IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC)

US Defense Information Systems Agency; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Defense Information Systems Agency in Fort Meade, MD is recruiting under 10 USC 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service to support the mission of US Cyber Command. It is in the CES Occupational Structure at the Full Performance Work Level within the DISA - OC/INFRASTRUCTURE DIRECTORATE.

This position emphasizes attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving, with qualifying experience including adapting security guidelines, auditing information systems, and

Qualifications

• Experience adapting security guidelines to meet IT or network environment needs.
• Experience auditing information systems, servers, and network devices.
• Experience reviewing system user accounts and investigating security incidents.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Oral Communication

Problem Solving

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 Full Performance Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. It is located in the DISA - OC/INFRASTRUCTURE DIRECTORATE. In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below.

Basic Requirements

• Attention to Detail- experience reviewing my own information technology-related work or data and have been asked by others to review their work or data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency with standards.
• Customer Service- experience maintaining relationships with customers, assessing current information technology needs of customers, and developing or identifying information technology products and services that are tailored to meet customer needs.
• Oral Communication- briefing mid-level management and IT staff on the status of information technology systems, projects, or daily operations, including the communication of technical information to a non-technical audience.
• Problem Solving- identifying alternatives to address complex information technology-related issues by gathering and applying information from a variety of sources that provide a number of potential solutions.

Qualifying Experience:

To qualify at the GG-12, your resume must describe at least one year of experience that demonstrates the competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Experience refers to any paid or unpaid experience, including volunteer work and Military service, that would be considered equivalent to work normally performed at the next lower grade level in the federal service. For this position, qualifying experience is defined as: experience in adapting security guidelines, policies, or standard operating procedures to meet the specific compliance, operational, or technical needs of an assigned IT or network environment; conducting audits of information systems, servers, network devices; reviewing system user accounts, managing access tracking systems, investigating security incidents, and reporting findings to leadership.

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.