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U.S. Fleet Cyber Command (USFLTCYBERCOM), Navy Space Command (NAVSPACE), Joint Force Headquarters-Cyber, U.S. Tenth Fleet (USTENTHFLT) is seeking candidates to support the U.S. Navy’s Cyber and Space missions. We're hiring professionals with skills in network security, information network operations, offensive and defensive cyberspace operations, space and information operations, signals intelligence and support functions.
 
Our force is comprised of more than 13,000 billets and positions for active and reserve Sailors, and civilians at locations around the world.

 

We’re collecting resumes for the following positions:

 

* You must be a U.S. citizen, be eligible for a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance, and pass a counterintelligence polygraph. Employees and candidates are subject to drug test screenings.

Candidates with specialized knowledge, skills and abilities related to the below *Cyber Excepted Service (CES) positions may submit resumes directly to FCC_C10f_NSAH_RESUME@navy.mil for consideration at this time.

  

*CES POSITION TITLE:  IT SPECIALIST (POLICY & PLANNING)
PP-SERS-GRADE:  GG-2210-13
LOCATION:  CAMP H.M. SMITH MARINE CORP BASE, HAWAII

  • Clearance Needed:  Top Secret/SCI
  • Polygraph:  Yes
Duties: Serves as a Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO)/DoD Information Network (DODIN) Planner/Operations Specialist on Cyberspace Operations capabilities for highly advanced technical and diverse cyber operations and training functions. Analyzes and executes functional lines of effort pertaining to DODIN and DCO Internal Defensive measures (IDM) capabilities. Plans, coordinate, facilitate and review cyberspace operations conducted in support of the command using Joint and Service planning methodologies to develop, document and justify options and recommendations. Contributes lessons learned to influence the continuing refinement of current and emerging cyberspace operational and intelligence doctrine, policy and capabilities. Provides technical knowledge on cyberspace operations program issues and policies to the command and other external organization. Elaborates and defend project results and persuade potential users or approving officials of the value of recommendations and findings.

 
 

*CES POSITION TITLE:  OPERATIONS KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
PP-SERS-GRADE:  GG-0301-13
LOCATION:  CAMP H.M. SMITH MARINE CORP BASE, HAWAII

  • Clearance Needed:  Top Secret/SCI
  • Polygraph:  Yes
Duties: The purpose of this Operations Knowledge Management Specialist position is to manage the processes and tools that enable the organization to identify, document, and access intellectual capital and information content gained from operations, exercises, and support functions in order to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization. Creates information structures and data repositories that promote quality assurance across the CO‐IPE’s mission areas through integration and utilization of lessons learned and other forms of organizational knowledge.

 

*CES POSITION TITLE: IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)/ CYBERSECURITY ASSESSOR
PP-SERS-GRADE: GG-2210-12
LOCATION: SUFFOLK, VA

  • Clearance Needed:  Top Secret/SCI

Duties: Evaluates cybersecurity compliance using a systematic process to assess risks from multiple vectors, determine root causes, and provide recommended mitigation strategies. Conducts technical reviews of Navy networks, systems, and programs through inspections and assessments like the Command Cyber Operational Readiness Inspection (CCORI), and other processes to assess mission and Department of Defense Information Network (DODIN) vulnerabilities due to cybersecurity posture. Involves extensive travel to Navy and non-Navy platforms, bases, units, and other locations.

 

*CES POSITION TITLE: IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC) / PENETRATION TESTER
PP-SERS-GRADE: GG-2210-12
LOCATION: SUFFOLK, VA

  • Clearance Needed: Top Secret/SCI
Duties: Assesses threats and vulnerabilities through testing and evaluation activities, such as network penetration, application security testing, and social engineering exercises. Designs tests and tools to conduct system breaches to test security weaknesses and probe/exploit system vulnerabilities. Employs a systematic methodology to assess the ability of systems and networks to withstand sophisticated adversaries, identify and demonstrate attack vectors and their impacts to provide risk determinations, and provide mitigation/remediation strategies. Conducts in-depth target and technical analysis including specific information that results in access.

 

*CES POSITION TITLE: PROGRAM ANALYST / OFFENSIVE CYBERSPACE OPERATIONS PLANNERS
PP-SERS-GRADE: GG-0343-13
LOCATION: CAMP H.M. SMITH MARINE CORP BASE, HAWAII / FORT MEADE, MD

  • Clearance Needed:  Top Secret/SCI
  • Polygraph:  Yes
Duties: Develops Cyber Targeting & Fires strategies, methods, and tools to create operational effects. Contributes to the targeting process, weaponeering, and fires assessments. Applies a full range of tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) to achieve objectives, eliminate threats, and improve the effectiveness of OCO planning. Applies and utilizes authorized cyber capabilities to enable access to targeted networks. Designs tests and tools to breach security-protected applications and networks.

