INFOSEC Supervisory IT Specialist - Cyber Defense Lead

Cybersecurity Jobs; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 129,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) seeks a Supervisory IT Specialist (INFOSEC) to oversee information assurance across cleared contractor sites in Downers Grove, IL.

You will ensure IS security managers apply required INFOSEC controls and participate in regional cyber security management with FOC3. Responsibilities include cert/ accreditation activities, supervising IS security professionals across a dispersed area, and coordinating with government and industry partners

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959 is required.
• Drug Testing designated position.
• DCIPS Excepted Service per U.S.C. 1601.
• Full Time; Overtime sometimes; Flexible tour.
• PCS not authorized.
• FLSA exempt.
• Financial Disclosure not required.
• Telework eligibility on a case-by-case basis.
• Must obtain/maintain DoD DoD 8570.01-M IA certifications (IAM III, IAT II).
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Serve on the FOC3 management team with RMD/AO; support regional IA and review responsibilities.
• Supervise and mentor IS Security Professionals across a dispersed area, applying RMF to NISP stakeholders.
• Lead IS Security Control Assessment activities at the Regional Field Office; coordinate with contractors and government stakeholders.
• Conduct analysis and verification of defense contractor security plans for systems, networks, IS, and emerging tech to protect classified info.
• Provide IT security and risk management oversight through engagement with Military, U.S. government, and industry partners across CONUS.
• Advise regional leadership on cybersecurity issues, program requirements, and resources to meet regional goals.
• Contribute to Field Office Business Planning by prioritizing resources and developing short/long-term goals aligned with agency plan.

Skills

Leadership

IT policy planning

IT life cycle mgmt

Cyber Security

Influencing/Negotiating

Decision Making

Conflict Management

Flexibility

Information Assurance

Education

DoD 8570.01-M IAM Level III

IAT Level II

Tools

Cyber RMF

DoD 8570.01-M

NIST RMF

IA Certification

Job description

U.S. Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) seeks a Supervisory IT Specialist (INFOSEC) to oversee information assurance across cleared contractor sites in Downers Grove, IL.

You will ensure IS security managers apply required INFOSEC controls and participate in regional cyber security management with FOC3. Responsibilities include cert/ accreditation activities, supervising IS security professionals across a dispersed area, and coordinating with government and industry partners