Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. 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 You will serve as an IT Specialist (NETWORK/INFOSEC) in the Networks Division (N65-NC3), Communications and Information Systems Department (N6), at Naval Cyber Defensive Operations Command (NCDOC). You will perform regularly scheduled maintenance activities as prescribed by the Maintenance and Material Management (3M) program as it pertains to network operations. You will configure, secure, and optimize switches, and routers; monitor network performance; perform network diagnostics; analyze network traffic patterns; and install network software fixes and upgrades. You will evaluate and advise on designs, cost estimates, and associated documentation presented by other engineers and architects within and outside the organization. You will test equipment, solve operating problems, and estimate the time and cost of engineering projects. You will perform regularly scheduled maintenance activities as prescribed by the 3M program as it applies to cyber defense infrastructure support. You will test, implement, deploy, and maintain infrastructure, hardware, and software. You will plan, implement, and operate network services, physical or virtual systems. You will establish and manage user accounts and backup and recovery tasks. You will ensure system hardware is configured according to specifications provided by system designers and guidelines, orders, and directives. You will contact vendor engineers, computer hardware specialists, and systems software specialists to determine the cause of problems outside the scope of locally available problem-solving methods. You will install, configure, and maintain operating systems components. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies or knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such experience is typically in or directly relates to the work of the position to be filled. You must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below: 1.Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Examples of experience demonstrating this competency include: Installing and configuring hardware, software, and peripheral equipment for system users in accordance with organizational standards. 2. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. Experience demonstrating this competency include: Providing cybersecurity recommendations to leadership based on significant threats and vulnerabilities. 3. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Examples of experience demonstrating this competency include: Providing cybersecurity guidance to leadership. 4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Examples of experience demonstrating this competency include: Working with stakeholders to resolve computer security incidents and vulnerability compliance. In addition to my experience demonstrating the four competencies above, I have qualifying experience such as: GG-11: -Experience installing, configuring, and troubleshooting applications. -Experience utilizing network devices and infrastructure to include switches, routers, firewalls, or similar devices. -Experience analyzing essential network data such as router configuration files, or routing protocols. This position is within the Work Category PROFESSIONAL at Work Level FULL PERFORMANCE, Series and Grade GG-2210-11. GG-12: -Experience analyzing, configuring and/or troubleshooting routing and switching protocols. -Experience applying information security systems engineering principles and processes. -Experience creating policies that enable systems to meet performance objectives. -Experience maintaining secure configurations of systems and software. This position is within the Work Category PROFESSIONAL at Work Level FULL PERFORMANCE, Series and Grade GG-2210-12. GG-13: -Experience performing security reviews, identify gaps in security architecture, and develop a security risk management plan. -Experience implementing security measures to resolve vulnerabilities, mitigate risks, and recommend security changes. -Experience applying operational and technical security controls while adhering to operational security policies and procedures. -Experience ensuring all systems security operations and maintenance activities are properly documented and updated. This position is within the Work Category PROFESSIONAL at Work Level FULL PERFORMANCE, Series and Grade GG-2210-13. Education GG-11: SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: Applicants may substitute the following education for the required experience, provided it demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do the work of the position: Completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree from an accredited or pre-accredited institution in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management; OR Completed 3 full years of progressively higher graduate level education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree from an accredited or pre-accredited institution in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management; OR Graduate education 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. COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be combined to meet the total qualification requirements for the position. NOTE: You must submit your official/unofficial transcripts to support your response. Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. 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: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf. 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. This position may require shift work at any time which might include days, evenings, weekends and holidays. The employee may be subject to recall or ordered to remain at place of duty during periods of emergencies, natural disasters, staff shortages and other unanticipated work interruptions or closures. This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status. Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed. If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed. In accordance with DoDI 1400.25, Volume 3005, Section 3.15, all employees newly appointed to a CES position will serve a 3-year probationary period. Permanent and term employees currently serving in a probationary period in the competitive service or a probationary or trial period in the excepted service will complete the period as prescribed in their original conditions of employment in the new CES position if they transfer without a break in service or are promoted, demoted, or reassigned to a CES position. This position is a DoD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system position in the Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C. 1599f. The Cyber Interagency Transfer Authority (CITA) permits movement of CES employees appointed under Section 1599f of Title 10 U.S.C. and excepted service employees appointed under Schedule A, Section 213.3106(b)(11) of Title 5 CFR, into cyber workforce positions in the competitive service and movement of competitive service employees into DoD Cyber Workforce positions within the Military Departments and Defense Agencies.