IT Cybersecurity Specialist (Plcypln)

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.

Duties

• You will research vulnerabilities and exploits.
• You will identify and describe target vulnerability for test objective creation.
• You will communicate new developments, breakthroughs, challenges, and lessons learned to leadership, and internal and external customers.
• You will conduct analysis of physical and logical digital technologies.
• You will maintain awareness of advancements in hardware and software technologies.
• You will provide system background knowledge to red team operators during system vulnerability discovery, validation, and test objective execution.
• You will devise, document, and validate cyber operation strategy and planning documents.

Requirements

• 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.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final Top Secret/SCI security clearance prior to entrance on duty.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required.
• You will be subject to random testing.
• This is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work role code Exploitation Analyst, proficiency level Advanced.

Qualifications

• Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the federal service, or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing cyber operations planning or exploitation analysis or equivalent experience.
• Specialized experience includes some or all the following:
• Decomposing complex computer systems / networking configurations in support of system access and exploitation.
• Generating cyber operations or cybersecurity evaluation strategies and associated objectives focused on operational impacts of the targeted system or system under test.
• Developing or updating organizational policies and procedures related to cybersecurity assessments.
• Utilizing knowledge of penetration testing and/or red teaming concept of operations.
• In addition to the above specialized experience, you must meet the following:
• Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Customer Service - Works with clients and customers to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations.
• Oral Communication - Expresses information effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information.
• Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

Additional information

• This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
• This position is eligible for ad-hoc/situational telework at the discretion of management.
• Several vacancies may be filled.
• A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements.
• 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.
• Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.