Information Technology Specialist (Information Security)

About the role

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community.

We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.

What you will do

• Ensures confidentiality, integrity and availability of systems, networks and data through coordinated planning, analysis, development, implementation, maintenance and enhancements of information systems security programs, policies, procedures and tools.
• Performs analysis to identify network security risks and recommends appropriate data security procedures and products.
• Monitors network and applications security and implements network security standards, procedures, and guidelines for multiple platforms and diverse system environments.
• Reviews development, testing, and implementation of network security plans, products, and control techniques.
• Directs, coordinates and facilitates information security activities.
• Coordinates activities to assure compliance with policies, regulations, completion of deadlines, proper execution of functions and efficiency of operations.
• Provides technical advice and guidance on unusual, controversial or complex problems.
• Analyzes processes, procedures, effectiveness and economy of services to recommend improvements.
• Monitors network and applications security and implements network security standards, procedures, and guidelines for multiple platforms and diverse system environments.
• Reviews development, testing, and implementation of network security plans, products, and control techniques.
• Participates in long- and short-term planning and provides technical advice on interrelationships between functions, operations, programs that may affect cost and resources and improve coordination between activities.
• Monitors and reviews operation logs and event console activity to identify potential security related events.
• Investigates and recommends appropriate corrective actions for data security incidents.
• Installs and configures firewalls and network monitoring tools and applications.
• Installs and configures tools, to allow automated monitoring of network logs and events.
• Develops and maintains effective network disaster plans, processes, and procedures.
• Consults with IT technical staff to install and configure hardware and software systems that provide appropriate network security.
• Documents network security policies.
• Conducts risk and vulnerability assessments to identify risks and protection needs in a WAN, LAN and WLAN environment.
• Maintains an awareness of Marine Corps and Department of Defense, and other policies and regulations as appropriate pertaining to information security.
• Identifies regulatory changes that will affect information security policy, standards, and procedures.
• Develops system security evaluations, and contingency plans to recover digital information.
• Gathers evidence to be used to prosecute for computer crimes, and/or reprimand for abuse of computer technology.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Identifies and reports security scans, vulnerabilities and remediation efforts to the Marine Corps Cyber Operations Group.
• Serves on the Incident Response Team which requires coordination with USMC and requires access to classified information.
• Provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy.
• Assists customers and communicates positively in a friendly manner.
• Asks questions to determine, verify and solve problems.
• Checks for satisfaction with the quality of goods and services.
• Takes action to solve problems quickly.
• Alerts the higher-level supervisor or proper point of contact for help when problems arise.
• Adheres to safety regulations and standards.
• Uses any required safety equipment and observes safe work procedures.
• Promptly reports any observed workplace hazards, and any injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor Adheres to established standards of actively supporting the principles of the EEO program and prevention of sexual harassment.
• This is a mixed position where the incumbent must be able to lift and carry objects up to 45 lbs. independently and objects over 45 lbs. with assistance.

How you will be evaluated

Your application/resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. This vacancy will be filled by the best qualified applicant as determined by the selecting official.

Documents you must provide

• Varies - Review "OTHER INFORMATION"

Benefits

The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees.

Benefits you get to enjoy while working at MCCS include but are not limited to: • Stability of Federal Civilian Service • People with passion for doing work that matters • Quality of Work Life Balance • Competitive Pay • Comprehensive Benefit Packages • Marine Corps Exchange and Base Facility Privileges

What to expect next

All applicants who submit an application via our Careers page at *** will be able to view their application status online.

Additional information

GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex, GINA, political affiliation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, marital status, physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position.

This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

It is Department of Navy (DON) policy to provide a workplace free of discrimination and retaliation. The DON No Fear Act policy link is provided for your review: *** As part of the employment process, Human Resources Division may obtain a Criminal Record Check and/or an Investigative Consumer Report.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI).

For all positions requiring access to firearms or ammunition, the Federal Government is prohibited from employing individuals in these positions who have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, or a felony crime of domestic violence adjudged on or after 27 November 2002.

Selectees for such positions must submit a completed DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition, before a final job offer can be made. Direct Deposit of total NET pay is mandatory as a condition of employment for all appointments to positions within MCCS.

Required Documents: *Education/certification certificate(s), if applicable. *If prior military, DD214 Member Copy *Resume that does not exceed 2 pages **IMPORTANT: To align with the Merit Hiring Plan, Federal Agencies will not accept resumes that exceed two pages. Accordingly, the NAF HRO will only consider resumes that are two pages or fewer.

Resumes exceeding this limit will not be referred and will be deemed ineligible for consideration. This activity is a Drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated.

Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Marines, sailors, and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.

Involuntarily separated members of the armed forces and eligible family members applying through the Transition Assistance Program must submit a written request/statement (may be obtained from the MCCS Human Resources Office) and present ID card with "TA" stamped in red on front of card.

INDIVIDUALS SELECTED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE CHANGED TO PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME AT MANAGEMENT'S DISCRETION WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION.

ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1159PM EASTERN TIME (ET) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.