IT Specialist

Naval Air Systems Command • China Lake, CA

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About The Position

This public notice flyer announces anticipated vacancies through the Direct-Hire Authority (DHA) for STRL Mission Support. Applications are not accepted through the flyer; interested applicants must follow the directions in its “How to Apply” section. The flyer may or may not result in vacancies being filled, and applicants will not receive Notice of Result letters.

The IT Specialist plans and executes work under general direction from program leadership, exercising independent judgment. The role oversees the day-to-day technical operation, maintenance, and security of the program’s IT architecture and cybersecurity strategies, and recommends solutions to technical or organizational challenges. The incumbent communicates continuously with team members and leadership, identifies risks and concerns early, and directs and mentors a multidisciplinary team. The role coordinates team assignments according to program priorities, works with other teams to capture requirements and deliver products on schedule, and promotes security awareness and sound security principles in organizational goals.

This is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work role code 802, at the Advanced proficiency level. The incumbent must obtain and maintain qualifications required by DoDM 8140.03 and Department of the Navy policies. The role may require travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations, including remote or isolated sites, and extended travel on military or commercial aircraft. An interim and/or final security clearance is required before entering on duty and must be maintained.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New Department of the Navy employees must pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must obtain and maintain Advanced-level qualifications for Cyberspace Workforce work role code 802 under DoDM 8140.03 and Department of the Navy policies.
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test, including marijuana testing, and is subject to random testing.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty.
• Must be able to travel from the normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS locations, potentially including remote or isolated sites, and travel for extended periods on military and commercial aircraft.
• At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the DS-04 (GS-11/12) grade level or pay band in federal service, or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
• Specialized experience must include understanding security policies, practices, and procedures related to cyber, traditional, personnel, and special access program security, and classification standards.
• Specialized experience must include deriving IT requirements; planning and executing IT deployments and support; writing a System Security Plan; reviewing IT and cybersecurity System Concept of Operation documents; and working a Plan of Action & Milestones for a Special Access Program.
• Specialized experience must include knowledge and application of project management principles using cloud, server, and desktop-based tools.
• Specialized experience must include knowledge of Agile methodologies and tools for connected or disconnected environments.
• Specialized experience must include managing Information Assurance Vulnerability Management and applying Security Technical Implementation Guide-defined boundaries.
• Specialized experience must include direct experience with RMF policy, processes, and tools, and working within JSIG programs as a System Administrator.
• Specialized experience must include implementing and supporting RMF as applied within the Intelligence Community and/or Special Access Programs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute work under general direction from program leadership while exercising independent judgment.
• Oversee day-to-day technical operations, maintenance, and security of the program’s IT architecture and cybersecurity strategies.
• Recommend solutions to program leadership regarding technical and organizational challenges.
• Maintain clear and continuous communication with team members and leadership, identifying risks or concerns early.
• Direct and mentor a multidisciplinary team specializing in configuration and data management, facilities management, network administration, system administration, information security, COMSEC, and high-performance computational engineering.
• Plan, prioritize, and coordinate team work assignments based on program priorities.
• Collaborate with other teams to ensure requirements are accurately captured and products are delivered on schedule.
• Promote security awareness among management and ensure sound security principles are reflected in organizational visions and goals.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• Certain incentives, such as recruitment, relocation, or student loan repayment, may be authorized for eligible selectees.
• A relocation incentive may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

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