IT Specialist (Infosec)

NAVWARSYSCOM • San Diego, CA

13h

About The Position

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The position is assigned within Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) Mission Systems and provides cybersecurity assessment support for Navy IT systems. The specialist works across Navy, cross-SYSCOM, PAE Mission Systems, and Project Management Offices, collaborating with assessment stakeholders throughout the system life cycle. The work includes applying systems engineering concepts in engineering and operational environments, evaluating technical risks and system capabilities and limitations, and supporting cybersecurity certification and risk assessment activities.

This is a Cyberspace Workforce position with the work role code Information Systems Security Developer at the Intermediate proficiency level. The incumbent must obtain and maintain qualifications under DoDM 8140.03 and Department of the Navy policies. The position is also covered by the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA), requiring certification in the assigned functional area and tier, as well as Continuous Learning points, within established timeframes.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check if a new employee to the Department of the Navy.
• Must comply with applicable restrictions on appointing retired military members within 180 days of retirement to a civilian DoD position.
• 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 on duty; failure to maintain the required clearance may result in withdrawal of an offer or removal.
• Must be able to travel from the normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS locations, potentially including remote or isolated sites, and travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
• Must complete training and obtain and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
• Must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or NO-02 pay band in federal service, or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
• Specialized experience must include integrating cybersecurity and systems engineering processes; performing engineering analysis and reviewing and/or validating object quality evidence; and supporting certification or cybersecurity risk assessments at the systems and enclave level.
• Experience must demonstrate attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving.
• Must obtain and maintain the required Information Systems Security Developer workforce qualifications at the Intermediate proficiency level.
• Must meet DAWIA certification requirements for the assigned functional area and tier and earn required Continuous Learning points within established timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, coordinating, and executing cybersecurity assessment processes for Navy IT systems.
• Provide cybersecurity assessment support and guidance throughout the system life cycle, collaborating with assessment stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including PAE MS, OPNAV, NAVIFOR, FCC, NAVAIR, NAVSEA, NAVFAC, and NAVSUP.
• Apply systems engineering theories, principles, practical concepts, processes, and systems in engineering and operational environments.
• Analyze technical risks and system capabilities and limitations relating to functionality, reliability, failure analysis, quality assurance, maintainability, and affordability for systems, systems of systems, and mission threads.
• Provide technical and non-technical system security assessments to support cybersecurity certifications and risk assessments.
• Verify the selection, prioritization, and gradation of critical components in consideration of technical and mission needs for Navy IT systems.
• Support development and implementation of proficiency standards and expectations for the Navy Cybersecurity certification workforce.
• Obtain and maintain required DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce qualifications and Department of the Navy qualifications.
• Meet DAWIA certification and Continuous Learning point requirements within established timeframes.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package; the specific benefits offered depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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