it cybersecurity specialist - Norfolk, United States - Immediate Office of the Chief of Naval Operations

Description

Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies through the Certain Competitive Service / Modified Direct Hire Authority.

Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Responsibilities At the GS-09 and GS-11 you will perform developmental duties related to the below as assigned.

At the Full Performance Level (GS-13), you will perform the following: You will serve as a red team operator on the Operational Test and Evaluation Force Red Team (OPTEV-RT), supporting the execution of cooperative vulnerability penetration assessment and adversarial assessments.

You will identify vulnerabilities and conduct exploitation of U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard systems. You will operate the OPTEV-RT toolkit, assess current capabilities, and identify needed improvements.

You will assist in the development of cyber test plans and interpret and translate cyber OT and E requirements into operational test objectives.

You will generate test report products to help drive improvements to the security of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard systems.

Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications GS-09: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07) or equivalent experience in the private or public sector utilizing knowledge of basic programming concepts and network administration.

Specialized experience includes some or all of the following: 1)

Conduct collection and processing of wireless computer and digital networks. 2) Conduct on-net and off-net activities to control data from deployed, automated technologies. 3) Assist in identifying applications and operating systems of a network device based on network traffic. 4) Demonstrate experience in offensive security(e.g.

professional work experience, capture-the- flag teams, open source projects) or Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) or Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) Penetration Tester.

GS-11:

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09) or equivalent experience in the private or public sector utilizing knowledge of basic programming concepts and network administration.

Specialized experience includes most or all of the following: 1)

Conduct collection and processing of wireless computer and digital networks. 2) Conduct on-net and off-net activities to control, and exfiltrate data from deployed, automated technologies. 3) Exploit network devices, security devices, and/or terminals or environments using various methods or tools. 4) Identify applications and operating systems of a network device based on network traffic. 5) Demonstrate sufficient experience in offensive security(e.g.

professional experience, capture-the-flag teams, open source projects) or Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) or Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC)Penetration Tester (GPEN).

Additional qualification information, including the Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR) for the position, can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
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.

Education In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education:

GS-09: Master's degree or equivalent graduate degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks.

OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks.

GS-11: Ph.
D.

or equivalent doctoral degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks.

OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.
D.

or equivalent doctoral degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks.

Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled.

This is a Cyberspace Workforce position, in the DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) work role of Cyber Ops Planner, proficiency level intermediate the incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies.

This position is eligible for part time, substantial or ad-hoc telework at the discretion of management.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information:

The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants.

Policy information may be found at:
Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.