IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC)

Defense Information Systems Agency; Fort Meade (MD); In loco; USD 120.000 - 150.000; Tempo pieno

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Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) is seeking a senior cybersecurity subject matter expert to lead resolution of high-impact incidents and align security with mission objectives at the DISA Global location. This role supports US Cyber Command and works within the CES structure for professional work level.

The selected candidate will perform risk assessments, design protective policies, and champion security awareness among senior leadership, ensuring CIA and compliance across

Competenze

• Attention to detail in reviewing IT-related work and ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Customer service experience in assessing IT needs and delivering solutions.
• Oral communication to briefing mid-level management and IT staff.
• Problem solving by identifying alternatives to IT issues using multiple sources.

Mansioni

• Direct and coordinate resolution of complex information security incidents and operational anomalies as a senior SME.
• Champion enterprise cybersecurity awareness among senior leadership, ensuring strategic alignment between mission objectives and security principles.
• Execute risk and vulnerability assessments across both planned and deployed information systems to proactively identify threat vectors, operational risks, and critical protection requirements.
• Architect and implement cybersecurity policies and defensive protocols to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA) of mission-critical systems, networks, and data against unauthorized access or cyber adversaries.
• Develop and implement programs to ensure that system, network, and data users are aware of, understand, and comply with security policies and procedures.

Conoscenze

Attention to detail

Customer service

Oral communication

Problem solving

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Summary

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/DISA Global.

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/DISA Global.

Duties

• Direct and coordinate the resolution of complex, high-impact information security incidents and operational anomalies as a senior Subject Matter Expert (SME).
• Champion enterprise cybersecurity awareness among senior leadership, ensuring strategic alignment between mission objectives and security principles.
• Execute risk and vulnerability assessments across both planned and deployed information systems to proactively identify threat vectors, operational risks, and critical protection requirements.
• Architect and implement cybersecurity policies and defensive protocols to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA) of mission-critical systems, networks, and data against unauthorized access or cyber adversaries.
• Develop and implement programs to ensure that system, network, and data users are aware of, understand, and comply with security policies and procedures.

Conditions of employment

• 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.

Qualifications

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 with architecting information security policies, conducting system compliance audits, and advising leadership on cyber risk and vulnerability mitigation strategies.

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.

Education

There is no substitution of education for the qualifying experience at the GG-12 grade level.

Additional information

• This position is in the Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service. It is being recruited under 10 U.S.C. 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system
• You will be placed on an Excepted Service appointment
• This appointment does not confer eligibility to be non-competitively converted to an appointment in the competitive service
• Salary range includes a Targeted Local Market Supplement (TLMS) in accordance with Section 1599f of Title 10 U.S.C. and Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 1400.25, Volume 3006
• You may be required to serve a 3 year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest
• Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination
• Individuals tentatively selected for drug testing designated positions at the Defense Information Systems Agency will be required to submit to urinalysis for illegal drugs prior to appointment or placement.
• We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
• Moving costs MAY be paid.
• The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click here.
• Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives MAY be authorized.
• This position is covered under DoD Manual 8140 which will be subject to future Cyber Workforce requirements as defined by the Manual.
• This position has been designated as "Mission Essential." Incumbent will be required to report to work or relocate to a new duty location, within the United States, in times of local/national emergency
• Employee is subject to recall or call back during off-shift hours, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, if required by upper management
• The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants issued March 18, 2004 will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. It applies to former Federal civilian employees receiving a retirement annuity from the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund that are hired within the DoD on or after November 24, 2003. The policy also applies to annuitants (appointed in DoD on/or after November 24, 2003) who move from one position to another within DoD through voluntary reassignment, promotion, change to lower grade or transfer between military departments. Please see this policy here.
• Because this position is in the Cyber Excepted Service, Veterans' Preference will be applied to preference eligible candidates, as defined by Section 2108 of the Title 5 U.S.C. in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005, "CES Employment and Placement." If you are a veteran claiming veteran's preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package
• For more information on the Cyber Excepted Service Personnel System, click here.
• For more information on veterans' preference, click here.
• For more information regarding qualifications requirements, click here.
• All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance
• If selected, the authorized rate of pay may exceed the stated maximum salary rate range under certain circumstances

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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