LEAD IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC) (DIRECT HIRE)

Cybersecurity Jobs; Woodlawn (MD); On-site; USD 111,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Cybersecurity Jobs in Woodlawn, MD seeks a Team Leader to perform lead cybersecurity duties within a regular, recurring schedule under Direct Hire authority. The role requires supervising tasks, coordinating workloads, and ensuring timely delivery of secure information systems.

Applicants must have Specialized Experience in the 2210 series and meet federal qualifications for a GS-13 Lead Cybersecurity Specialist, including leadership responsibilities and a focus on confidentiality, integrity,

Qualifications

• Specialized Experience and IT Competencies for the 2210 series to meet Minimum Qualifications for a GS-13 Lead Cybersecurity Specialist role.
• Specialized Experience must be gained in a federal position at or above GS-12, or equivalent level.
• Must primarily include confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, networks, and data; leading a project or team.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Team Leader on a regular and recurring basis for at least 25% of duty time.
• Perform the same kind and level of work as the team members while leading tasks.
• Communicate assignments, milestones, program issues, and deadlines to the team.
• Prepare reports and maintain records of work accomplishments and administrative information.
• Coordinate preparation, presentation, and communication of work-related information to the supervisor.
• Identify, distribute, and balance workload based on workflow and skills.
• Adjust work allocation to meet priorities and ensure timely completion.
• Ensure each employee has an integral role in developing the final team product.
• Arrange work among employees so assignments are carried out with adequate work and timely completion.
• Monitor work status and report issues and completion times to the program manager.

Job description

Lead information security work as a Team Leader for a regular, recurring portion of duty time under OPM Direct Hire Authority.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Team Leader on a regular and recurring basis for at least 25% of duty time.
• Perform the same kind and level of work as the team members while leading team tasks.
• Communicate to the team the assignment, project, and problem to be solved, including actionable events, milestones, program issues under review, and deadlines/time frames.
• Prepare reports and maintain records of work accomplishments and administrative information.
• Coordinate the preparation, presentation, and communication of work-related information to the supervisor.
• Identify, distribute, and balance workload and tasks based on established workflow, skill level, and/or occupational specialization.
• Adjust work allocation to meet priorities and ensure timely completion of team tasks.
• Ensure each employee has an integral role in developing the final team product.
• Arrange work among employees so assignments/projects are carried out with adequate work and timely completion.
• Monitor work status, make adjustments aligned to priorities, and report unusual problems plus expected completion times to the program manager.

Requirements

• Demonstrate Specialized Experience and IT Competencies for the federal 2210 series to meet Minimum Qualifications for a GS-13 Lead Cybersecurity Specialist role.
• Specialized Experience must be gained in a federal position at or above GS-12, or (if not in federal service or on another pay scale) at a responsibility/difficulty level equivalent to GS-12.
• Specialized Experience must primarily include:
  • Ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, networks, and data through planning, analysis, and development of information systems security programs.
  • Leading a project or team.
• Reviewers cannot assume duties not described in the resume.
• Attention to Detail: thorough and conscientious about detail.
• Customer Service: assess needs, provide information/assistance, resolve problems, and support quality products/services.
• Decision Making: sound, objective decisions; considers impact and implications; commits to action to accomplish organizational goals.
• Information Management: identify information needs; know where/how to gather information; organize and maintain information systems.
• Interpersonal Skills: develops effective relationships; includes handling difficult or distressed individuals appropriately.
• Oral Communication: conveys information effectively to individuals/groups; makes clear oral presentations; listens and responds appropriately.
• Problem Solving: identify problems; determine accuracy/relevance; generate and evaluate alternatives to recommend solutions.
• Teamwork: encourages cooperation, trust, and team spirit to achieve goals.
• Technical Competence: applies knowledge from training/on-the-job experience; understands and evaluates job-related technical information; advises on technical issues.
• Minimum Qualifications (Specialized Experience and IT Competencies) must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Selective Service Registration required if applicable (www.sss.gov).
• Fingerprinting and a background and/or security investigation may be required; job offers are contingent on results.
• A resume associated with your USAJobs Account must be uploaded with the application.
• No educational requirement.

Eligibility and Application Pool

• This announcement serves as public notice; applications are placed into a pool and remain on file for selection as positions become available.
• Vacancies may be filled for up to 6 months after the closing date.
• Applicants may not receive referral notifications until the full 6-month eligibility period has elapsed.

Who Can Apply

• The public.
• U.S. Citizens, Nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL).
• Federal employees whose job/agency/department was eliminated and who are eligible for priority.

Clarifications from the Agency

• Vacancy open to All US Citizens.
• One or more vacancies may be filled at either listed Official Duty Stations (ODS).
• Relocation costs will not be paid.
• Telework (when authorized) requires residing within a 2-hour commute to the assigned ODS by the time of appointment.

Additional Conditions of Employment

• Under Direct Hire Authority, Veterans Preference and the “Rule of Many” do not apply.
• This is a non-bargaining unit position.
• Not authorized to be filled virtually or through outstationing.
• Position is full-time with a flex-time schedule; Alternate Work Schedules (AWS) may be authorized.
• Telework may be approved after telework conditions are met.
• Relocation expenses will not be paid; salary set under locality pay provisions.
• Performance will be assessed during a 1-year probationary period that may apply to new appointees (for example, new to this series).
• Classified as a non-critical sensitive / high-risk position; may require SF-86 (Questionnaire for Sensitive Positions) for investigation.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Evaluated on how well you meet the stated qualifications.
• Experience will be assessed based on what you describe in your resume.
• Resume must clearly describe duties demonstrating required Specialized Experience; otherwise you will not be considered.
• Experience claims are subject to verification by the selecting official.
• Applicants demonstrating Specialized Experience will be referred to the hiring manager following Priority Selection procedures.
• Veterans Preference is not considered under Direct Hire.

Required Documents

• Resume (all applicants).
• SF-50 (recommended for all current and former federal employees).
• ICTAP documents if claimed.
• Documents previously uploaded to USAJobs may be outdated and can cause you to lose consideration.
• Resume must show: your name and contact information; employer name and position held; full start/stop dates (MM/DD/YYYY); full-time or part-time hours worked per week; grade/pay scale and a duty description tied to the required experience.
• Information copied or restated from announcement/rating criteria will not be considered.
• ICTAP eligibility requires: copy of separation SF-50 and RIF notice, and if needed the most recent performance appraisal showing at least “fully successful.”

Location, Pay, and Type

• Location: Woodlawn, MD (onsite)
• Salary: USD 111,147 - 158,322 per year
• Schedule: Full-time, flex-time schedule (AWS may be authorized)