 

*CES POSITION TITLE: CYBER ANALYST
PP-SERS-GRADE: GG-2210-12/13
LOCATION: SUFFOLK, VA

  • Clearance Needed:  Top Secret/SCI
Duties: As Cybersecurity Analysts (CSAs), processes and supports issuance of certification and accreditation (C&A)/assessment and authorization (A&A), Boundary Change Requests (BCRs), and Component Level Service Assessment (CLSA) packages through the planning, analysis, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of information systems security programs, policies, procedures, and tools. Supports implementation of policies and procedures to ensure information systems reliability and accessibility and to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data. Promotes awareness of security issues among management and ensures sound security principles are reflected in organizations’ visions and goals. Performs post-inspection analyses of Command Cyber Operational Readiness Inspection (CCORI) results, and performs operating system software and firmware analyses to determine necessary information system safeguards. Reviews identified vulnerabilities, weaknesses, and potential shortfalls, and ensures designs and proposed alternative patterns of actions to eradicate the deficiencies by implementing measures to mitigate risks to Navy networks.

 

*CES POSITION TITLE: PROGRAM ANALYST / DEFENSIVE CYBERSPACE OPERATIONS PLANNERS
PP-SERS-GRADE: GG-0343-13
LOCATION: CAMP H.M. SMITH MARINE CORP BASE, HAWAII / FORT MEADE, MD

  • Clearance Needed:  Top Secret/SCI
  • Polygraph:  Yes
Duties: Safeguards the Department of Defense Information Network (DODIN) from adversary cyberspace actions by executing internal defensive measures (IDM) to assure the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of global networks. Contributes to the development of policies, planning, and practices to harden and secure critical assets, deliver command and control (C2), and assure the ability to "fight through" in a contested environment. Coordinates operational processes that optimize DCO strategies supporting warfighting and mission requirements.

 

*CES POSITION TITLE: CYBERSPACE OPERATIONS PLANNER and EXERCISE PLANNER
PP-SERS-GRADE: GG-0343-13
LOCATION: FORT MEADE, MD

  • Clearance Needed:  Top Secret/SCI
  • Polygraph:  Yes
Duties: Prepares Operational Plans (OPLANs), Operational Orders (OPORDs), and various planning support products according to the Joint Planning Process (JPP). Participates in Joint Planning Groups (JPG) and Operational Planning Teams (OPT). Analyzes the Commander’s intent to develop strategies and approaches. Integrates Cyber capabilities into a full spectrum of mission planning and develops courses of action based on operational parameters. Conducts research and analysis of DoD cyberspace policy, cyberspace events and operations, and planning assessments. As Exercise Planner, plans and conducts all phases of the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC).

 

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How to Apply:

Find the most recent vacancies at www.usajobs.gov. Use the following search term: Fleet Cyber Command and U.S. Fleet Forces Command.

 

Special Circumstances

 
Hard to fill positions

The Cyber Excepted Service (CES) allows special hiring authority and flexible incentives to attract and retain highly qualified candidates when selected to fill “hard to fill” positions. Under special circumstances these candidates may be eligible for special pay, benefits and/or waivers to meet hiring goals. When qualified candidates apply and are selected these exceptions/waivers are evaluated and may be granted on a case-by-case basis.


Non-Competitive Hires

The CES will enhance the effectiveness of the Department’s cyber defensive and offensive mission by providing agility and flexibility during the recruitment, retention, and development of highly qualified cyber professionals. In partnership with the Principal Cyber Advisor (PCA), the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel & Readiness (USD(P&R)), and the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence (USD(I)), the Office of the DoD CIO developed the first four policies for implementing this new personnel system.

In some cases, an applicant may be eligible for expedited non-competitive hire and direct contact between qualified applicants and recruiters is permitted. See: DoD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) – DoD Cyber Exchange for more information about CES policies and the personnel system.


Waivers and Military Retirement

When retiring from active duty, personnel interested in serving in the CES in positons deemed hard-to-fill may begin the application process six months prior by applying for a military retired pay waiver. If approved, as a civilian employee the former service member receives credit for military service in the computation of the FERS or CSRS benefit.

See Military Retired Pay (opm.gov) for more information.