SECURITY SPECIALIST (COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute monthly security forms.
• Update safe combinations and maintain up-to-date response sheets for the Intrusion Detection System.
• Perform lifecycle management, operations, and strict documentation of cryptographic material for the COMPACFLT MOC.
• Oversee and document proper destruction of outdated and unnecessary material.
• Monitor deployment cycles to ensure necessary equipment and hardware are supplied to deploying forces.
• Advise teams on Communications Security, Electronic Keying Material Systems, and Key Management Infrastructure for exercises and operations.
• Prepare and disseminate quarterly COMSEC status messages.
• Order, receive, and issue new materials to users.

Requirements

Conditions of employment:

• 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.
• Current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level (time-in-grade requirement).
• Appointment of retired military members within 180 days of retirement to a civilian position is subject to provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty.
• This is a Cyberspace Workforce position (COMSEC Manager, proficiency level INTERMEDIATE). The incumbent must obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 and Department of Navy policies.
• Must participate in continuous professional development programs, including an annual 20-hour minimum of Cyber Workforce-related training.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required; random testing thereafter.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector:

• Managing strict deadlines and maintaining high-fidelity accountability records, inventories, or audit logs.
• Implementing physical security controls to safeguard sensitive information systems and hardware.
• Tracking, auditing, and managing the lifecycle of information system assets within secure or classified operational environments.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Schedule

• This position is subject to working an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements.
• Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.

Benefits

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. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.

• Pay retention may be granted when certain conditions are met.
• Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation, or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.
• A relocation incentive may be authorized.