IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN/INFOSEC)

US Defense Information Systems Agency; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

US Defense Information Systems Agency is seeking a Senior professional in the Cyber Excepted Service to support the mission of the US Cyber Command. The role is located within the DoD Cyber Defense Command (DCDC) and aligns with the CES Occupational Structure at the Senior Work Level.

Candidates should have qualifying IT experience and the ability to develop IT policy, analyze cyberspace threats, plan defensive cyber operations, or lead technical projects, with strong attention to detail,

Qualifications

• Attention to Detail: thorough and detail-oriented work.
• Customer Service: ability to assess needs and provide information.
• Oral Communication: clear and effective presentations and listening.
• Problem Solving: identify issues and evaluate solutions with sound judgment.

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 Senior Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. It is located in the DoD Cyber Defense Command (DCDC). In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below.

Basic Requirements:

Individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled.

1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
2. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
3. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

and at least 1 year of qualifying experience.

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: .

• Experience in performing duties such as developing IT policy OR analyzing cyberspace threats OR planning defensive cyber operations OR leading technical projects.

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.