IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)

U.S. Department of Defense; Fort Meade (MD); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

U.S. Department of Defense in Fort Meade, MD seeks a senior Cybersecurity Management specialist. This position supports US Cyber Command within the DISA - OC/Infrastructure Directorate and CES Full Performance framework.

The role emphasizes overseeing cybersecurity programs, ensuring policy compliance, and guiding security planning and investigations as part of critical mission support. Shift work may be required and security clearances are mandatory.

Formación

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Top-Secret security clearance and SCI eligibility are required.
• Male applicants born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Residential qualification within 12 months and foundational qualifications in 9 months.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee the cybersecurity program of an information system or network.
• Manage information security implications across the organization and programs.
• Develop cyberspace plans, strategy, and procedures to support missions.
• Prevent unauthorized access and ensure system reliability and availability.
• Monitor IT security policy compliance and advise on implementations.
• Participate in network and systems design for security policies.
• Gather, analyze, and preserve evidence for computer-crime prosecutions.

Conocimientos

Cybersecurity management

Information security

Policy enforcement

Evidence preservation

Descripción del empleo

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.

Duties

• Serves as a senior specialist in Cybersecurity Management. Oversees the cybersecurity program of an information system or network.
• Manages information security implications within the organization, specific program, or other areas of responsibility, to include strategic, personnel, infrastructure, requirements, policy enforcement, emergency planning, security awareness.
• Develops cyberspace plans, strategy, and policies and procedures to support and align with organizational cyberspace missions and initiatives.
• Ensures information systems reliability and accessibility and to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data; responsible for coordinating a variety of complex and unusual information security issues.
• Monitors and evaluates systems, compliance with IT security policies and requirements. Provides advice and guidance in implementing IT security policies and procedures in the development and operation of network systems.
• Participates in network and systems design to ensure implementation of appropriate systems security policies.
• Facilitates the gathering, analysis, and preservation of evidence used in the prosecution of computer crimes. Assesses security events to determine impact and implements corrective actions.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• In accordance with the DoD 8140 policy series, the position is subject to completing Foundational Qualifications in 9 months and completing Residential Qualification requirements overall in 12 months.
• The incumbent of this position must obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance and eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• Shift work may be required.
• This position has been designated as Mission Essential.
• This is a drug testing position.