Summary
Under the general supervision of the Navy Region Southwest (NRSW) MWR and IT Director, the Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC) ensures the confidentiality, integrity and availabilty of systems, networks and data through the planning, analysis, development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of information systems security programs, policies, procedures and tools.
Duties
- Develops policies and procedures to ensure information systems liability and accessibility and to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to system, networks and data.
- Has continuing responsibility for the integrity and maintenance of the NRSW FF&R Network computer environment, including but not limited to routers, switches, SANs, LANs, WANs, APs, Copper and Fiber cabling, and equipment and supply inventory control.
- Assists in the coordinating the configuration of NRSW FFR Network Computers to satisfy new or different requirements of a recurring nature imposed by higher authority. Coordinates the configuration of NRSW FFR Network for local recurring and non-recurring requirements to ensure implementation of appropriate system security policies.
- Conducts risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs.
- Reviews and evaluates all requests for revisions to existing computer system, software applications or locally unique requirements to ensure requests meet system security requirements and policy.
- Promotes awareness of security issues among management and ensuring sound security principles are reflected in the NRSW FF&R IT Department vision and goals. Develops and implements programs to ensure that systems network and data security policies are procedures.
- Ensures the rigorous application of information security/information assurance policies, principles and practices in the delivery of all IT services.
- Monitors and evaluates system security compliance. Assists in the application of system security and accreditation processes for organizational information Technology Systems. Evaluates and recommends adoption of new or enhanced approaches to system security. Applies information security and information assurance policy, principles, and practices.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation. Background Investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.
- Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
Qualifications
- A minimum of three years specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate IT knowledge and skill in software design principles, methods and approaches; infrastructure requirements such as bandwidth and sever sizing, quality assurance principles; and software testing, documentation and performance monitoring methods.
- Knowledge of data sources, data flow, computer programming, automated business systems, internet and intranet-based business systems, network topologies, network and data security system integration.
- Knowledge of networks relevant to the wide area networks, network appliances, routers, switches, access points software and hardware capabilities and operating system software.
- Sufficient. knowledge of prevailing advanced technology practices in public and private sector automation to suggest on alternative approaches to computer system problem solving, and effective implementation.
- Knowledge of local, CNIC and higher authority network security directives and instructions to ensure the integrity and compliancy of all IT equipment and Network systems are maintained.
- Necessary knowledge to advice policy making officials within the region on computer techniques and to develop long range IT plans and forecasts.
- Ability to interface with functional personnel and relate to functional problems during fact finding reviews of the user areas.
- Skill relating major considerations or aspects of the work to the overall project.
- Ability to train and advise other personnel.
- Incumbent must maintain the privacy of official work information and data and demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct.
Benefits
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.
Required Documents
The following documents are required at the time of application:
- Résumé
- Proof of education/training: provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s); if degree hasn't been conferred, provide copy of HS Diploma, GED, or equivalent
- If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide a copy of the notice of separation
- If claiming Military Spouse Preference: provide a copy of the sponsor's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders and a marriage certificate at the time of application
- If claiming Veteran's Preference: provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documentation (SF-15, V.A. disability letter, proof of service, etc.)
- If a current or former Federal Employee: provide a copy of your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50
Note: When submitting transcripts for an Associate degree or higher, proof of a high school diploma or equivalent is not required. All transcripts MUST show student's name, the name of the awarding university or educational institution, degree type, awarded/conferred date, and the field of study (major). If your degree has not been awarded and/or you possess certificates of completion for DoD approved competency-based training courses, and/or a valid CDA/MSA credential(s), you MUST also provide a copy of your HS Diploma or equivalent. Altered transcripts will not be accepted.
Transcripts from foreign colleges must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered. Applicants are responsible to obtain and submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency which is a private U.S. organization. Credential evaluations are not free and applicants are responsible for the cost of the selected service.
How to Apply
Applications are not accepted in person or via email. Applicants must apply online.
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Next steps
Applicants who do not meet the above requirements or submit all required forms may not be considered. Due to volume of applications received, applicants may not be notified of non-selection.
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