IT SPECIALIST (ENTARCH)

Summary You will serve as an IT SPECIALIST (ENTARCH) supporting the NAVSEA Research and Engineering Network (NREN) in the Corporate Operations Department (10), ACIO/Information Technology Division (104), Deputy IT (104B) of NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER. This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. The NT-05 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to GS-13 and GS-14. Responsibilities You will design and implement robust, enterprise-wide cybersecurity solutions and architecture for the NAVSEA Research and Engineering Network (NREN). You will be responsible for engineering Zero Trust Architectures (ZTA) and secure hybrid-cloud solutions across a complex, multi-tiered network environment, which includes an on-premise Network Operations Center (NOC). You will ensure that highly sensitive operational needs, data, systems, and networks are protected against advanced threats without impeding mission and rapidly evolving Research, Development, Test and Evaluation. You will assist in the development of continuous monitoring strategies and solutions that accommodate systems undergoing frequent configuration changes during active testing cycles. You will conduct advanced architectural threat assessments and proactively evaluating emerging cyber technologies. You will act as a critical mission enabler, designing and selecting secure and compliant solutions for internal and external partners to execute Research, Development, Test and Evaluation work within the enterprise. You will write detailed functional specifications that document the comprehensive architectural design and development process as well as being responsible for maintaining all relevant documents throughout the lifecycle. You will collaborate with the NREN Program Manager, Information System Security Manager, Information System Security Officer, and technical Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to provide input on the RMF process activities and related documentation. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NT-04 (GS-11/12 equivalent) pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: designing and securing complex enterprise-level network architectures to include on premise and hybrid cloud components. Your experience must reflect skill in the following areas: attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-b/ . 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 Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. This is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work role code Enterprise Architect, proficiency level Advanced the incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies. 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. During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. 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: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.