Information Technology Specialist (Information Security)

U.S. Army; Fort Bragg (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Army at Fort Bragg, NC is seeking a qualified cybersecurity specialist to support risk management and information systems security duties.

You will implement RMF lifecycle processes and tailor security procedures for local environments, ensuring proper protection of critical systems. You will also develop, distribute, and maintain SOPs governing automated systems operations, and review cyber threat intelligence to evaluate risks and inform protective actions.

Qualifications

• Background investigation may be required for suitability.
• Eligibility for a Secret clearance or access for duration of employment.
• TDY/business travel up to 5% of the time.
• One-year probationary period unless previously met requirements.

Responsibilities

• Execute DoD RMF lifecycle for assigned systems in line with ISSM duties.
• Apply tailored security procedures using standard risk assessment methods.
• Develop, distribute, and maintain SOPs for security of automated systems.
• Review intelligence on cyber threats and perform vulnerability assessments.

Skills

RMF lifecycle

Cybersecurity

Vulnerability assessment

SOP development

Job description

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce, to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position:

This position is located at Fort Bragg, NC

Duties

• Execute the Department of Defense Risk Management Framework lifecycle for assigned systems in support of ISSM responsibilities defined by DoD, DISA, USSOCOM, and USASOC directives.
• Implement tailored security procedures using standard risk assessment methodologies applied to local operational environments, processing procedures, and system components.
• Implement, distribute, and maintain localized plans, instructions, guidance, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) governing the security of automated systems operations.
• Review intelligence on cyber threats and conducts vulnerability assessments to evaluate risks to organizational networks and data.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 11.