IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN/INFOSEC)

US Defense Information Systems Agency; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) is seeking a Senior IT professional in the Cyber Excepted Service to support the mission of US Cyber Command. This Senior GG-14 role focuses on developing and implementing IT policies, procedures, and strategies to safeguard enterprise systems and data.

Applicants will be evaluated on competencies including attention to detail, customer service, communication, and problem solving.

Qualifications

• Attention to Detail — reviewing IT-related work for accuracy and consistency
• Customer Service — build and maintain customer relationships and identify IT needs
• Oral Communication — briefing senior management and IT staff on status
• Problem Solving — propose alternatives to address IT issues and evaluate solutions

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 Senior Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. It is located in the DISA - J6/C4 Enterprise Directorate. Applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating the following competencies appropriate to, or above, the level of this position. For vacancies below the full-performance level of the position, the basic requirement will be evaluated on a developmental basis. Your resume and work experience should clearly support your ability to meet these competencies and will be evaluated as part of the entire application process.

Basic Requirements:

• Attention to Detail - experience reviewing my own information technology-related work or data and have been responsible for reviewing the work of others to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency with standards
• Customer Service - developing and maintaining relationships with customers, anticipating and assessing the current and future information technology needs of customers, and developing or identifying information technology products or services that are tailored to meet customer needs
• Oral Communication - briefing senior-level management and IT staff on the status of information technology systems, projects, or daily operations, including the communication of complex technical information to a non-technical audience
• Problem Solving - identifying alternatives to address unique, highly complex, or sensitive information technology-related issues. I have anticipated information technology-related problems and have identified and evaluated potential sources of information to generate alternative solutions

Qualifying Experience:

To qualify at the GG-14, 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 developing and implementing IT policies, procedures, and strategies to support cybersecurity and system integration; providing technical guidance on information security policies and practices to protect enterprise systems, networks, and data; and applying knowledge of IT architecture, emerging technologies, and data management to support organizational goals and IT operations.

Volunteer 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 to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.?

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.