INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)

Cybersecurity Jobs; Norwood (MA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Public service

Job summary

Cybersecurity Jobs is seeking an Information Systems Security Professional (ISSP) to provide information assurance and cybersecurity oversight for cleared contractor sites nationwide. The role focuses on RMF governance, security control assessments, and risk mitigation across multiple government programs.

You will conduct security activities, assess and authorize processes, and communicate RMF guidance to stakeholders while ensuring compliance with NISP requirements and agency policies.

Qualifications

• Use wide cybersecurity concepts to handle complex assignments.
• Identify and communicate security plan vulnerabilities.
• Apply risk management principles to perform risk analysis.
• Assess information systems to safeguard classified data.

Responsibilities

• Serve as ISSP within the assigned region.
• Conduct security control assessments for information systems.
• Support RMF assess/authorize activities.
• Provide security oversight for cleared contractor information systems under NISP.
• Analyze security plans and controls; craft authorization risk recommendations to the AO.
• Document assessments and provide advice for information systems.
• Interface with industry security professionals to assess controls.
• Evaluate security control requirements; suggest configurations for networks.
• Identify risk mitigation strategies in evolving threat landscapes.
• Act as a spokesperson to communicate NISP and RMF guidance.

Skills

RMF

NISP

Security controls

Risk assessment

Communication

Tools

RMF tools

Job description

DCSA’s Industrial Security Field is hiring an Information Systems Security Professional (ISSP) to provide information assurance and cybersecurity oversight for cleared contractor sites nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an Information Systems Security Professional (ISSP) within the assigned region.
• Conduct cybersecurity activities, including security control assessments for information systems, and support assess and authorize activities using the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Provide security oversight for cleared contractor information systems under the National Industrial Security Program (NISP).
• Analyze, assess, evaluate, verify, and validate cleared contractor security plans and security controls; develop authorization risk recommendations to the Authorizing Official.
• Document security assessments and provide advise/assistance for assigned information systems.
• Interface with industry security professionals to assess implemented security controls.
• Evaluate security control requirements; recommend configurations for information systems and networks.
• Identify strategies to manage risk through mitigation of vulnerabilities, accounting for a rapidly evolving cybersecurity threat landscape.
• Act as a spokesperson at meetings to communicate NISP and RMF implementation guidance and industrial security-related cybersecurity information.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Selective Service: Males born after 12-31-59 must register at http://www.sss.gov.
• Resume and supporting documents received by 11:59 PM EST will be considered.
• Drug Testing designated position.
• DCIPS position in the Excepted Service under U.S.C. 1601.
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: OccasionallyTour of Duty: Flexible
• PCS: Not Authorized
• FLSA: Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework: Supervisors may approve situational telework on a case-by-case, temporary basis for limited situations.
• If selected, must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance indicated in the job announcement.
• Must be certified within six months of appointment date (if not already certified) per DoD 8570.01-M for IAM Level III and IAT Level II.
• Must possess the legal and personal qualifications to operate a passenger-type motor vehicle.

Technologies

• Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as part of a U.S. government career.
• Benefit eligibility depends on position type and whether the role is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.

Who Can Apply

• Public: U.S. Citizens, Nationals, or individuals who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• National Guard and reserves: Current members and those transitioning or wanting to join.
• Special authorities: Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed in another hiring path.

Clarification From the Agency

• This announcement is open to: All U.S. Citizens; Retained Grade Preference (RGP) eligible; and Military Reserve and National Guard Technician eligible may also apply.

Specialized Experience

• Use a wide range of cybersecurity and advanced information technology concepts to apply to difficult and complex assignments.
• Identify, document, and communicate security plan vulnerabilities.
• Apply risk management principles to perform risk analysis.
• Evaluate and apply information assurance regulations, policies, and procedures to analyze operating and developmental computer systems and identify deficiencies related to safeguarding classified information.

Competencies Used for Evaluation

• Cybersecurity: Support protection of confidentiality, integrity, non-repudiation, and availability through planning, analysis, development, penetration testing, access control, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of information security systems, programs, policies, procedures, and tools.
• Risk Management: Knowledge of principles, methods, and tools for risk assessment and mitigation, including assessment of failures and consequences.
• Problem Solving: Identify and analyze problems; weigh relevance/accuracy; generate and evaluate alternatives; make timely recommendations based on implications; critically evaluate causes and choose courses of action balancing mission and stakeholder interests.
• Communications: Communicate (written and oral) rights, responsibilities, management directives, policies, and/or regulations to employees, supervisors, and other pertinent individuals.

Additional Information

• Selected candidates may be required to serve a two-year trial period.
• Federal employees currently in the competitive service must acknowledge they will voluntarily leave the competitive service by accepting a DCIPS excepted service offer.
• Non-DCIPS candidates must acknowledge the position is in the excepted service and covered by DCIPS.
• Defense Intelligence positions under DCIPS are in the excepted service by statute (10 U.S.C. 1601); this position does not confer competitive status.
• Initial drug screening and random testing thereafter.
• Negative drug test must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after EOD (start date).
• Failure to pass or refusal to test may result in withdrawal of tentative or final job offer during recruitment or removal from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment.
• May be required to sign a “Drug Test Statement of Understanding.”

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Evaluated based on qualifications, application materials (resume and supporting documents), application questionnaire responses, and SME Resume Panel review.
• Applicants must complete a screen-out questionnaire.
• Online assessment is required to measure critical general competencies.

Required Documents

• Resume: Must not exceed two (2) pages. If over two pages, removed from consideration. Must include employment dates (Month/Year to present) and Hours per Week. Do not include classified information, SSN, photo, or personal information (gender, religion, affiliation etc.).
• SF50: Current and former civilian Federal employees must submit a copy of the most recent SF50 showing tenure, grade/step, salary, and type of position occupied (Excepted or Competitive), or similar notification documentation.
• Veteran documents: If applying using veteran’s preference or a Veteran hiring authority, submit DD214 (character of service), SF-15, VA letter showing final percentage, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty.

Application Details

• Submit an online application and all documents listed in the required documents section.
• Complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.
• To preview the questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13105587

Location: Norwood, MA (onsite) | Salary: USD 120,548 - 163,062 per year | Experience: 1+ years | Position Type: Full Time