Information Assurance Specialist (Cybersecurity)

Quick Facts

• Role: IT Specialist (InfoSec)

• Focus: Installation, security, and administration of SAP/SCI systems

Description

Plan and coordinate the installation, testing, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of hardware and software systems. Install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) information system (IS) hardware and software systems. Manage system fixes, updates, enhancements, security/assurance policy application, user access and privileges, and system resource performance and recovery, including security procedures and tools for networks.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain SAP/SCI IS hardware and software systems

• Manage installation and integration of fixes, updates, and enhancements

• Apply information security/information assurance policies, principles, and practices

• Manage IS user accounts, privileges, network rights, and access to systems and equipment

• Manage system resources: performance, capacity, availability, serviceability, recoverability

• Implement security procedures and tools; test, install, configure, and maintain networks

• Develop and document local systems administration standard operating procedures

• Resolve hardware/software interface and interoperability issues to ensure availability, integrity, and efficiency

• Provide technical support, advice, assistance, and training to users applying hardware and software systems

• Supervise or manage protective/corrective measures when a cybersecurity incident or vulnerability is discovered

Requirements

• US citizenship and suitability for federal employment

• Obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty

• Cyber IT/Cybersecurity Workforce credentialing per SECNAV M-5239.2, specialty area 722 level ADVANCED within 12 months of appointment

• Pass pre-employment drug testing (including marijuana); subject to random testing

• Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12/31/1959)

• Successful completion of a pre-appointment physical examination

• Participation in the direct deposit pay program

• Ability to travel as required (CONUS/OCONUS) and work on remote or isolated sites

• Mission Essential duties supporting continuity of operations

Benefits

A comprehensive federal benefits package is provided; eligibility depends on the type of position held (full-time, part-time, or intermittent).