Professional Work Category require a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, subject to any applicable positive education requirement.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve customer-reported system incidents, problems, and events.
• Develop and deliver technical training to educate others or meet customer needs.
• Establish and maintain communication channels with stakeholders.
• Develop and evaluate existing and proposed policies with stakeholders.
• Serve on agency and interagency policy boards.
• Advocate for adequate funding for cyber training resources, including courses, instructors, and related materials.
• Promote awareness of cyber policy and strategy among management and ensure sound cyber principles are reflected in organizational mission, vision, and goals.
• Interpret, evaluate, and apply applicable laws, statutes, and regulatory documents to policy.
• Assess policy needs and collaborate with stakeholders to develop policies governing cyber activities.
• Define and integrate current and future mission environments.
• Design and integrate a cyber strategy that aligns its vision, mission, and goals with the organization's strategic plan.
• Draft, staff, and publish cyber policy.
• Monitor application of cyber policies, principles, and practices in planning and management services.
• Seek stakeholder consensus on proposed policy changes.
• Provide policy guidance to cyber management, staff, and users.
• Review, conduct, or participate in audits of cyber programs and projects.
• Install and configure hardware, software, and peripheral equipment; troubleshoot user system issues; administer system access; and monitor system performance.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for the employee and family; specific eligibility depends on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level