IT Specialist (Infosec)

• You will be responsible for large and difficult assignments that include planning organizing and conducting comprehensive test and evaluation projects of information technology system subsystems and components.
• You will serve as a technical expert with other personnel and users in developing data systems hardware and software requirements as well as supporting evaluations and modifying the facilities to support test requirements.
• You will assist in developing and implementing NAVAIR command IT security policies IT programs and related procedures to fully meet NAVAIR Navy and DOD INFOSEC requirements.
• You will assist in policies and procedures to ensure information systems reliability and accessibility and to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems network and data.
• You will participate in network and systems design to ensure implementation of appropriate systems security policies.
• You will ensure implementation of security procedures tools the installation and integration of system fixes updates and enhancements.
• You will assists in planning directing reviewing and/or managing IT risk assessments (RA) Security Test and Evaluations (STE) and Contingency Plans (CP).

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities visit
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD) the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• This is a Cyberspace Workforce position work role code 112 proficiency level Intermediate the incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or DS-04 pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
-Virtualization/hypervisor experience
-Networking experience
-Windows and Linux experience
-Backup and Recovery experience
-Storage Area Network (SAN) experience
-Change Management experience

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
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.