IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC)

US-Defense-Logistics-Agenc; Whitehall (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

US-Defense-Logistics-Agenc in Whitehall, OH is seeking an IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC) at the GS-14 level. The role requires specialized experience in enterprise cybersecurity operations, SOC programs, and NIST RMF, with leadership in threat analysis and contract oversight.

Applicants must show one year of specialized experience at GS-13 level or equivalent and demonstrate ability to direct mission-critical cyber defense initiatives while ensuring regulatory compliance across federal

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience at a GS-13 level or equivalent.
• Experience managing enterprise cybersecurity operations or SOC programs.
• Experience implementing cybersecurity risk management frameworks such as NIST RMF.
• Experience directing advanced threat analysis or red/purple team assessments and providing technical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage enterprise cybersecurity operations or SOC programs.
• Lead advanced threat analysis, red and purple team assessments, and threat hunting initiatives.
• Provide authoritative technical leadership and contract oversight for mission-critical cyber defense programs.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and security controls.

Skills

SOC program management

cybersecurity risk management

threat analysis leadership

contract oversight leadership

Job description

See below for important information regarding this job. To qualify for a IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC), your resume and supporting documentation must support:

A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-14 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes:

• Managing enterprise-level cybersecurity operations or Security Operations Center (SOC) programs
• Implementing cybersecurity risk management frameworks such as NIST RMF
• Directing advanced threat analysis or red and purple team assessments
• Providing authoritative technical leadership and contract oversight for mission-critical cyber defense initiatives.

B. Education: Applicants may not qualify for this position based on education in lieu of specialized experience.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.