Computer Scientist (Cyber)

US Defense Information Systems Agency; Letterkenny Township (Franklin County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

US Defense Information Systems Agency seeks a candidate to support cyber operations under the Cyber Excepted Service. The role is positioned in the Risk Management Directorate and requires a strong background in computer science and cybersecurity policy implementation for resilient federal IT networks.

Applicants must demonstrate planning, testing, and evaluation of cybersecurity solutions, including vulnerability assessments and network threat mitigation strategies, with experience described

Qualifications

• Planning and developing IT cybersecurity solutions for network systems.
• Conducting vulnerability, intrusion, or penetration testing assessments.
• Analyzing network traffic and architectures to identify and mitigate security threats.
• Designing test and evaluation plans for cybersecurity software and network systems.
• All qualifications must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.

Skills

IT cybersecurity solutions

Vulnerability testing

Intrusion testing

Network security analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or 30 credit hours in math/statistics/CS

Job description

This position is being recruited under 10 USC 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service. It has been identified as a position necessary to carry out and support the mission of the US Cyber Command.

It is in the Professional Work Category at the Senior Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. It is located in the DISA - Risk Management Directorate (RE42). In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below.

Basic Requirements:

Computer Science Series 1550:

A bachelor's degree in computer science or bachelor's degree with 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science. At least 15 of the 30 semester hours must have included any combination of statistics and mathematics that included differential and integral calculus. All academic degrees and course work must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions.

AND

Qualifying Experience:

• Planning and developing IT cybersecurity solutions for network systems;
• Conducting vulnerability, intrusion, or penetration testing assessments;
• Analyzing network traffic and architectures to identify and mitigate security threats;
• Designing test and evaluation plans for cybersecurity software and network systems.

Volunteer Experience:

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Candidates must describe how they meet the qualifying experience and/or selective placement factor(s) within the body of their resume. All qualifications must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.